Director: Richard Brown, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective provides a broad exposure to the many types of infectious disease problems.
Objectives
The student will be able to…
- perform the initial interview and examination of a patient.
- formulate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and present them to an attending for discussion and implementation.
- obtain basic knowledge of antibiotics and common infectious diseases.
- become proficient in the interpretation of gram stains.
- be able to explain the mechanisms of action and indication for use of commonly employed antimicrobial agents.
- understand the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of common infectious diseases.
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TUSM
Course Number
IFD401-BA-C
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
No/No
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
No
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Transportation
Required
No
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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| Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medicine Clerkship. |
If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.
