Overview of Goals and Objectives for Rotations Rheumatology Fellowship: VA Rotation Rheumatology Fellowship: VA Rotation University of Kansas Hospital Duration : 1st year Fellows are assigned to the VA rotation for 3 months per year 2nd Year Fellows are assigned to the VA rotation for 3 months per year Supervision of the fellow by Rheumatology attending at KUH Supervision (Interaction with faculty): Rotation Facility: University of Kansas Hospital, VA Hospital, KC, MO Required Didactics/conferences: Allergy & Rheumatology: Core Conference, Case Conference, Research Conference, and Journal Club Internal Medicine: Grand Rounds and Clinical Pathology Conference Fellow year 1 & 2 PATIENT CARE GOAL: The Rheumatology Fellow will be able to proficiently diagnose inflammatory and musculoskeletal and connective tissue disease in the outpatient community clinic setting. Fellow Objectives Level 1 2 Perform an appropriate medical history and physical examination to proficiently diagnose: a) inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions including the various types of arthritis; b) systemic & localized connective tissue diseases; c) vasculitis and vasculopathies; d) regional and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. Demonstrate ability to gather data; diagnostic tests; interpret data; make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. Demonstrate behavior in a professional manner characterized by honesty, integrity, empathy and the desire to put the needs of the patient first. Accurately apply clinical information to ensure positive patient outcomes. 2 Level 2 fellows will be expected to develop further competence on level 1 objectives as well as demonstrate competence on level 2 objectives. Evaluation Methods: Attending Evaluation, Self Evaluation, Direct Observation, 360 Evaluation Goal: Demonstrate competence in the management of outpatient rheumatologic conditions. Fellow Objectives Level 1 2 Demonstrate ability to perform and interpret polarized microscopy for crystal detection in synovial fluid. Demonstrate ability to manage patient therapies, emphasizing appropriate use of immunosuppressive therapies. Demonstrate effective communication skills with colleagues in order to facilitate excellence in patient-focused care. (Interpersonal Communication Skills)
Overview of Goals and Objectives for Rotations Duration : 1st year Fellows are assigned to the VA rotation for 3 months per year 2nd Year Fellows are assigned to the VA rotation for 3 months per year Supervision (Interaction with faculty): Supervision of the fellow by Rheumatology attending at KUH Rotation Facility: University of Kansas Hospital, VA Hospital, KC, MO Required Didactics/conferences: Allergy & Rheumatology: Core Conference, Case Conference, Research Conference, and Journal Club Internal Medicine: Grand Rounds and Clinical Pathology Conference Rheumatology Fellowship: VA Rotation Rheumatology Fellowship: VA Rotation University of Kansas Hospital Fellow year 1 & 2 PATIENT CARE GOAL: The Rheumatology Fellow will be able to proficiently diagnose inflammatory and musculoskeletal and connective tissue disease in the outpatient community clinic setting. Fellow Level Objectives 1 2 Perform an appropriate medical history and physical examination to proficiently diagnose: a) inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions including the various types of arthritis; b) systemic & localized connective tissue diseases; c) vasculitis and vasculopathies; d) regional and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. Demonstrate ability to gather data; diagnostic tests; interpret data; make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. Demonstrate behavior in a professional manner characterized by honesty, integrity, empathy and the desire to put the needs of the patient first. Accurately apply clinical information to ensure positive patient outcomes. 2 Level 2 fellows will be expected to develop further competence on level 1 objectives as well as demonstrate competence on level 2 objectives. Evaluation Methods: Attending Evaluation, Self Evaluation, Direct Observation, 360 Evaluation Goal: Demonstrate competence in the management of outpatient rheumatologic conditions. Fellow Level Objectives 1 2 Demonstrate ability to perform and interpret polarized microscopy for crystal detection in synovial fluid. Demonstrate ability to manage patient therapies, emphasizing appropriate use of immunosuppressive therapies. Demonstrate effective communication skills with colleagues in order to facilitate excellence in patient-focused care. (Interpersonal Communication Skills)