MEDI-406 : Gastroenterology

Senior medical students who choose an elective in gastroenterology are assigned to the G.I. Service at Howard University Hospital. Each student answers consultations along with the fellow, seeing and working up in-patients referred for gastrointestinal problems. The student will be expected to write the formal consultation after presentation of the case to an attending physician. In addition, the student will assist in (or perform under direct supervision) diagnostic maneuvers for assessing gastrointestinal disorders.