Rheumatology Knowledge Curriculum/Log: (P=Patient, R=Reading, L=Lectures)
Learning methods: Patient exposure will be the primary method of teaching. It is advisable that the resident keep a log of the patients he/she has cared for. Lectures and reading will facilitate the learning. References: Primer in Rheumatic Diseases; Rheumatology: JJ Cush Syllabus- High Impact Rheumatology Arthritis in Black and White (Radiology) Kelly Rheumatology Textbook
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The resident will be expected to be familiar with the presentation, evaluation and management of:: Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Systemic Sclerosis Inflammatory Muscle Disease Fibromyalgia Vasculitis Polymyalgia Rheumatica Crystal Induced Synovitis Septic Arthritis Seronegative Spondyloarthritis Overuse syndromes: __Achilles tendonitis; __Iliotibial band; __Lateral epicondylitis; __Plantar fascitis; __ Rotator cuff tendonitis;__Trochanteric bursitis Regional Pain Syndromes:__bursitis;__tendonitis;__Back pain;__Neck pain;__Foot pain
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