Throughout all years of fellowship, the fellows follow their own patients starting from diagnosis and continuing with follow-up care in their outpatient continuity clinic in addition to working with each attending in their respective clinic. During research time, fellows will continue to follow and care for their own patients in the clinic. Our inpatient service sees a diverse number of often complex patients. Fellows spend ample time learning to be a consultant and serving as primary provider for patients with rheumatic diseases while hospitalized. Fellows also work closely with residents and provide rheumatology education to future pediatricians and other specialists.
- Demonstrate a broad and in-depth understanding of childhood rheumatic diseases
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic science concepts important in the pathogenesis and treatment of childhood rheumatic diseases
- Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal ultrasound: Identifying joint and tendon pathology as well as performing therapeutic steroid injections
- Demonstrate skills in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatic diseases
- Participate in a wide variety of multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in meaningful research and become familiar with research methods used in rheumatology
- Complete a scholarly work product to be presented at a scientific meeting and submitted to a peer reviewed journal for publication
- Exhibit a working knowledge of federal, state, and local community resources available to support families and children with rheumatic diseases
