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VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: Emphasizes the acquisition of diagnostic skills related to cardiovascular evaluation. This experience is derived through active participation in the inpatient consultative cardiology program, which is directed by Dr. Stanley Rockson. In addition, at least three half days per week are spent in the outpatient setting, which encompasses aspects of preventive cardiology as well. Direct patient experiences are supplemented with one-on-one didactic sessions and directed reading. The elective also emphasizes the acquisition of ECG reading skills via electrocardiographic reading sessions. PREREQUISITES: Medicine 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: P1-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 2 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Stanley Rockson, M.D., 650-725-7571, rockson@stanford.edu. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Nancy D'Amico, ndamico@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Dr. Rockson, CVRC CV-267; Time: 8:30 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: Exposes the students to all areas of clinical cardiology. Students participate in four half-day ambulatory care cardiology clinics on Tuesdays, perform at least 3-5 new consultations per week, with each consultation being presented to an attending physician and having a consultation note written. Additionally, each student 'rounds' five days a week on patients on the consultation service. Students read electrocardiograms almost daily. Their physical examinations are reviewed by the attending physician and/or cardiology fellow. They are exposed to all areas of clinical cardiologic testing: exercise treadmill/stress testing, radionuclide testing (thallium scans and radionuclide ejection fractions), cardiac ultrasound studies, cardiac catheterization and percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PTCI). Students follow each of their patients through these tests. When surgery or catheterization is required, they may observe the procedure in the operating room or the cath lab. Students participate in daily didactic sessions covering all areas of basic cardiology. Each student also has the opportunity to participate in any other ongoing medical or surgical teaching conferences as time permits. PREREQUISITES: None. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 4 weeks, 2 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Karen Friday, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Jonathan R. Wong, Jonathan.Wong2@va.gov and Rochelle Semilla Bautista, Rochelle.SemillaBautista@va.gov. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: PAVAMC, Building 100, 4th Floor, Rm 4C-110; Time: 8:00AM. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: V. Froelicher, P. Heidenreich, P. Milner, M. Hlatky, W. Fearon, K. Friday. LOCATION: PAVAMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: Students are part of a cardiology team that consults on hospitalized patients, sees outpatients one half day session/week, and attends didactic conferences including: Internal Medicine Residency noon conferences and teaching sessions, weekly Medicine grand-round (Friday 8am via Zoom), and Cardiology Cath conferences (Monday 12:30, in-person). Opportunities are available to be involved in the various procedures performed by the department: stress test, echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization and implantable devices. We also encourage their participation with our Cardiovascular Surgeons for a complete cardiology experience. We highly recommend rotating student present a case, a topic or a paper during the last week of rotation at Cardiology Cath Conference. PREREQUISITES: MED 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 4 weeks, 2 students per period, available by arrangement only. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Susan Zhao, MD, FACC, Associate Chief, Division of Cardiology, SCVMC, Susan.zhao@hhs.sccgov.org, 669-287-8770. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Sherry Hamamjy, Med Admin, SCVMC, sherry.hamamjy@hhs.sccgov.org, 408-885-4389. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Valley Specialty Center, 3rd Floor, Suite 340; Time: 9:00 a.m. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: M. Aggarwal, H. Brewster, A. Deluna, H. Shiran, C. Smith, A. Swaminathan, C. Szeto-Wong, E. Yu, S. Zhao. LOCATION: SCVMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 2. DESCRIPTION: General cardiology rotation remains part of the bread and butter core of internal medicine inpatient rotations. Advances in diagnostic imaging, rapid bedside testing and evidence based clinical trials have allowed us to deliver coordinated complex care to our patients with ample opportunities for teaching and learning. The development of the skills and knowledge required for the practice of cardiac vascular medicine is an essential part of the educational process of internal medicine training. Cardiovascular diseases affect millions of Americans and now we have tools and drugs to treat and/or prevent this problem. It is an essential large component of a daily internal medicine practice. Involves four weeks of intensive experience with clinical cardiology inpatients. ECG reading will be included. Students are required to attend daily teaching rounds with the attending cardiologist and house staff, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine conferences, and formal teaching sessions, including electrocardiography. Cardiac patients who do not require CCU care, e.g. AF, NSTEMI, chest pain, SBE are admitted primarily via the ER 7 days a week. Students will work directly with R1 and a supervisory R2 Medicine Resident and Cardiology faculty member. Work day usually is from 7 am - 7 pm with one day off/week. No night call as patients are covered by R2 and R3 night float residents. Please note: Visiting students must obtain approval prior to applying for this clerkship. International students should email a CV to Rita Balian balian@stanford.edu, and domestic students should email a CV to Tawny Bagnol at ttbagnol@stanford.edu. PREREQUISITES: MED 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 4 weeks, 1 student per period (a second student can be added with approval from clerkship coordinator). CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: John Schroeder, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Tawny Bagnol, ttbagnol@stanford.edu, 650-736-1319. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 500 Pasteur Drive, J7 Team Room 707; Time: 7:00 am. CALL CODE: 1. OTHER FACULTY: R. Dash, P. Cheng, L. Clarke, D. Gerber, W. Fearon, C. Haeffele, R. Harrington, P. Heidenrich, N. Kalwani, A. Khandelwal, J. Knowles, E. Levin, N. Lowenbraun, Liang, K. Mahaffey, N. Mantri, D. Maron, J. Mega, K. Nieman, V. Parikh, R. Reejhsinghani, J. Rhee, S. Rockson, F. Rodriguez, A. Romfh, M. Salerno, R. Sandoval, A. Sarraju, J. Spin, J. Wu, M. Tuzovic, J. Wu, S. Wu, P. Yang, H. Zhu. LOCATION: SHC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: Exposes students to the conceptual basis of hematology, the factual information that is available, and the responses required for consultation and patient care in rapidly evolving and frequently complex clinical circumstances. Under the supervision of the resident, fellow, and faculty attending physician, students admit and follow patients on the very well balanced inpatient Hematology Service (Med VIII) and do consultations. Students also round with the Med VIII team in the morning and attend outpatient clinics in the afternoon. In addition, students participate in the bone marrow reading sessions two mornings a week. Students also learn the requirements for prospective clinical protocol research. There is a weekly research conference, a journal club and a patient-oriented post-clinic conference. PREREQUISITES: MED 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 2 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Michaela Liedtke, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Sherona D. Harris, sdharris@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: meet heme fellow and heme attending, F Ground, in basement of main hospital; Time: 7:45 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: B. Fakhri, J. Gotlib, M. Liedtke, G, Mannis, W. Shomali, T. Zhang. LOCATION: SUMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: Provides students with a comprehensive experience in clinical endocrinology by combining inpatient and outpatient experiences at Stanford. Students may also participate in clinics at PAVA or SCVMC if they are on-boarded and are able to travel. Students will attend outpatient clinics in the morning and then participate in the inpatient diabetes or endocrinology consult service and rounds in the afternoon at Stanford. Clinical conferences, teaching rounds, grand rounds each week will cover a broad array of endocrine and metabolic problems in both clinical and research spheres. Working at the three hospitals during the clerkship will require travel. Please email us 2 months prior to the rotation to help get access to the VA and SCVMC set up so that you can rotate at all 3 sites if you prefer. Clinics are currently a combination of in person and virtual telemedicine visits. Rounds are in-person at Stanford. PREREQUISITES: MED 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: P1-12, full-time for 2 weeks or 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Dimpi Desai, MD. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Elsie Tai. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Stanford Hoover Pavilion, Endocrine Clinic, 211 Quarry Rd, 2nd Floor, Palo Alto, CA - 8:00 AM on Monday at start of rotation. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SHC, PAVAMC, SCVMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive clinical experience in rheumatology. Students attend five weekly clinics, gaining familiarity with the evaluation of new patients and the longitudinal follow-up of complex autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as SLE, myositis, scleroderma and vasculitis, and common rheumatological problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout and spondyloarthropathies. Inpatient consultations provide experience with diagnosis and management of more complex, acute patients with rheumatic diseases. A Journal club, division Grand Rounds and a core curricular conference provide didactic teaching. Critical thinking, cost effectiveness and social and psychological elements associated with evaluation and treatment are emphasized. Stanford Students wishing to do this clerkship must receive prior approval from Clerkship Director before registering. PLEASE NOTE: Visiting students must obtain approval from Linda Arneson prior to applying for this clerkship. Please email requests to larneson@stanford.edu. Interested students from other Medical Schools must send their CV and 2 letters of recommendation, one from the clerkship director, and the other letter from an attending attesting to the students clinical abilities (i.e. proficient H&P's and exam skills). These must be sent to Linda at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to the start of the period that the student would like to enroll in. PREREQUISITES: Completion of a full Medicine clerkship. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 1 student per period. Additional students only allowed if reviewed and approved by clerkship director. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Stanford Shoor, M.D., sshoor@stanford.edu, 650-725-5070. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Linda Arneson, larneson@stanford.edu, 650-497-5762. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 300 Pasteur Drive, East Pavilion, 3rd Floor, see Linda Arneson (call one week prior to confirm as the office is badge-access only); Time: 8:30 am OR contact Dr. Shoor at sshoor@stanford.edu. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: M. Baker, Y. Chaichian, L. Chung, R. Fairchild, A. Horomanski, J. Hong, T. Katsumoto,J. Lin, D. Mar, Robinson, P. Nitichaikluvatana, N. Shah, L. Stolyar. LOCATION: SUMC.

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: Introduces students to patients with different forms of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. Emphasis is on the specific examination of muscles, bones, and joints and important systemic signs and symptoms pertinent to the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Laboratory tests, X-rays, and biopsies are reviewed. Students see both new and returning patients and participate in both inpatient and outpatient consultations. Formal and informal participation in conferences is encouraged. PREREQUISITES: Med 300A. This clerkship requires approval by Clerkship Director before you can enroll. Please contact Dr. Umaima Marvi at Umaima.Marvi@hhs.sccgov.org for approval to add this clerkship. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 2 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Umaima Marvi, M.D., 408-885-2126. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Umaima Marvi, M.D., or secretary, Rebecca Dominguez, rebecca.dominguez@hhs.sccgov.org. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128. Rheumatology is located at Valley Specialty Center, Bldg. Q 5h Floor; Time: Between 8:00 and 8:30 am the first day of clerkship. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: B. Amlani, J. Burkham, A. Chuang, N. Howlett, V. Sharp, N. Howlett and A. Chuang. LOCATION: SCVMC.

VISITING: Closed to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 2. DESCRIPTION: The Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center offers a dynamic academic clinical clerkship in advanced medicine. Students serve as the primary provider for their patients: documenting H&P's, progress notes and discharge summaries, arranging and completing procedures, participating in daily follow-up care, and communicating with patients. Supervision is provided by the senior level resident and the teaching Hospitalist. There are weekly teaching didactics specifically for sub-interns and daily conferences. It is highly recommended that students register for this clerkship near the beginning or middle of their final year of clinicals. If you want to be sure to have a slot for a particular period, you should register to it as soon as possible as the slots are limited and fill quickly. No adds or drops less than one week before start of each period. PREREQUISITES: MED 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 2-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 2 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Ryan X. Knueppel, M.D., Ryan.X.Knueppel@kp.org. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Susan Krause, 408-851-3836, KPMC, Santa Clara. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: KPMC, Graduate Medical Education Office, Call 408-236-4921 for site location; Time: 7:00 am. CALL CODE: 5 (Not overnight). OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: KPMC.