Rheumatology is a rapidly advancing field that involves many organ systems and disease processes. Patients with rheumatologic diseases present with varied manifestations, many of which cause them to seek treatment in the hospital. You may also be exposed to the field of rheumatology in an outpatient elective since the vast majority of patients with rheumatologic disease are treated as outpatients. This rotation guide focuses on common rheumatologic diseases that you will see in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This rotation guide covers the following conditions: