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INTM5003: Basic Rheumatology
2024 unit information
The Basic Rheumatology syllabus covers the requirements of trainee physician practice. The content is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of common rheumatologic conditions and the essentials of management of these conditions. The module learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important rheumatologic conditions.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Internal Medicine
| Code | INTM5003 |
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| Academic unit | Internal Medicine |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. recognise common patterns of presentation of rheumatologic diseases
- LO2. diagnose and investigate patients presenting with these conditions
- LO3. initiate management of patients presenting with these conditions
- LO4. discuss patients with rheumatologic illness with colleagues.
Unit availability
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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