Rheumatology Knowledge Curriculum/Log:  (P=Patient, R=Reading, L=Lectures)
 
Learning Methods:

Patients:  It is advisable that the resident keep a log of the patients seen in order to direct his/her reading and future patient experience.  Lectures and reading will facilitate learning.

References:

Primer in Rheumatic Diseases;Rheumatology: JJ Cush
Syllabus- High Impact Rheumatology
Arthritis in Black and White (Radiology)
Kelly Rheumatology Textbook

The resident will be expected to be familiar with  the presentation, evaluation and management of::

  Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Osteoarthritis

  Osteoporosis

   Systemic Lupus

  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