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:

      Regional Pain Syndromes: