Electives - Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

Elective Number: 1631 (arranged)

Rotation Supervisors: Drs. Larry Borish, Sean Lucas, Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills, Peter W. Heymann

Designated Signer: Stephanie DeBruhl, MR4, Rm. 5072, phone: 243-7060

Evaluation should be given to: Attending on Service

Duration: 4 weeks

Time to Report: 8:00 am

Place to Report: Northridge

Typical days: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Wednesday 8:00 am-3:00 pm; Thursday and Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm.

Attendance: Attendance at elective activities is mandatory.

• Anyone who is ill or has a personal or family emergency must contact Student Affairs and the Attending on Service.
• Students are allowed to take off up to 1 day per week to interview between November 1 and February 1.
  • Specific days missed must be approved by the Attending on Service.

Required reading: Primer in Allergic disease Supplement to The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Volume III, Number 2, Feb 2003

Number of students per rotation: 1

Course Description: This elective offers experience and instruction in the outpatient evaluation and management of, both pediatric and adult asthma, allergic and immunologic diseases. Students who choose this rotation will become knowledgeable in the diagnosis and management of common allergic diseases including (but not necessarily limited to): asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, drug reactions, immunodeficiency and anaphylaxis. Additionally, they will be exposed to the common diagnostic and therapeutic modalities used in the practice of allergy (pulmonary function testing, peak flow monitoring, intravenous immunoglobulin administration, skin testing and immunotherapy). Time will be divided between the adult and pediatric outpatient practice as well as inpatient consultation. Time for students to participate in hospital rounds on inpatients and on the consult service will be arranged. Attendance at weekly fellows conferences is expected. The divisional journal club is required from 12:00 – 1:00 on Fridays. There will be no call or weekend responsibilities. Visiting students should follow the directions in their acceptance email to schedule CARECAST training.