PEDS 429C
Pediatric Rheumatology - Comprehensive
Jeffrey A. Dvergsten, Mary Buckley
Description from DukeHub
This course provides three to four weeks of experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with possible rheumatologic diseases. Students will work closely with the pediatric rheumatology team, especially the fellow and attendings, both in the clinic and inpatient service. They will have the opportunity to provide the initial assessment and management plans for patients referred to pediatric rheumatology. Enrollment Max: 1; Credit: 3-4. Permission of the Instructor is required for enrollment. Students should meet at 8:00am on the first day and they must contact Dr. Mary Buckley in advance to confirm meeting location. The class meets M-F. For more information, students must contact Dr. Buckley, via email, (contact listed in DukeHub). Mary Buckley, MD; Rebecca Sadun MD; and all faculty in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Skills
- clinicalSchool of Medicine clinical course
AI-resilient: 3 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · clinical rotation
- Yes: Live work with people · "patients"
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "diagnosis"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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