This elective provides "hands on" exposure to the problems of obesity and malnutrition in both inpatients and outpatients. The Obesity Medicine and Nutrition Support rotation at Boston Medical Center is a 4 week rotation. The students will gain experience managing individuals with morbid obesity by working in the Nutrition and Weight Management Clinic with nutrition physicians and dietitians. The students will get an overview of the medical management and surgical treatment options available for the morbidly obese patient. This includes an introduction to the comprehensive pre and post-operative management of these patients via clinic experience and inpatient follow-up where applicable. The option is available, based on student interest, to observe Culinary Nutrition Medicine classes in BMC's Nutrition Resource Kitchen with a professional chef/dietitian. The student will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team. This includes an attending physician, clinical fellows, dietitians, pharmacists and research staff. Participation in daily patient and teaching rounds will be expected. Consultations will be undertaken with the supervision of a fellow or the Nutrition Support attending on service.

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