PEDS 220C
Clinical Genetics and Metabolism
Marie T. McDonald
Description from DukeHub
The students will join the clinical genetics and metabolism service for DUMC and participate in all the activities of the team - outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, case conferences and didactic presentations. They will perform history-taking, pedigree construction, physical examination (including dysmorphology assessment) and construct a differential diagnosis using reading materials, internet resources and databases. They will observe genetic counseling sessions. Credit: 2. Enrollment Max. 2. Location: Genetics Clinic in Children's Health Center, Level 2, workroom D. Please email Dr. Marie McDonald the week before for the schedule. Marie McDonald, MD
Skills
- clinicalSchool of Medicine clinical course
- research methodsAI review: "construct a differential diagnosis using reading materials, internet resources and..."
AI-resilient: 3 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · clinical rotation
- Yes: Live work with people · "clinical"
- 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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