Clinical Medicine

Catalog description

Clinical Medicine brings in the most common diseases affecting the male and female reproductive system and related endocrine systems and includes 80 to 90% of diseases and disorders most often seen in primary care and the emergent setting. This curriculum includes normal and abnormal pregnancy from conception to third trimester, obstetrical delivery techniques from normal vaginal birth to cesarean section, normal menstrual cycle and abnormal menses, prevention strategies in women’s health and obstetrics, sexual health and dysfunction, and sexual abuse. The curriculum provides the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Conditions in gynecology include genetic, infectious, acute and chronic medical, traumatic, and surgical cases and incorporate the anatomy, physiology, and pathology knowledge learned earlier in the curriculum/block. Treatment includes osteopathic principles, pharmacology, and surgical treatments of the renal and male systems. The course is taught in lecture format but often requires pre-reading by the student so that cases may be discussed in class. Diagnostic procedures are discussed including colposcopy, radiology, laboratory results, and other diagnostic exams important in making a diagnosis and providing treatment. The OB/GYN department oversees the physical exam of women where simulated pelvic models are used followed by live standardized patient examinations. A simulated OB/Delivery model is used to demonstrate live birth and delivery techniques and a newborn simulator for neonatal resuscitation. Students are also taught the interprofessional role of the obstetrical nurse, nurse midwife, and nursing role in newborn care. Nursing professionals are also involved in the simulated pelvic models experience and live Standardized Patient exams. The course is tested by computer examination and clinical laboratory participation. •