Medicine - General Medcn-VAMC

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The student will be assigned to one of the general medical wards where the student will function in the role of subintern (e.g., the student will be assigned patients to work up and will be expected to assume partial responsibility for their diagnostic and therapeutic program). The number of patients assigned and the amount of responsibility given will vary with the student's ability. At all times the student will work closely with a staff physician or senior resident who will be responsible for the student's education. Offered in modules I-XII. Prerequisite: MED 900.