Physicianship I

Catalog description

This is the first in a two-year series of courses. During Physicianship I & II, basic history and physical examination skills are taught using an organ-systems based approach. This is accomplished through a multifaceted approach of didactic instruction, hands-on instruction, and simulated patient encounters. The learner is introduced to features of common pathologic conditions associated with these systems to bring relevance to early clinical learning. Throughout these courses, emphasis is placed on the osteopathic patient-centered approach to clinical medicine. Critical thinking concepts will be introduced as well. This course will also introduce students to the structure and function of the health care system and will create a foundation for establishing lifelong learning. The course will include topics in health policy, professionalism, research, and physician-patient relationships. Topics included are population health, interprofessional education, evidence-based medicine, research ethics, global health, epidemiology, and public health. The course will include an introduction to universal precautions and disease prevention. Basic elements of medical jurisprudence and medical informatics will be introduced.