Semester 1 Year 2

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This semester introduces the full patient encounter. Working with standardized patients (or fellow students), and faculty, students will learn to complete the history, focused physical examination, including OMM when indicated, and assessment and plan in a 22-minute encounter. Lectures will expand upon history taking, creating a pertinent differential diagnosis, understanding pathophysiology, and clinical decision-making. Written examinations will link technical skills and findings to basic science and clinical constructs. At the end of this course, the student will have a thorough understanding of the problem-focused vs. extended history and physical exam, be proficient in clinical skills, and produce a well-constructed SOAP note. Faculty will provide written feedback when grading the SOAP notes.