History and Physical Examination I

Catalog description

The first course in this series focuses on history taking and teaches the art of obtaining and documenting an accurate history from patients as they present in a clinical setting. The primary aim of this component of the course is to identify the elements of a complete history and develop interviewing skills, which allow the physician to precisely identify pertinent history which will later direct the physical examination. The student will be presented with methodology, vocabulary and assessment skills that are necessary for patient encounters. The lecture components will build the foundation of history taking skills by teaching the art of interviewing and communication skills. During history taking workshops, students will work together through clinical scenarios via roles of “patient” and “physician”. At the completion of the course, the student will demonstrate competency in obtaining histories in clinical scenarios through a standardized patient exam.