History and Physical Examination IV

Catalog description

This course is the completion of the history and physical examination series and prepares the student for clinical rotations of the MSIII and MSIV training years. During this semester, students will be introduced to several clinical skills to provide exposure to these skills prior to embarking on third year clinical rotations. These include introductions to airway management, surgical knot tying and simple suturing, injections, venipuncture, and peripheral intravenous access. Students will again have an opportunity to implement history taking and physical exam skills learned in prior semesters in the context of workshops and labs. Students will continue to gain knowledge of sensitive examinations, including male and female genitalia and breast examination through the SPEC program.