Internal Medicine Inpatient Acting Internship-LSU MICU

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide senior medical students a comprehensive experience in caring for and managing acutely ill patients in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) of the hospital. This course consists of a four-week sequence of curricular activities focusing on medical knowledge and clinical skills in a medical intensive care hospital setting to include Hands-on Experience: Supervised evaluation and management of patients in the medical intensive care setting by faculty, residents, and fellows; and Self-Directed Learning: Focused review of topics related to the management of acutely ill patients seen using the library and online resources. Goals: The purpose of this selective is for fourth-year medical students to build comprehensive knowledge and skills in the care and management of acutely ill patients seen in the medical intensive care setting. Objectives: Upon completion of this elective course, the student will be able to identify and apply specific knowledge and skills in caring for and managing acutely ill patients encountered medical intensive care unit. Complete a history and physical exam of each patient assigned to them on the MICU service to include the creation of a problem list, treatment plan, patient orders and daily progress notes, as well as document the encounter/visit in the Epic system. Complete a history and physical exam of each newpatient assigned to them, present and effectively communicate the information to their attending. Explain, present, and communicate effectively the medical condition pertaining to their patients to the attending physician to include the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment plans. Present and effectively communicate their patients on weekday and weekend team rounds