Clinical Practice of Medicine II Credits: 5

Catalog description

Advanced communication/physical examination skills will be taught in the classroom with communication skills workshops. Students will learn/practice skills to communicate/examine patients aligned with a systems-based pathophysiology approach. Students will learn/practice a complaint-based H&P exam by system aligned to their objectives in the Pathology II: Pathophysiology course. Students will learn/develop skills in clinical diagnosis and decision-making by system that includes instruction/practice on more advanced physical examination skills. Students will practice communication and interpersonal skills in small groups and also have the opportunity to practice examination skills in workshops, with standardized patients, and linked to their experiences in the Continuing Care Clinic.