Clinical Clerkship: Family Medicine

Catalog description

This 4-week clerkship provides students with a broad-based experience in the provision of primary health care in an ambulatory center or a family practice center at an affiliated hospital. Student experience includes but is not limited to care of individuals/families through active student participation in initial assessments, treatment and follow-up. Opportunities are provided to screen, diagnose and manage common problems of diverse populations (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric) presented in outpatient settings. The practice of preventive health and promotion of wellness through behavioral and lifestyle changes is incorporated. Emphasis is also placed on the acquisition of skills in osteopathic structural evaluation, osteopathic manipulative medicine, medical interviewing, psychosocial and cultural sensitivity, note writing and case presentation.