Ambulatory Care Selective 5 Credits/Maximum of 5

Catalog description

PAS 735 Ambulatory Care is an outpatient elective clinical rotation focused on the evaluation and management of patients in the ambulatory setting. Students participate in the initial assessment of patients, including history-taking, physical examination, and wellness screening, and develop differential diagnoses and management plans. Under supervision, students present cases to preceptors, refine clinical reasoning, and engage in patient-centered communication, including education on diagnosis and treatment. The rotation also emphasizes the appropriate selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies, as well as coordination of care through referrals and community-based resources. Upon completion of this rotation, students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient setting, including developing differential diagnoses, selecting and interpreting diagnostic studies, and formulating treatment plans with appropriate referrals. Students will strengthen their clinical reasoning, patient presentation, and communication skills, and gain experience utilizing community resources to support patient care and promote wellness.