Inpatient Internal Medicine Rotation 5 Credits/Maximum of 5

Catalog description

PAS 739 Inpatient Internal Medicine is a required clinical rotation focused on the evaluation and management of adult and geriatric patients admitted to the hospital. Students participate in the care of patients with a wide range of medical conditions, emphasizing clinical reasoning, diagnostic evaluation, and inpatient management. Under supervision, students develop skills in history-taking, physical examination, and the interpretation of diagnostic studies to support patient care across the hospitalization. Upon completion of this rotation, students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and manage adult and geriatric patients in the inpatient setting. Students will develop differential diagnoses, select and interpret diagnostic studies, and formulate evidence-based management plans. Students will perform and present comprehensive patient evaluations, document clinical encounters, and contribute to inpatient care activities, including admission orders and discharge planning. Students will also refine communication skills to support patient-centered care.