Medicine Specialty Rotation 5 Credits/Maximum of 5

Catalog description

PAS 776 Medicine Specialty Rotation is an elective clinical experience that provides students with exposure to a medical specialty. Students participate in the evaluation and management of patients presenting with acute, subacute, and chronic conditions. The rotation emphasizes the development of focused histories and physical examinations, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based management. Students also gain experience selecting and interpreting appropriate laboratory and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making. This elective provides advanced medical training aligned with the student's area of interest during the clinical year. Students develop a foundational understanding of disease processes within the selected specialty and enhance their clinical reasoning, decision-making, and ability to acquire, interpret, and synthesize patient data for effective management of medical conditions. Students will refine their ability to present cases to faculty, residents, and peers, and continue to strengthen interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team. This rotation also supports career exploration by helping students identify areas of interest, strengths, and opportunities for growth within medical practice.