Internal Medicine Clerkship

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This challenging seven-week experience will enable you to utilize basic science knowledge and physical diagnosis skills introduced in the first and second years. In addition, you will be exposed to the process of developing a problem list, generating a differential diagnosis applicable to a problem, and devising appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans for patient care. Regardless of the field you eventually choose for your medical career, a sound foundation in Internal Medicine is essential. A surgeon, pediatrician, radiologist or obstetrician cannot excel without a clear understanding of the principles of Internal Medicine. Often it is this understanding that separates superior physicians from others in their field.