Internal Medicine Rotation.

Catalog description

Students engage in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions commonly encountered in internal medicine. Emphasis will be placed on developing clinical reasoning, performing focused histories and physical exams, interpreting diagnostic studies, and formulating evidence-based treatment plans. Students work collaboratively with healthcare teams in inpatient and outpatient settings to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult and elderly patients. The rotation offers an opportunity to refine skills in history-taking and physical examination, tailored to the internal medicine patient population. Additionally, students will gain exposure to diseases and conditions specific to internal medicine. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum.