Intro Clinical Medicine III

Catalog description

Builds on the clinical skills of history-taking, physical exam and development of differential diagnoses that have been gained in Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1 & 2. This semester students transition to higher-level patient care by developing their skills in medical decision making by using their differential diagnoses to guide next clinical steps in patient care including selecting appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments. Students will learn to interpret imaging and laboratory results to then create definitive clinical assessments and medical management plans which include clinical therapeutics, additional diagnostics, recognition of when specialist referrals are necessary, health maintenance recommendations, patient education and follow-up. In addition, the course will incorporate training in common primary care procedural skills throughout the semester.