Family Medicine Preceptorship. 4 Credit Hours

Catalog description

During this 4 week course, students will assess and address the health needs of patients of all ages presenting in an ambulatory setting. Students will perform health promotion and maintenance evaluations, and develop diagnostic and management plans for acute and chronic illnesses, based on each patient's needs and purpose of the visit. Students will work with their faculty preceptor to deliver individualized patient-centered care in the context of the patient's family and community; provide continuing and comprehensive care; value, develop, nurture and maintain the patient-physician relationship; and have the unique opportunity to care for patients over their entire lifetime. Additionally, students will help collaborate with interprofessional team members to optimize the care of patients, identify appropriate community resources, and understand how family physicians contribute to improving the quality of patient care, access to care, and navigation through the health care system. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Family Medicine Clerkship ( FMED 3005 ).