To participate in the total health care delivery of a rural population in Plymouth, Wisconsin, through the specialty of Family Medicine. To actively experience working with patients in private doctors' offices in the rural setting. To participate in additional aspects of rural family practice such as nursing home and emergency room care. Other ambulatory interests of the students can also be incorporated into the rotation. One to two days per week will be spent working up and reading on interesting inpatient cases.
All clinical work is performed under the supervision of the physician preceptor.
Scheduling flexibility and extra experiences are possible if desired. Evaluation - standart 4th year Clinical Evaluation Form. A final performance review based on the standard Clinical Evaluation Form will be held to provide mutual feedback about the rotation. Students meet weekly with faculty during the month to discuss goals and objectives. No written or oral examinations will be required.