Students may also spend time in private practices, admit health center patients to the hospital when necessary, complete in-depth community projects, and take part in a weekly series of behavioral science and ambulatory care seminars. The rotation also includes a well received weekly dermatology clinic and hospice program participation.
Enrollment is limited to two students per rotation.
A car is necessary to take full advantage of the variety of opportunities. Medicine 110 - Core experience in Internal Medicine in Fresno can be gained at either the University Medical Center or at the Fresno Veterans Administration Medical Center. Students may also elect a program which includes four weeks at each facility. Regardless of choice, the student will work in an environment in which there is exposure to multiple patients and varied pathology, extensive faculty contact, and the opportunity to participate meaningfully as a member of the health care team. Based at University Medical Center where over 2,500 babies are born each year, a student may expect to participate in multiple deliveries in a six-week period.