In addition, the student will attend daily morning rounds at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in-patient service and medical conferences. To develop rationale behind ordering laboratory tests, x-rays, etc. To develop rationale in managing common medical problems. To develop problem-oriented record keeping skills. Students will be assigned to work up new patients and provide continuing care.
Daily bedside rounds.
Participate in all medical conferences, including subspecialty conferences, x-ray and pathology conferences. Night call with close supervision by senior resident. The practice of primary care internal medicine takes place largely in physician's offices or clinics. The organization and patient population cared for in the private practice setting is often different than that experienced in an inpatient setting or university clinic. The student on this rotation will work exclusively with one physician over a one month period.