To acquaint medical students with the unique role of the Family Physician in the delivery of comprehensive, continuous, community-oriented care for family members of all ages. To engage students in the delivery of health care in the context of the biopsychosocial model. To educate students in recognizing and caring for the most commonly encountered problems seen in the ambulatory setting. To provide students with a grounding in the principles of family-focused health care and health maintenance. Virtually all of your Family Medicine experience takes place in health centers or in office settings outside of the hospital.
Family physicians treat a wide variety of patients from infancy to old age.
Care is provided across the spectrum from prevention to palliative care. Family physicians actively integrate their understanding of the impact of social and psychological factors, as well as family dynamics on health and health behavior. Family physicians are skilled at enlisting a wide variety of community-based health and social service agencies to complement medical care. Any unexcused absence will result in a lowering of your grade. Please note that you will be required to adhere to the holiday schedule set forth by your particular clerkship site.