It provides an opportunity for students to bring the knowledge gained on the previous rotations to bear on primary care. Emphasis is on proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, accurate investigation, and treatment plans. Students are evaluated on their professional manner. Specific objectives include recognition and treatment of problems encountered in family medicine. Emphasis is placed on acquaintance with available community resources such as child welfare, mental health, public health, welfare, drug and alcohol abuse, crisis centers, etc.
Students assist physicians in medical and surgical procedures.
Emphasis is also placed on counseling patients and family members about medical problems and health problems. This includes areas of preventive medicine in health education. Variable Title 2-6 hrs. The student may elect to take any combination of these specialties to fill the six-week period. MDSC 432 Pediatrics Seminar 2 hrs.