Students will be responsible for assuming care of patients with chronic and acute medical problems under the direct supervision of an attending physician. Preventive Medicine, patient education and counseling, and psychosocial aspects of patient care are stressed. Emphasis is placed on proper chart documentation, prescription writing, and appropriate utilization of diagnostic testing. During this elective students become familiar with several outpatient service including Dermatology, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology. GYN, Opthomology, Geriatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Nutritional Therapy, Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
Students participate in daily lecture series covering common ambulatory medicine topics.
Students are provided current articles and a required reading list is distributed. Student will have the option to rotate through a community-based primary care facility and a home visit program. Optional experience in health screening, and community outreach projects are offered. Preceptorship in a private office of a practicing primary care physician is available. All rights reserved.