This rotation stresses triage, evaluation, and management of injury and acute illness in patients presenting in the emergency department with a strong emphasis on appropriate documentation. These 2 rotations integrate patient data collection with basic medical facts in a variety of clinical situations. Emphasis is on psychosocial aspects of patient care and on continuity of care in the ambulatory setting. The goal is to ensure that the student is exposed to the more common disorders encountered in family practice. This rotation stresses the common health problems of the elderly patient and presents information necessary to provide optimal care.
Students enhance their communication and physical examination skills.
Disease prevention, compliance issues, and communication skills are important aspects of this rotation. During this clinical experience, students apply basic medical information to common medical problems and situations in ambulatory settings. The students participate in daily rounds and in the management of patient problems. This rotation emphasizes normal and abnormal growth and development along with assessment, communication, and physical examination skills in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric situations. This course presents a preparatory program for entrance to the clinical rotations.