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2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) [Archived Catalog]

MEDI G870 - Medicine Pediatrics Community Practice


Credits: 2

The focus of this elective is for the medical student to gain exposure to the practice of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in a community setting. Students will perform well child and adolescent care and well as adult preventative medicine.  Students participate in initial diagnosis of disease, chronic management of established medical problems, acute management of decompensated chronic disease, and followup after hospitalization.  Students evaluate patients every day, completing and recording the medical interview, physical examination, diagnostic assessment, and management plan.  Students present their patients and discuss their impressions with the attending physician.  The goal of this elective is for the medical student to have not only an overview of combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics  practice but also to have an understanding of the challenges and rewards that come with providing comprehensive medical care for patients.