AMBULATORY MEDICINE ELECTIVE-STUDENT HEALTH

PEDIAT 940

Supervised activities include interacting with patients in adolescent outpatient clinics, performing histories, physical examinations and managing patients with supervision by our staff. Give a didactic presentation at the end of the rotation on a topic of student's choice as well as write a blog for Writes of Passage. Customize clinic schedule from a menu of opportunities provided by the director.

MEDICINE 920

Direct patient care involving a spectrum of acute medical conditions on inpatient hospital units with appropriate supervision from residents and attendings. Generate a weighted differential diagnosis, initial work-up and management for acute medical conditions. Review, interpret, and present current literature pertinent on patient care in primary care setting.

MEDICINE 951

Provide a broad introduction to the cardiovascular syndromes and diseases that constitute a large part of the practice of adult medicine. This experience has been particularly useful for three groups: those who plan to enter an adult primary care discipline, those entering residency in emergency medicine, and those with an interest in adult cardiology.

MEDICINE 922

Focuses on fundamental aspects of adult patient health important to all physicians in internal medicine. Work with academic faculty in adult patient health in the ambulatory setting to refine clinical knowledge and skills essential for providing excellent health care. Will have the opportunity to provide supervised preventative care to adults of all ages, and includes common diseases such as asthma, migraine headache, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, musculoskeletal concerns and heart disease.

MEDICINE 919

Care for hospitalized patients on general medicine or hospital medicine services. Admit new patients, round on previously admitted patients, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and work to transition patients to the next level of care. Evaluate and manage both patients with common inpatient conditions and medically complex patients requiring collaboration with consulting specialties. Complete other patient care related learning activities as assigned by instructors (e.g., literature reviews, presentations on specific topics); these are dependent on the individual student, attending physician, and clinical site.