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INTERNSHIP PREP COURSE

MEDSC-M 909
Course Description

Designed for students to apply the knowledge and skills developed over four years of medical school and prepare them for the transition from medical student to intern. The course will cover topics in the following domains: Common and Critical Medical Conditions, Laboratory Interpretation and Procedural Skills, Professionalism and Communication, Hospital and Team Functioning and Life Skills. Sessions will include core topics for all students and sessions for those who will pursue medical or surgical specialties.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

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Offered

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Grade Point Average
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No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
Not Reported

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Class Size
171

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Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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