ROTATION I - INTERNAL MEDICINE

This is a 5 week rotation in an ambulatory, in/outpatient hospital or office-based primary care facility under the direction of a preceptor. The student will perform comprehensive history and physical exams, develop differential diagnoses, diagnostic and therapeutic management plans for patients with acute and chronic medical problems. The student will provide preventative care and patient education on health maintenance and promotion sensitive to diverse populations across the adult life span. The student will recognize the need for consultation, referral or transfer to an emergency or acute care setting. The student's experiences can include behavioral and long term health care.