MED 415 - Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care

[152 Hours]

The goal of this elective is to familiarize the student with the ambulatory care of patients requiring the skills and expertise of specialists in internal medicine. Students will learn diagnostic and therapeutic regimens appropriate for patients seen and evaluated in a short clinical encounter. Strategies in the management of clinical problems, including the use of the history and physical examination, the interpretation and cost effectiveness of necessary laboratory tests, the performance of diagnostic procedures and the prescribing of medication, diet and activity levels will be emphasized.