FMED 9110 Family Medicine Clerkship

The family medicine clerkship introduces students to the principles, philosophy, and practice of family medicine, including fundamental concepts of comprehensive, continuous, cost-effective, family-oriented medical care. Students are expected to gain basic knowledge in the diagnosis and management of common family health issues and problems across the lifespan including geriatrics, and health promotion/disease prevention.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MS1 and MS 2 curriculum as well as successful completion of USMLE Step 1.

Credits

4

Schedule Type

Clerkship

Grading Basis

P/NP

Administrative Unit

Dept of Fam and Prev Medicine

Offered

As scheduled