OMED 8244 Family Medicine Elective Clerkship
This two-week experience is designed to provide experiential learning in Family Medicine. Students are given the opportunity to screen, diagnose and manage common problems of diverse populations (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric) presented in outpatient settings. Preventive health and promotion of wellness through behavioral and lifestyle changes are incorporated. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills in osteopathic structural evaluation, osteopathic manipulative medicine, medical interviewing, cultural sensitivity, note writing and case presentation. Students will also learn to identify and address the impact of patients’ socioeconomic, biopsychosocial issues on their health. Integration and application of osteopathic principles and practice to the management of patients is encouraged.