MED 821. Foundations of Medicine II.0 Credits.
Course Goal: Building on the foundation provided by the FOM I curriculum, the goal of FOM II is for medical students to attain essential knowledge and skills related to the pathophysiology and epidemiology of diseases. In addition, students develop a broad understanding of treatment paradigms for common medical disorders. The longitudinal themes of behavioral and social sciences, biomedical ethics, epidemiology, pharmacology and nutrition are interwoven into curricular content in FOM II. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a major instructional component in FOM II and integrates active and self-directed learning with the development of clinical reasoning skills in the assessment of patient symptoms, signs and laboratory findings. Collaborative and professional participation in this activity are essential components of PBL.
Prerequisites: None
MED 822. Clinical Arts and Sciences II.0 Credits.
Clinical Arts and Sciences (CAS) II is an innovative introduction to clinical medicine course that aims to teach foundational clinical skills in a safe, collaborative environment incorporating experiential learning in both simulated and real clinical settings. CAS has two sections providing up to 6-8 hours of curricular activity each week. Foundations of Clinical Care (FCC): This section is dedicated to teaching clinical skills, predominantly in a small group setting of eight students and two experienced physicians. Students build upon the skills they learned in CAS I. Clinical reasoning becomes a central component of the course in year two with monthly instructional sessions that are well integrated with the foundational topics being covered in the FOM course. Sessions are also dedicated to advanced physical examination techniques as well as advanced communication skills such as delivering unwelcome news and sharing medical information. Medical documentation and oral presentations continue to be emphasized throughout the academic year with a focus on assessment and plan in CAS II. Basic procedural skills training, telemedicine training and interprofessional activities centered around ultrasound training also provide significant experiential learning opportunities. Simulated practice with standardized patients (SPs) is one of the predominant features of this section of the course. Student knowledge of clinical skills is assessed via formative objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) on a monthly basis and with a summative OSCE at the end of the academic year. Faculty complete a summative evaluation of student performance each semester. The course also encourages learners' understanding of professionalism and professional identity formation with self-assessments such as video review and goal setting opportunities, in addition to peer feedback and feedback from the SPs and faculty. Medical Student Home (MeSH): This section pairs a medical student with a practicing community physician with the express purpose of providing each medical student with a supervised environment to practice the foundational clinical skills learned in FCC. Students spend one afternoon a week, 4 hours at a time, in the physician's office-based practice. Physicians directly observe students interview and examine patients. Physicians provide formative feedback through a workplace-based assessment program. A summative faculty evaluation of students is also completed.
Prerequisites: None
MED 823. Scholarly Concentration (SRCC) and Capstone Course II.0 Credits.
Course Goal: Scholarly Reflection and Concentration/Capstone (SRCC) is a four-year course focused on seven core domains: Evaluating Information Sources, Critical Appraisal of Literature, Interacting with and Interpreting Data, Self-Reflection, Personalized Curriculum, Responsible Research Practice, and Scholarship. Learners continue to execute their capstone project in their chosen concentration area and finish taking their 6 credits of personalized curriculum selectives. Learners use narrative medicine and reflective practice to develop personally and professionally. The evidence-based medicine component provides opportunities for medical students to enhance skills of critical judgment based on evidence and experience, and develop their ability to use those principles and skills effectively in solving problems of health and disease.
Prerequisites: None
MED 839. LMC Clerkship.0 Credits.
3rd Year LMC Clerkships
Prerequisites: None
MED 843. Capstone Course.0 Credits.
Four-week capstone course.
Prerequisites: None
MED 849. Away Elective.0 Credits.
Four-week away elective.
Prerequisites: None
MED 850. Surgery Home Elective.0 Credits.
Surgery Home elective.
Prerequisites: None
MED 851. Internal Medicine Home Elective.0 Credits.
Internal Medicine Home elective.
Prerequisites: None
MED 860. Virtual Elective.0 Credits.
Virtual elective.
Prerequisites: None
MED 899. Enrichment Year.0 Credits.
Prerequisites: None