MED 311 - Internal Medicine

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Internal Medicine - MD

Description:

In this clerkship, the student is taught basic disease mechanisms and general principles of diagnosis and patient management. The student will utilize current medical literature in addition to standard texts for the acquisition of information. Habits and techniques will be developed that will allow continuation of medical education beyond the traditional, more formal training period. The student is responsible for the diagnostic evaluation and care of three to six patients per week under the supervision of the attending physician and the ward resident. Rounds are made daily with the house staff and with the attending physician. The average team consists of one attending physician, one resident, two interns, and three students. Noon conferences and student lectures are provided several times each week on topics relating to common problems in medical diagnosis and patient management. The student will also be assigned to an ambulatory rotation of 2 - 4 weeks.

Credits:

12.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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