MED 130 - Principles of Clinical Medicine I

Principles of Clinical Medicine is a two-year longitudinal curriculum that address the foundations of clinical medicine. Students will learn how to perform a history and physical exam, complete appropriate medical documentation, effectively communicate with patients, perform various clinically related skills and integrate the use of osteopathic principles and practices into patient care. This course seeks to develop active clinical thinking/problem solving skills along with demonstration of competency in the clinical application of basic medical procedures. As the course progresses, it also integrates informatics and the principals of life-long learning as part of students’ professional development. The overall goal of the two-year Principles in Clinical Medicine curriculum is for students to demonstrate competence in the above-mentioned areas prior to starting third year clinical clerkships.

Credit(s): 2

Type of Course: Course