IMED 705TI Internal Medicine - Transition to Internship Elective

Credits: 1
The purpose of this course is to provide a structured, Internal Medicine specific, clinical knowledge refresher focused on identification and management of common clinical conditions and medical emergencies. This will assist incoming interns in developing their knowledge and skills, aiding their ability to recognize sick and unstable patients and identify when to ask for help, while improving their wellness and professional identify, as self-confidence increases. This course will be taught largely by Internal Medicine resident physicians, with some contributions from faculty. Students will learn to workup common clinical presentations seen in the inpatient setting, from patient presentation in the Emergency Department, to identification of the correct diagnosis and appropriate management. Students will spend two half-days in the simulation center practicing the appropriate management of common scenarios encountered during a medical emergency. Students will spend two half-days practicing point-of-care ultrasound. Students will spend one half-day practicing common procedures, including: paracentesis, thoracentesis and central-line placement.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit