IMED 709V Acting Intern - VAMC

Credits: 6
The purpose of this course is to further develop clinical diagnosis, reasoning, and communication skills in the care of complex patients with a wide range of acute and chronic, multi-organ system disease. Students will develop targeted history and physical examination skills, refine clinical reasoning skills, and devise comprehensive differential diagnoses and advanced treatment plans. Emphasis will be placed on increased number of patients and patient care responsibilities and autonomy, in order to develop intern-level skills in preparation for residency. Students will be rotating on a two intern, one resident team in the Veterans hospital setting, practicing mainly on medicine dedicated floors. We emphasize multidisciplinary patient focused rounding practice where students will present patient care plans at the bedside. Students also participate in multidisciplinary care management rounds. Students are encouraged to attend noon reports and resident conferences along with weekly didactics sessions.

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