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PAS 601 - Family Medicine I


Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

This supervised clinical practice experience/rotation is designed to introduce the student to the practice of primary care family medicine. This consists of providing comprehensive, continuing medical care to all members of the family. The entire person is considered within the realm of family, employment, society and recreation. The rotation will provide opportunities for the student to be responsible for patients of all ages, from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow-up. The student will have the opportunity to perform physical exams, develop a differential diagnosis, order and interpret appropriate diagnostics, propose a treatment plan, and provide patient education on diagnosis, prevention and health maintenance of disease processes.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup



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