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 and in all clinical settins (outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department). 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: Leigh Anne Pickup

Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristopher Maday

Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Lakia Day

Spring - Instructor of Record: Leigh Anne Pickup

Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kristopher Maday

Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Lakia Day