MED 45085 - Ambulatory Care

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This course provides students an experience in the delivery of health care in an ambulatory setting. It will take place in the Regional One Health Medplex center. During the four weeks, the student has the opportunity, under supervision, to provide primary care to adult patients in a comprehensive-care setting. These experiences emphasize the importance of continuity of care and follow-up, prevention, and patient education. The electives listed below that focus on ambulatory care may also be used to satisfy the school requirement with approval from the course director.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical -Elective

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health
Prerequisites: MED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Christopher D. Jackson, MD, FSSCI - cjacks67@uthsc.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Christopher D. Jackson, MD, FSSCI - cjacks67@uthsc.edu

Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: Yes