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Internal Medicine Clerkship General Features. Clerkship Length – 12 weeks 4 weeks General Medicine Inpatient 4 weeks Inpatient OR Ambulatory Service 4 weeks Consult Service ( NOTE: rotations are subject to change as new opportunities become available) General Objectives
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Internal Medicine ClerkshipGeneral Features Clerkship Length – 12 weeks 4 weeks General Medicine Inpatient 4 weeks Inpatient OR Ambulatory Service 4 weeks Consult Service ( NOTE: rotations are subject to change as new opportunities become available) General Objectives Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to assess a patient with an acute or chronic problem; to develop a rational differential diagnosis; to develop a basic diagnostic and management plan; and be able to provide this information to the healthcare team and the patient.
IM Clerkship Grading Components/Weights 40% Clinical Performance Score 30% Shelf Exam 10% H&P and Logbook completion 10% Theme-Based Addendums to H&P’s 10% Challenges in Medicine essay
Internal Medicine Preferences • Three forms – Galveston, Houston, Austin • Due April 4 • What types of inpatient experiences • Consultative vs. primary care • Hospital location in Houston • Ambulatory preference – online • More instructions to follow • Same system used for Pediatrics as well
Internal Medicine Weighs In • Be specific about your reasons for staying in Galveston • Rank all of the options • There ain’t no guarantees • If you pick Austin for General Medicine, you’re picking Austin for the whole 3 months