With the advice and approval of his or her faculty adviser, the second- year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the second-year curriculum. Pass-fail only. Prereq: Admission to second-year medical curriculum and approval of adviser.
With the advice and approval of his or her faculty adviser, the second- year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the second-year curriculum. Pass-fail only. Prereq: Admission to second-year medical curriculum and approval of adviser.
The specialty of Family Medicine has a long history of caring for people of all ages in their communities. This course will provide students with unique experiences in a rural community so that they may better understand the "art of doctoring" and the role of a physician leader. This course is specially designed for members of the Rural Physician Leadership Program but would benefit all physicians-in-training.
The Department Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) Research Elective is a 4 week course for medical students in Year 4 to experience primary care and community medicine research. Under the mentorship and supervision of a qualified DFCM faculty member, students will develop specific plans for a research experience. Students will be expected to identify a DFCM faculty member and an associated research experience with this member prior to enrollment to this elective course.
The Department Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) Research Elective is a 4 week course for medical students in Year 4 to experience primary care and community medicine research. Under the mentorship and supervision of a qualified DFCM faculty member, students will develop specific plans for a research experience. Students will be expected to identify a DFCM faculty member and an associated research experience with this member prior to enrollment to this elective course.
The Department Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) Research Elective is a 4 week course for medical students in Year 4 to experience primary care and community medicine research. Under the mentorship and supervision of a qualified DFCM faculty member, students will develop specific plans for a research experience. Students will be expected to identify a DFCM faculty member and an associated research experience with this member prior to enrollment to this elective course.
A senior selective in remote sites designed to acquaint the student with the functions, techniques, and experiences associated with a family physician. Students will function in an office-based practice of family physicians, will live in the community and practice primary health care delivery. One credit per week.
A senior selective in remote sites designed to acquaint the student with the functions, techniques, and experiences associated with a family physician. Students will function in an office-based practice of family physicians, will live in the community and practice primary health care delivery. One credit per week.
A senior selective in remote sites designed to acquaint the student with the functions, techniques, and experiences associated with a family physician. Students will function in an office-based practice of family physicians, will live in the community and practice primary health care delivery. One credit per week.
Clinical electives allow students to gain exposure to medical specialties reflecting their career interests. Extramural electives allows students to experience clinical care in different environments at different institutions. Through this extramural clinical elective, the student will complete a clinical rotation in Family Medicine at another institution. The specific rotation details and institution must be approved by the course director.
