Family Medicine (FMMED-ML)

This is a one week introduction to commonly seen orthopedic conditions seen in the primary care setting. Students will have hands on review of the musculoskeletal exam and will feel proficient in preforming an exam by the end of the week. There will be review of commonly seen injuries through formal presentations as well as through review of clinical cases. The student will be expected to present a case at the end of the week which will make up part of their overall grade.

"To introduce students to the field of Family Medicine. Students will become introduced to family medicine in different clinic settings. Students will observe the breadth of Family Medicine by navigating between pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. Students will recognize the psychosocial determinants of health and its impact on individual patients."

"During this two-week elective in family medicine, medical students will work directly with a family medicine attending physician in the outpatient setting and have the opportunity to participate in the full breadth and scope of family medicine Ð that is, all patients, all ages, and all clinical scenarios. Students will be expected and encouraged to participate in all clinical duties expected at their level. Didactic sessions and on-site teaching will focus on integrating basic sciences with general medicine, particularly with regards to the most fundamental and high yield topics. This elective is designed not just for students with an interest in family medicine, but rather, it will serve to enhance studentsÕ understanding of key concepts and build interpersonal skills that will serve them well irrespective of their academic pursuits."