Internal Medicine Clerkship - Patient Care

8 units

The Medicine Clerkship introduces students to the practice of internal medicine in the inpatient setting. Internists and medical sub-specialists care for a variety of conditions that affect almost any organ system (and sometimes multiple systems at the same time!). Learning experiences incorporate students into the patient care team, involving them in clinical activities to the degree that their skills allow. This model for experiential learning and authentic participation in patient care will expose students to the unique facets of internal medicine, including a focus on establishing therapeutic relationships with patients, strengthening clinical reasoning skills, practicing evidence-based medicine, and reflecting on the impact of racism, patient stigma, and identity in patient care.