PAS 628: Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation

This clinical rotation is designed to provide the PA student with comprehensive training in the evaluation and ongoing treatment of patients facing complex medical conditions and chronic illness. Students learn the skills necessary to evaluate and manage the effects of chronic disease on multiple body systems and to perform or assist in procedures commonly done in Internal Medicine. The Internal Medicine rotation exposes the Physician Assistant student to 4 weeks of clinical medicine in the field of Internal Medicine.. The Physician Assistant student will be able to obtain and record a complete problem-oriented medical history; perform a complete or problem-focused physical examination; formulate a diagnosis and problem list; order, obtain, and interpret indicated laboratory and diagnostic studies; and implement therapeutic procedures and treatment plans for internal medicine patients while under preceptor supervision.