Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program 53 Clinical Course Descriptions— Required Courses and Core Rotations COM 7005—Come Home Day I All NSU-KPCOM third-year medical students will be required to return to NSU’s HPD Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus once in the summer or fall semester (as scheduled) to participate in experiential learning sessions. Scheduled interactive sessions during the M3 come home course will include, but are not limited to, Patient Care Experience in OMM, Standardized Patient Physical Exam Assessment with Formative Feedback, and Hands-On OPP Seminar. Students are excused from clinical rotation responsibilities on their scheduled come home dates. (1.0 credit hour) COM 7006—Come Home Day II All NSU-KPCOM third-year medical students will be required to return to NSU’s HPD Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus once in the winter semester (as scheduled) to participate in experiential learning sessions. Scheduled interactive sessions during the M3 come home course will include, but are not limited to, Patient Care Experience in OMM, Simulated Patient Physical Exam Assessment with Formative Feedback, and Hands-On OPP Seminar. Students are excused from clinical rotation responsibilities on their scheduled come home dates. (1.0 credit hour) COM 7091—Family Medicine I Rotation (M3 Core) Family medicine is a primary care medical specialty that provides continual and comprehensive health care for the individual and the family. It integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences with a broad understanding of all health care disciplines. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, sexes, and organ systems. It deals with every disease entity and includes an understanding and application of the principles of osteopathic medicine. It places in the forefront of medical care the advancement of wellness and the prevention of disease and promotes advocacy for the benefit of its patients. Family physicians possess unique attitudes, skills, and knowledge that qualify them to provide continual and comprehensive medical care within the context of social, economic, cultural, psychological, and environmental factors. The family practitioner may be involved in all aspects of medical care both in and out of the hospital setting. The family practitioner must know and use community resources to benefit the patient and the family. Most often, family medicine is practiced within the ambulatory setting, which includes outpatient clinics and private physician offices. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7092—Family Medicine II Rotation (M3 Core) Family medicine is a primary care medical specialty that provides continual and comprehensive health care for the individual and the family. It integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences with a broad understanding of all health care disciplines. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, sexes, and organ systems. It deals with every disease entity and includes an understanding and application of the principles of osteopathic medicine. It places in the forefront of medical care the advancement of wellness and the prevention of disease and promotes advocacy for the benefit of its patients. Family physicians possess unique attitudes, skills, and knowledge that qualify them to provide continual and comprehensive medical care within the context of social, economic, cultural, psychological, and environmental factors. The family practitioner may be involved in all aspects of medical care both in and out of the hospital setting. The family practitioner must know and use community resources to benefit the patient and the family. Most often, family medicine is practiced within the ambulatory setting, which includes outpatient clinics and private physician offices. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7094—Psychiatric Medicine Rotation (M3 Core) The rotation in general psychiatry is designed for students to learn and practice the rapport-building skills necessary for working with patients in a mental health setting. The focus is on developing awareness of the impact of the patients’ biological, developmental, sociological, ethnic, and economic background on their presenting problems. Students are expected to establish professional working relationships with members of a multidisciplinary mental health treatment team. Students will develop the ability to communicate effectively with other professionals, support an atmosphere of collegiality, and expand both their medical education and their personal growth. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7102—Internal Medicine I Rotation (M3 Core) Internal medicine is a content-driven specialty training that places a premium on the cognitive work and interpersonal skills necessary for providing well-patient care and for managing medical problems seen on this clinical service. Emphasis is placed on differentiating normal from abnormal history and physical findings, interpreting diagnostic tests, establishing differential diagnoses, developing skills for accurate reporting and recording of data and problems, and developing management plans—including health education for patients and families and referrals. (8.0 credit hours) COM 7103—Internal Medicine II Rotation (M3 Core) Internal medicine is a content-driven specialty training that places a premium on the cognitive work and interpersonal skills necessary for providing well-patient care and for managing medical problems seen on this clinical service. Emphasis is placed on differentiating normal from abnormal history and physical findings, interpreting diagnostic tests, establishing differential diagnoses, developing skills for accurate reporting and recording of data and problems, and developing
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