> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/acting-internships/surgical-subspecialties/clerkship-objectives.md). # Clerkship Objectives **By the end of the acting internship students will be able to:**
Clerkship ObjectiveMD Program Objective
Communicate clearly and effectively with interdisciplinary team members, resident and attending physicians, and consultants
  • Communication Skills 2 (I.F.3)
  • Teamwork 1 (III.C.1)
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and caregivers
  • Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2)
  • Communication Skills 4 (I.F.4)
Formulate prioritized differential diagnoses based on the history, physical exam, and labs/imaging
  • Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)
  • Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1
Effectively manage a surgical patient from initial presentation to surgical workup, operative management, and postoperative care
  • Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)
  • Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1)
Perform a focused and appropriate history and physical exam
  • History Taking 1 (I.A.1)
  • Physical Examination 1 (I.B.1)
Report a focused and appropriate oral and written history and physical exam
  • Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3)
  • Communication Skills 5 (I.F.5)
Display initiative and reliability in completing tasks and following up on results.
  • Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2)
  • Teamwork 1 (III.C.1)