Clerkship Objectives

By the end of the clerkship students will be able to:

Clerkship Objective	MD Program Objective
Obtain pertinent history for adult and geriatric patients presenting with acute and chronic medical problems.	1. Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
Perform a pertinent physical exam for adult and geriatric patients presenting with acute and chronic medical problems, including a geriatric assessment.	1. Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
Communicate gathered clinical data effectively through oral and written presentations	20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health-related agencies. 21. Maintain comprehensive, timely medical records.
Formulate an accurate differential diagnosis and management plan for adult and geriatric patients presenting with acute and chronic medical problems	2. Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice. 3. Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. 8. Apply knowledge of the biomedical sciences to care for patients
Identify and discuss individual barriers to care, including the social determinants of health.	19. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers across a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds. 20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health-related agencies. 22. Identify and participate in solutions to failures in high quality, equitable, and optimal patient care.
Function collaboratively as part of a health care team	20. Communicate effectively with colleagues within one’s profession or specialty, other health professionals, and health-related agencies. 16. Exhibit the behaviors of honesty, integrity and respect in interactions with peers, staff, faculty and patients
Interact with patients and caregivers in a professional and respectful manner	19. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers across a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds. 15. Demonstrate ethical principles in the care of patients. 16. Exhibit the behaviors of honesty, integrity and respect in interactions with peers, staff, faculty and patients