Jun 07, 2026  
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2026-2027 
    
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2026-2027
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OCOM 8300 - Primary Care


This four-week clinical course is designed to give hands-on experiences to 3rd and/or 4th year students in the medical management of common disease processes encountered in primary care ambulatory practice with patients of all ages.

Credit Hours: 8

Course Outcomes
  • Students will be able to address the ethical, moral, and social challenges that may confront the patient, family, or physician when dealing with health care issues.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of history and physical exam skills.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that build rapport with patients and their families and facilitate a positive physician-patient relationship.
  • Students will be able to employ patient safety measures in patient management.
  • Students will be able to utilize evidence-based medicine research strategies to access information to help develop an effective treatment plan.



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