Apr 29, 2024  
OHIO University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2020-2021 
    
OHIO University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2020-2021 [Archived Catalog]

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OCOM 8015 - General Internal Medicine


Internal Medicine is a four-week blended course that integrates biomedical, social, osteopathic, clinical, and health systems science into the clinical learning environment experience. Educational activities rely on the application and integration of foundational concepts in internal medicine through faculty- and learner-directed study. Additionally, course topics are reinforced through rotation-specific clinical experiences.

In this course, students perform comprehensive evaluations of patients and develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans for the most common adult patient illnesses, using a team-based approach to patient care. Students also explore clinical situations and patient presentations that are relevant to internal medicine.

Credit Hours: 8

Course Outcomes

  • Students will be able to perform and document a complete and accurate history and physical exam that includes osteopathic principles and practices.
  • Student will be able to analyze information obtained through history taking, physical examination, and additional testing to develop a problem list.
  • Students will be able to communicate care plans with patients and their families using compassion, empathy, and, respect.
  • Student will be able to apply a team-based approach to medical decision making.
  • Students will be able to recall the pathophysiology of the most common adult medical diseases to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Students will be able to describe opportunities, attractions, and challenges of general internal medicine as a profession.



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