Undergraduate Catalog

PA 302 Clinical Correlations II

This is the second semester of a two semester course. This course is divided into two portions of Clinical Experience and Didactic Experience. Each portion is worth 50% of the grade. The Clinical Experience portion of the course is designed to expose students to various clinical experiences in the local medical community through shadowing as well as participating in the care of patients in many different clinical specialties (Hematology/Oncology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Gastroenterology, etc.) in the form of ??omini-rotations?? on Friday mornings. The Didactic Experience portion of the course is designed to expose students to evidence based medicine by sharpening the history taking and physical examination skills, allowing practical experience with clinical skills (venipuncture, IVs, injections, etc.) as well as proficiency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies in the setting of case studies. Normally offered in Spring semester only.

Credits

1

Offered

Spring