FAMMED 401F
Family Medicine (FAMMED)
| Dept. Contact | Margaret (Stefani) Higgins |
| Location | SSOM 320 |
| Phone | 708-216-2109 |
| mhiggin@luc.edu |
| Department: | Family Medicine |
| Course Number: | FAMMED-401F |
| Course Title: | Family Med: Outpatient |
| No. of Students: | 1 |
| Site: | WSUB |
| Supervisor: | SMelanie Jessen, M.D. |
| Duration: | 4.0 weeks |
| Periods Offered: | Year round |
| Prerequisite: | YES - Fourth year standing. Restricted to SSOM students. |
| Special Note: |
Students may start making requests in JANUARY for the upcoming academic year. Please email Margaret Stefani Higgins for the required West Suburban rotation request form. Students should call or send an email for more information or to make a request to: Vineata Smith |
| Description: |
The student will evaluate patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical issues and be prepared to diagnose and manage common medical issues in the family medicine setting. The majority of patient care will take place in the outpatient setting at the Family Practice Center, and may include some inpatient rounding. SITE: West Suburban Hospital Salud Family Health Center |
| Method of Evaluation: | Satisfactory completion of the elective will depend on meeting these conditions: 1. A satisfactory evaluation from the site instructor, using competency related goals and objectives. The site instructor will complete an evaluation based on knowledge, attitude, and competence. 2.A patient/clinical experience log. This can be done as a daily log or clinical diary. 3. A one-page double-spaced summary describing the elective experience. 4. Pass a 10-question final exam. |
| Department: | Family Medicine |
| Course Number: | FAMMED-401F |
| Course Title: | Family Med: Outpatient |
| No. of Students: | 1 |
| Site: | WSUB |
| Supervisor: | SMelanie Jessen, M.D. |
| Duration: | 4.0 weeks |
| Periods Offered: | Year round |
| Prerequisite: | YES - Fourth year standing. Restricted to SSOM students. |
| Special Note: |
Students may start making requests in JANUARY for the upcoming academic year. Please email Margaret Stefani Higgins for the required West Suburban rotation request form. Students should call or send an email for more information or to make a request to: Vineata Smith |
| Description: |
The student will evaluate patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical issues and be prepared to diagnose and manage common medical issues in the family medicine setting. The majority of patient care will take place in the outpatient setting at the Family Practice Center, and may include some inpatient rounding. SITE: West Suburban Hospital Salud Family Health Center |
| Method of Evaluation: | Satisfactory completion of the elective will depend on meeting these conditions: 1. A satisfactory evaluation from the site instructor, using competency related goals and objectives. The site instructor will complete an evaluation based on knowledge, attitude, and competence. 2.A patient/clinical experience log. This can be done as a daily log or clinical diary. 3. A one-page double-spaced summary describing the elective experience. 4. Pass a 10-question final exam. |