MEDP608B

The goals of this course are to introduce students to foundational basis of medical terminology, medical interview and medical professionalism along with the integration of these skills with scientific principles necessary for patient interaction in a clinical setting. Students develop critical thinking and communication skills. The curriculum includes cultural competence and address barriers to effective communication. Students will practice their foundational clinical skills on standardized patients (i.e., actors) in a controlled environment (i.e., COM-P Clinical Skills Suites). A physician monitors student/patient interactions and feedback is provided for professional development purposes. This course prepares students for healthcare delivery to patients within a clinical setting.

This course is designed to prepare students to be a functional member of the medical care team by instilling the necessary skills as outlined. Students will be proficient in history taking using Patient Centered Interviewing techniques (including emotion seeking and emotion validation tools.). Documentation skills will be developed to promote concise, precise, valid entries into the medical record.