All 3rd year core rotations require completion of web based assignments to complete a student’s portfolio for the rotation. These are principally, AMBOSS, Sakai cases, DOCCOM Communication Skills modules and UWorld questions. Please refer to the Clinical Training Manual for details.
Reading should proceed on four levels, each with a different goal. Reading about your patient in order to “learn from your patients” and to develop a deeper understanding of the comprehensive issues affecting patient diagnosis and care. A systematic and thorough reading about the overall field of internal medicine in order to prepare for the end of clerkship NBME exam and the Step 2 CK. This cannot be over emphasized. Detailed in depth reading about specific topics of interest and for assignments.
A review of basic science and relevant research in order to reinforce the fundamental principles of clinical medicine and understand advances in patient care.
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CORE |
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MEDICINE |
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OB/GYN |
“Obstetrics/Gynaecology for the Medical Student” Most Recent Edition (Required) |
Beckmann et al Publisher - Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
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PAEDIATRICS |
“Pediatrics For Medical Students” Most Recent Edition (Required) |
Bernstein, Shelov Publisher - Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
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PSYCHIATRY |
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SURGERY |
“Essentials of General Surgery” Most Recent Edition “Essentials of Surgical Specialities” Most Recent Edition (Required) |
Lawrence Publisher - Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
Lawrence Publisher - Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
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FAMILY MEDICINE |
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