This course provides a comprehensive study of adult human anatomy with clinical emphasis. The clinical significance of topographical and radiological anatomical features is emphasized. Lectures are complemented by lab study of images, models, simulated dissection, and medical imaging.

The goal of this course is to aid students in a comprehensive understanding of human clinical anatomy. This knowledge will provide a foundation for further understanding of growth, development, disease, and injuries. Students will gain an understanding of the clinical significance of topographical and radiological anatomical features seen in human clinical anatomy.

This course will provide students with a detailed overview of medical physiology. Students will attain knowledge of the normal functions of the human body that is essential for clinical medicine. Emphasis is placed on homeostasis and the integration among organ systems.

The goal of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of human physiology, emphasizing the mechanisms and functions of body systems, and integrating this knowledge with clinical applications to enhance their ability to assess and manage patient health effectively.

This course provides students with the fundamental grounding to prepare them for their professional clinical role. This course provides students with skills for interviewing, patient communication skills, and physical examination techniques necessary to conduct age-appropriate and thorough medical interviews and comprehensive physical examinations on culturally diverse populations.

The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive history and physical examination and understand its application to patient care. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to accurately document the findings of a comprehensive physical examination. Students will practice the communication skills needed to adequately relate healthcare information to the patient, family, and other providers on the health care team.

This is the first course in a two-course series and introduces students to the foundational concepts of the PA profession and professional practice. Content includes the history and development of the physician assistant role, certification and licensure pathways, professional organizations, and scope of practice. Students explore the PA role within interprofessional healthcare teams, with emphasis on collaboration and team-based care. Additional content includes principles of professional behavior, medical documentation, and effective communication in clinical settings. This course establishes the foundational professional identity and expectations for PA practice.

This is the first course in a two-course series and introduces students to the foundational concepts of the PA profession and professional practice. Content includes the history and development of the physician assistant role, certification and licensure pathways, professional organizations, and scope of practice. Students explore the PA role within interprofessional healthcare teams, with emphasis on collaboration and team-based care. Additional content includes principles of professional behavior, medical documentation, and effective communication in clinical settings. This course establishes the foundational professional identity and expectations for PA practice.

This course provides students with an understanding of human pathophysiology, medical pathology, and genetics, emphasizing their application to clinical practice. Using a systems-based approach, students explore the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of diseases encountered in clinical settings. The course emphasizes the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs that underlie disease processes, while integrating the molecular and genetic mechanisms that contribute to disease development, including inherited disorders and cancer. Through this integrated approach, students develop the foundational knowledge necessary to recognize disease processes, understand their clinical implications, and apply this knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients in their future roles as clinicians.

The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of human pathophysiology and genetics with an emphasis on disease diagnosis and management in clinical practice. Students will analyze normal physiological processes and the pathophysiologic mechanisms that disrupt them across major organ systems, including the progression and stages of disease. The course integrates principles of medical pathology and genetics to examine the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying both inherited and acquired diseases. Through this integrated approach, students will apply foundational knowledge of pathophysiology, pathology, and genetics to clinical decision-making, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and management, in preparation for their roles as practicing clinicians.

This is the first course in a three-course sequence designed to teach the essentials of medicine for Physician Assistant students. The course utilizes an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to develop an understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management of diseases encountered in general practice. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally responsive patient communication, medical history-taking, and physical examination skills, including focused examinations of each organ system. Students will also integrate health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education into the management of each condition. Students will also gain competency in the use of medical instruments and procedures relevant to clinical practice.

The goal of this course is to develop medical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage common conditions encountered in general practice using an organ-system and problem-oriented approach. Students will build competency in patient assessment through the development of culturally responsive communication, medical history-taking, and physical examination skills, as well as the appropriate use of diagnostic studies and clinical procedures. The course also emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, and appropriate referral. Consideration of patient-specific factors, including age across the lifespan, disability, race and ethnicity, gender identity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, and social determinants of health, is integrated to support comprehensive, patient-centered care across preventive, acute, chronic, and rehabilitative settings, when applicable.

This is the first course in a three-course sequence designed to provide a foundation in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics for medical conditions encountered in clinical practice.  Students will examine drug classes and individual agents,  mechanisms of action, evidence-based therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and clinically relevant similarities and differences across a wide range of organ systems. The course also develops essential skills in patient counseling to promote adherence, recognition of drug interactions, therapeutic monitoring, and accurate prescription writing.

The goal of this course is to develop knowledge and clinical competence in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics as applied to medical conditions encountered in clinical practice. The course prepares students to evaluate and select appropriate first- and second-line pharmacologic therapies, including over-the-counter medications, while considering patient-specific factors and safety profiles. Additionally, students will develop skills in monitoring therapeutic efficacy, recognizing and managing drug interactions and toxicities, and applying clinical testing to ensure safe medication use.

This course introduces clinical laboratory diagnostic testing and its application to practicing evidence-based medicine. Emphasis is placed on the basic theory, appropriate selection, and basic interpretation of  laboratory procedures. Students will develop practical knowledge to apply laboratory results to screen, diagnose, evaluate, and monitor patient conditions. The course also introduces regulatory and safety standards relevant to laboratory medicine, including the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and their implications for clinical practice.

The goal of this course is designed to develop a foundational knowledge and clinical competence in the use of laboratory medicine for patient care. Emphasis is placed on a basic understanding the theory, selection, and interpretation of clinical laboratory diagnostic tests and their relationship to normal anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology across body systems. Students will analyze laboratory data and be introduced to statistical concepts such as sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, accuracy, precision, incidence, and prevalence to support clinical decision-making. The course also develops basic diagnostic reasoning skills related to when and why to order laboratory tests and how to integrate results into patient assessment, diagnosis, and management. Students will gain practical knowledge in specimen collection and handling, as well as an understanding of regulatory standards and safety requirements, including those established by clinical laboratory oversight organizations.

This course introduces the principles and clinical application of electrocardiography in patient assessment. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use, indications, contraindications, and interpretation of electrocardiograms. Students will develop competency in systematic interpretation of 12-lead EKGs and cardiac rhythm strips, including recognition of normal and abnormal findings commonly encountered in clinical practice. Instruction focuses on correlating electrocardiographic findings with underlying normal and abnormal cardiac physiology.

The goal of this course is to introduce the use and interpretation of electrocardiograms in patient assessment. Students will evaluate cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as they relate to electrical conduction and rhythm disturbances. Students will apply a systematic approach to analyzing rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs to identify normal and abnormal findings. The course prepares students to integrate electrocardiographic data into clinical decision-making.

This course introduces the principles and clinical application of diagnostic imaging in patient assessment. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use, indications, contraindications, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities. Students will develop competency in systematic interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities, including recognition of normal and abnormal findings commonly encountered in clinical practice. Instruction focuses on correlating findings with underlying normal and abnormal physiology.

The goal of this course is to introduce the use and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities in patient assessment. Students will evaluate anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as they relate to diagnostic imaging. Students will apply a systematic approach to analyzing diagnostic imaging to identify normal and abnormal findings. The course prepares students to integrate diagnostic imaging data into clinical decision-making.

This course introduces the principles of lifestyle medicine and their application to patient care, with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, and patient education. The course emphasizes behavioral strategies to support sustainable lifestyle change, while also examining the socioeconomic and environmental factors that influence patient health and well-being.

The goal of this course is to introduce the principles of lifestyle medicine, preventive care, and patient education to support health maintenance and disease prevention across the lifespan. Students will integrate knowledge of nutrition, physical activity, weight management, smoking cessation, screening guidelines, immunizations, and injury prevention to develop patient-centered care plans. Emphasis is placed on conducting nutritional and lifestyle assessments, promoting behavior change and treatment adherence, and applying clinical reasoning to address modifiable risk factors in acute and chronic disease. Students will also develop culturally sensitive counseling skills to effectively educate patients and support long-term health and wellness.

This course introduces women’s health issues including the diagnosis, management, and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems encountered in reproductive health care and gynecology.

The goal of this course is to provide students with foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in obstetrics and gynecology across the lifespan. Students will evaluate normal and abnormal findings in women’s health through comprehensive history and physical examination, develop differential diagnoses, and formulate evidence-based management and treatment plans. Students will also apply patient-centered counseling and education strategies to support preventive care, reproductive health, and the management of common obstetric and gynecologic conditions in adolescents, adults, and older adults.

This course provides students with an introduction to the foundational principles of public health and preventive medicine as they apply to clinical practice and population health. The course examines the structure and function of the US healthcare system. Additionally, this course reinforces concepts including patient advocacy, professional responsibility, confidentiality, informed consent, and patient welfare.

The goal of this course is to apply foundational principles of public health and preventive medicine to clinical practice and population health. Students will develop an understanding of disease distribution, prevalence, causation, transmission, control, and prevention strategies for infectious and non-communicable diseases, including environmental, occupational, behavioral, and chronic health conditions. The course also introduces epidemiologic and research methods used to evaluate disease trends across diverse populations and cultures. In addition, students will apply principles of professional responsibility, confidentiality, informed consent, and patient welfare within the context of public health and healthcare systems.

This is the second course in a three-course sequence designed to teach the essentials of medicine for Physician Assistant students. The course utilizes an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to develop an understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management of diseases encountered in general practice. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally responsive patient communication, medical history-taking, and physical examination skills, including focused examinations of each organ system. Students will also integrate health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education into the management of each condition. Students will also gain competency in the use of medical instruments and procedures relevant to clinical practice.

The goal of this course is to develop medical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage conditions encountered in general practice using an organ-system and problem-oriented approach. Students will build competency in patient assessment through the development of culturally responsive communication, medical history-taking, and physical examination skills, as well as the appropriate use of diagnostic studies and clinical procedures. The course also emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, and appropriate referral. Consideration of patient-specific factors, including age across the lifespan, disability, race and ethnicity, gender identity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, and social determinants of health, is integrated to support comprehensive, patient-centered care across preventive, acute, chronic, and rehabilitative settings, when applicable.

This is the second course in a three-course sequence designed to provide a foundation in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics for medical conditions encountered in clinical practice.  Students will examine drug classes and individual agents,  mechanisms of action, evidence-based therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and clinically relevant similarities and differences across a wide range of organ systems. The course also develops essential skills in patient counseling to promote adherence, recognition of drug interactions, therapeutic monitoring, and accurate prescription writing.

The goal of this course is to develop knowledge and clinical competence in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics as applied to medical conditions encountered in clinical practice. The course prepares students to evaluate and select appropriate first- and second-line pharmacologic therapies, including over-the-counter medications, while considering patient-specific factors and safety profiles. Additionally, students will develop skills in monitoring therapeutic efficacy, recognizing and managing drug interactions and toxicities, and applying clinical testing to ensure safe medication use.

This course provides Physician Assistant students with an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to the evaluation and management of cardiovascular diseases encountered in general clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic evaluation of cardiac conditions, as well as evidence-based approaches to treatment and management. For each cardiac condition, principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education are integrated to support comprehensive patient care.

The goal of this course is to develop knowledge of cardiology—including anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and relevant genetic and molecular mechanisms—and the application to clinical practice. Students will develop competence in the evaluation and management of patients with cardiovascular disease by integrating history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing to form evidence-based assessments and treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the management of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions as well as implementation of preventive screening and risk factor modification strategies.

This course provides an introduction to pediatric medicine across the full pediatric age span. Students develop knowledge of history taking, physical examination, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of pediatric patients. Emphasis is placed on recognizing normal growth and development, pediatric-specific diseases, as well as age-specific variations across childhood.

The goal of this course is to introduce foundational knowledge in pediatric medicine, focusing on care of the infant, child, and adolescent patient. Students will gain competence in assessing normal growth and development and understanding the unique medical needs of pediatric patients. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of pediatric illnesses and disorders.

This course introduces students to the specialty of emergency medicine and the evaluation and management of acute and emergent conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, and the technical skills necessary for emergency care practice.

The goal of this course is to develop students’ understanding of emergency medicine practice, including the evaluation and management of acute and emergent conditions, the organization of emergency care systems, and the role of the physician assistant within interdisciplinary emergency care teams. Students will examine emergency presentations, stabilization of critically ill patients, and the coordination of care across pre-hospital services, emergency departments, inpatient settings, and community healthcare systems.

This is the third course in a three-course sequence designed to teach the essentials of medicine for Physician Assistant students. The course utilizes an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to develop an understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management of diseases encountered in general practice. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally responsive patient communication, medical history-taking, and physical examination skills, including focused examinations of each organ system. Students will also integrate health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education into the management of each condition. Students will also gain competency in the use of medical instruments and procedures relevant to clinical practice.

The goal of this course is to develop medical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage common conditions encountered in general practice using an organ-system and problem-oriented approach. Students will build competency in patient assessment through the development of culturally responsive communication, medical history-taking, and physical examination skills, as well as the appropriate use of diagnostic studies and clinical procedures. The course also emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, and appropriate referral. Consideration of patient-specific factors, including age across the lifespan, disability, race and ethnicity, gender identity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, and social determinants of health, is integrated to support comprehensive, patient-centered care across preventive, acute, chronic, and rehabilitative settings, when applicable.

This is the third course in a three-course sequence designed to provide a foundation in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics for medical conditions encountered in clinical practice.  Students will examine drug classes and individual agents,  mechanisms of action, evidence-based therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and clinically relevant similarities and differences across a wide range of organ systems. The course also develops essential skills in patient counseling to promote adherence, recognition of drug interactions, therapeutic monitoring, and accurate prescription writing.

The goal of this course is to develop knowledge and clinical competence in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics as applied to medical conditions encountered in clinical practice. The course prepares students to evaluate and select appropriate first- and second-line pharmacologic therapies, including over-the-counter medications, while considering patient-specific factors and safety profiles. Additionally, students will develop skills in monitoring therapeutic efficacy, recognizing and managing drug interactions and toxicities, and applying clinical testing to ensure safe medication use.

This course introduces the diagnosis and management of psychiatric diseases. Emphasis is placed on refining culturally appropriate communication, medical history taking, health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education. The course also addresses the social and behavioral aspects of patient care.

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles of psychiatry and behavioral medicine. Students will develop the ability to integrate biopsychosocial principles into the assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions and related medical comorbidities. Students will distinguish normal from abnormal psychosocial development across the lifespan. Students will also evaluate indications for pharmacologic interventions used in psychiatric conditions.

This course prepares students to search, interpret, and critically evaluate medical literature in order to maintain an operational knowledge of new medical findings and establish a foundation for evidence-based clinical practice. Areas of study include informed consent and ethical principles in research. Strategies for effective patient education and the translation of evidence into clinical decision-making are also emphasized.

The goal of this course is to develop students’ competence in evidence-based medicine through the effective search, interpretation, and critical evaluation of medical literature to support lifelong learning and informed clinical decision-making. Topics include research question framing, research methodologies, scientific inquiry, reliability and validity, sampling methods, basic biostatistics, and the limitations of medical research. Students will develop skills in the use of medical databases, scientific writing, hypothesis development, proposal preparation, and the critical appraisal and clinical application of research findings.

This course equips students with the knowledge and compassionate approach necessary for the comprehensive care of older adults, including age-related biological, psychological, functional, and medical considerations. Multimorbidity, polypharmacy, interdisciplinary care, and end-of-life decision-making are also addressed.

The goal of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the care of older adults, including the biological, psychological, functional, and social changes associated with aging. Emphasis is placed on geriatric conditions, medication-related considerations, functional limitations, communication challenges, and the delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care. End-of-life issues and palliative care are also addressed.

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of surgery, including the evaluation and management of acute surgical conditions, critical illness, surgical malignancies, and elective surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on preoperative and postoperative care, surgical decision-making, and the management of surgical patients.

The goal of this course is to develop students’ foundational knowledge and technical skills in surgical care, including the evaluation and management of acute, critical, and elective surgical conditions, perioperative patient care, and surgical procedures. Laboratory sessions provide instruction in fundamental procedural skills, including sterile technique, suturing, universal precautions, and minor surgical procedures.

This is the second course in a two-course series and builds on foundational professional concepts and focuses on advanced issues related to physician assistant practice. Emphasis is placed on professional responsibility, medicolegal concepts including liability and risk management, and the role of the PA in system-based practice.

The goal of this course is to prepare students to apply principles of ethics, professionalism, healthcare systems, and policy to clinical practice. Students will analyze legal and regulatory frameworks, quality improvement principles, patient safety initiatives, and the application of coding and billing within healthcare delivery systems. Students will further develop competency in professional decision-making, medical documentation, and culturally responsive, patient-centered care within complex healthcare environments, and explore implementation of emerging technologies.

This course builds on foundational evidence-based medicine principles and provides students with an introduction to medical research design.  Emphasis is placed on the practical, educational, and professional applications of research within physician assistant practice.

The goal of this course is to develop students’ understanding of medical research design and scholarly inquiry through the critical evaluation of medical literature and the development of research proposals relevant to physician assistant practice. Students will refine skills in searching, interpreting, and evaluating medical literature while applying research principles to the development of a scholarly research proposal.

This course assesses and strengthens students’ integration of didactic knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication, and clinical skills while evaluating readiness for progression to the clinical phase of training.

The goal of this course is to serve as a summative evaluation of student readiness for clinical practice at the conclusion of the didactic phase of the curriculum. The course

This rotation will allow the PA student to demonstrate knowledge and core competencies in the discipline of internal medicine. The student will demonstrate knowledge and core competencies related to internal medicine pertaining to the diagnoses, pathophysiology, risk factors, laboratory interpretation, procedures, and therapeutic strategies used in patient evaluation and treatment. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical illness and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to internal medicine. This rotation will offer clinical experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting providing medical care for mainly the adult and geriatric population. Testing, and evaluation for this rotation will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to internal medicine.

This rotation will provide the PA student with the opportunity to learn surgical principles, surgical pathology, and relevant laboratory studies as seen in surgical settings, as well as indications, limitations, and methodology of surgical procedures and therapeutic strategies used in surgery today. During this rotation the student will recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of surgical conditions and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to surgery. This rotation will teach the student to respect and appreciate the contributions of other health care professionals in the overall delivery of health care and the importance of a team approach. This rotation will provide the student with access to patients in the inpatient setting and may also include evaluating patients in the outpatient setting. Testing and evaluation for this rotation will be based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to surgery.

This rotation will allow the PA student to demonstrate knowledge and core competencies in the discipline of family medicine. The student will demonstrate knowledge and core competencies related to comprehensive and continuing health care to a culturally diverse patient population and regardless of the nature or presentation of the problems encountered. The student is expected to apply their clinical knowledge and skills to a wide and diverse range of patient problems and presentations. These will incorporate medical, psychosocial and preventive aspects. The student should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment modalities of those illnesses most commonly seen in a family practice setting. This rotation will offer clinical experience in ambulatory practice and or inpatient and long term facilities focusing of the knowledge, skills and abilities related to providing medical care for the life span of patients. Testing, and evaluation for this rotation will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to family medicine.

This clinical rotation will provide the PA student with exposure to the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages presenting to the emergency or urgent care center with a wide variety of emergent health care problems. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in recognizing signs and symptoms of common emergencies, taking appropriate action to sustain life, collecting relevant data, and providing accurate assessment and management of a variety of acute and life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric illnesses and injuries. The PA student will learn the indications, limitations, and the evidence-based methodology of emergency medicine procedures and therapeutic strategies. Students will demonstrate knowledge and competencies appropriate to clinical problems encountered and procedures common to the emergency room setting.

This rotation will provide the PA student with the opportunity to learn the basic and practical information in gynecology and women’s health. Students will make use of the evidence-based paradigm tailoring it to the indications, limitations, and methodology as related to gynecology, and procedures and therapeutic strategies utilized in women’s healthcare settings. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical conditions and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to women’s health, including gynecology and reproductive care. This rotation will offer clinical experience in inpatient and/or outpatient facilities providing medical care for female patients.

This clinical rotation will provide the PA student with exposure to the care of the pediatric patient from neonates to late adolescents. The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of the indications, limitations, and methodology of pediatric procedure and therapeutic strategies. An emphasis is given to developing a comprehensive database and a systematic evidence-based approach to common pediatric problems and those of adolescents. The student is expected to recognize signs and symptoms of a variety of pediatric disorders. In addition, the student will demonstrate the appropriate evaluation of normal child development, well-child care, current immunization updates and ongoing patient education and health promotion.

The rotation will provide the student with an understanding of the variety of emotional and psychiatric states along with basic psychopathology and pharmacotherapeutics. In this rotation the students will augment and strengthen their deductive reasoning and clinical decision making skills by developing a systematic, evidence-based approach to common behavioral medicine problems. These problems are those most likely to be seen in primary and inpatient settings. This clinical learning rotation will enable the student to develop skills to make a mental health assessment. Emphasis will be placed on developing clinical and communication skills, further strengthening students ability to gain insight into the psychosocial aspects of comprehensive patient care.

The elective clinical rotation can be conducted in any of the core clinical learning rotations or available specialty rotations currently utilized within the Physician Assistant Program. Other elective rotations may be developed by the clinical coordinator or upon request as approved by the Director of Clinical Education. In the elective, the student will demonstrate knowledge and core competencies related to that specialty pertaining to the diagnoses, pathophysiology, risk factors, laboratory interpretation, procedures, and therapeutic strategies used. Testing and evaluation for the elective rotation will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the specialty.

This course is intended to assure that students have met defined program objectives for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes suitable for clinical practice. It will include a multi-system approach to assess physical examination and history taking skills, communication skills and the ability to summarize and document findings, make a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. This course will include standardized patient encounters with problem based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and/or Objective Structured Long Examination Records (OSLERs), a comprehensive oral case presentation to a faculty member, completion of a comprehensive multi-choice examination along with other evaluation tools.