Year Four Courses
Four Week Electives
PED 739 - Pediatric Cardiology Elective with global health experience (4th year) - 5
Instructor: Linda Pauliks, MD
FCMED 722 - Family Medicine Acting Internship
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Program Directors:
- Dr. Shanin Gross
Administrative Coordinator:
Contact Information:
Dr. Shanin Gross, sgross@hmc.psu.edu
Prerequisites:
Limited to students enrolled in The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine who have completed their third year core clerkships.
Maximum Number of Students:
When Offered:
Length Of Course:
Date/Time/Location:
Hershey Medical Center Family Medicine Inpatient Service, University Physician Group Outpatient Offices, or PSU Family Medicine Residency Program in Lebanon, PA (inpatient and outpatient sites)
Description:
Opportunity to assume the responsibility of a 1st year resident with either an inpatient or outpatient focus. Continue to develop diagnostic skills on either an inpatient or outpatient population and continue to develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans while mastering patient communication skills. Depending on availability (first-come-first-served basis) students may select a inpatient-only month, outpatient-only month, or a split inpatient-outpatient month.
Additional Information:
STUDENTS MUST CONTACT THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE OFFICE OF PREDOCTORAL EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS ACTING INTERNSHIP.