The Podiatric Basic Skills practicum is one course consisting of clinical training experiences that span three quarters during the second year. Its purpose is to help each student develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings. PMEDG 1618 1 credits summer quarter, PMEDG 1620 0.5 credits fall quarter, PMEDG 1621 0.5 credits winter quarter. Summer, Fall & Winter Quarters Second Year.

Credits: 2

The Podiatric Medicine CORE rotation consists of a one-month training experience at each of five different locations (A, B, C, D, E) during the third year. The overall goal of the rotation is to develop skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and physical examination techniques. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of patients of all ages and differing pathologies.

Credits: Each rotation 4

The Outpatient Medicine/Medical Subspecialty rotation is a four-week training experience at an outpatient primary care clinic. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with common, general medical conditions, including history taking, physical examination, ordering and interpreting labs, and the use of imaging. It is expected that the student will be able to formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan appropriate to the medical pathologies encountered.

Credits: 4

Each clerkship consists of a 4-week training experience at a hospital-based podiatry clinic associated with a residency. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

Credits: Each clerkship 4

The Podiatric Medicine CORE rotation consists of one 1-month training experience in podiatric medicine, biomechanics, and surgery. In collaboration with the Office of Clinical Education, students play a role in selecting the location of this rotation. The training experiences take place at established student training programs in association with residencies nationwide. The goal is to enhance the skills of diagnosis and management of podiatric patients. Students will improve skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and physical examination techniques.

Credits: 4

The Surgery/Surgical Subspecialty rotation is a four-week training experience on a surgical service, i.e., orthopedics, vascular, general, or plastics. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with non-podiatric pathologies that warrant surgical intervention. Students will utilize diagnostic and treatment modalities throughout the peri-operative period.

Credits: 4

The Inpatient Medicine/Medical Subspecialty rotation is a four-week training experience on an inpatient or medical subspecialty service (i.e. endocrinology, infectious disease, etc) service. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with general medical pathologies that require inpatient management. Participating with other medical students and residents on the house staff, students will assist in the management of various serious medical conditions.

Credits: 4

The rotation consists of seven 4-week training experiences at affiliated student/residency training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital-based component. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and physical examination techniques.

Credits: Each rotation 4