INT 418 - Internal Medicine Acting Internship

The purpose of this rotation is to provide the student an opportunity to function as an Acting Intern on the general medicine wards at the VA Medical Center. The student will admit patients, perform initial history and physical examinations, write all orders, discuss the case with an attending, make daily rounds with the attending physician and other members of the ward team and perform all necessary procedures. Skills to be obtained during this rotation include improved diagnostic techniques through history and physical examination and improved skills in therapy. Since continuity of care is essential to training, absences should be minimized during this elective.