MED 3001: Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine

MED 3001: Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine is a two-credit course designed to prepare third-year osteopathic medical students for clinical rotations. It provides essential knowledge on policies, professionalism, and expectations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Students engage in virtual instruction, asynchronous learning, and on-campus simulations to develop clinical reasoning, diagnostic interpretation, and procedural skills. The course includes a two-week focus on obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and surgery, with reinforcement through high-fidelity simulations. Students will practice key skills, including sterile field management, suturing, airway management, and surgical instrumentation, while integrating diagnostic interpretation of EKGs, chest X-rays, and OB ultrasound. Assessments include simulations, quizzes, and written evaluations, with a pass/fail grading system. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate competency in clinical skills, diagnostic decision-making, and professional conduct, ensuring a strong foundation for success in their clinical training.