PAS-5050 Clinical Problem Solving 1
Clinical Problem Solving 1 The focus of this course will be to synthesize and practice the theoretical and practical aspects of critical thinking involved in the process of clinical problem solving. Through the application of self-discovery and through integration of clinical reasoning utilizing all knowledge and skills already obtained, students will continue to solve problems that are frequently encountered in the day-to-day practice of medicine. In large and small group settings, a problem-based learning (PBL) format will be used to accomplish this goal. This class will apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned across the curriculum to individual patient cases. Throughout the year, the cases presented will relate to the organ system being studied in the Physiology and Pathophysiology, Clinical Medicine, and Pharmacology and Clinical Therapeutics courses. Beginning in CPS 1, students will be involved in weekly "pre-clinical" experiences. The experiences will have a primary care focus, but will also expose the students to specialty practice and other ancillary services of medicine. Students will initially observe and slowly, according to their skills and with preceptor supervision, sequentially increase their independence, applying the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes they are learning in the classroom. This will be their introduction to practice-based medicine and a precursor to their clinical year and clinical practice.