PAS-5062 Physical Diagnosis 3
This course is the third in a series of three courses. The course will utilize the competencies acquired in Physical Diagnosis 1 and 2 as the foundation upon which the student will continue to refine their skills in performing the focused medical history and physical examination. Additionally, the course will facilitate critical thinking in the student’s approach to the patient with a physical complaint. Course format will include lectures, small group practice sessions, and standardized patient encounters. Appropriate documentation of the focused history and physical as taught in Physical Diagnosis 2 will be reinforced in this course. As a part of this course, students will participate in the second of a two-part workshop series at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This workshop will focus on appreciating perspective, developing empathy, and identifying and reflecting on personal biases and their impact on clinical care.
Offered
Didactic Phase, Summer Semester