Curriculum
Curriculum
Daily interactive and engaging lectures on various topics. These topics will cover diseases by systems and specialty. Several sessions will be devoted to hands on experiences such as physical exam, procedures, bedside ultrasound and standardized patient interview. Each student will work on preparing a patient case study during the two weeks and will be asked to present on the last day of the program. Full attendance is a requirement (except for emergency medical or family situations). The program will run from 9 am to 4 pm daily. Below, you can a look at a sample curriculum (subject to change).
Sample Curriculum
Week 1
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| AM |
Overview/Mission |
Cardiology Heart anatomy and physiology |
Cancer Colon cancer |
Pulmonary Lung anatomy/physiology |
Simulation Lab Patient interview |
| PM |
Overview of initial patient encounter |
Cardiology Heart diseases |
Lab Anatomy Lab |
Pulmonary Small group case discussion |
Field Trip Emergency Life flight tour |
Sample Curriculum
Week 2
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| AM |
Musculoskeletal: Anatomy |
Trauma/ER Management of trauma patients |
Endocrinology Diabetes Mellitus/Use of glucometer |
Neurology Brain anatomy/physiology |
Simulation Lab Patient interview |
| PM |
Limb and Joint: X-rays, CT scans |
Trauma/ER Anatomy Lab |
Endocrinology Medical Ethics/Population Health |
Neurology Neuro exam |
Closing Case presentations |