The Goal and Objectives of the Family Medicine Clerkship
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Goal: Students will learn and apply the Family Medicine approach to health care exemplified by these key components:
a. Biopsychosocial aspects of care
b. Comprehensive care
c. Continuity of care
d. Context of care
e. Coordination and integration of care
Objective 1: Students will learn and apply knowledge of common problems and wellness and prevention within the framework of the Family Medicine approach to patient care.
Objective 2: Students will learn and apply selected effective patient-centered care skills.
Objective 3: Students will integrate clinical knowledge and effective patient-centered care skills into their care of patients adopting healthier behaviors.
Objective 4: Students will act professionally in the care of patients and their families; and in interactions with their health care team and communities.
Please note that we plan to communicate with students using UW email about scheduling, evaluation and other issues. If you are scheduled for an upcoming rotation and you do not wish these communications to be e-mailed to you, please contact Toby Keys, Clerkship Coordinator, at 206.543.9425.