Week 1: Classroom Based Learning
Before the preceptorship, you should have completed 36 contact hours in relevant family medicine concepts to acquire the necessary theoretical preparation. During week 1 of the FM block you will complete sessions on topics that include the following:
- Introduction to Family Medicine
- Communication Skills
- Approach to Common Symptoms in Primary Care
- Ethics
- Adolescent Health
- Models of Consultation
- Family Health
- Geriatrics
- Quality Improvement Cycles
- Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Care
Week 2 - 5: Preceptorship
During the four week preceptorship, students will be placed in groups at different hospitals. A logbook will guide the desired tasks and activities to be carried out. More details are in the Requirements of Family Medicine Preceptorship section.
Week 6: Assessment
The last week of the block will include multiple forms of assessment. Logbooks will be submitted to faculty for review and COM faculty may request that groups present again their quality improvement projects. In addition, student will take a written (multiple choice and short answer) exam and an OSCE.