MED 408 - Medical School Readiness: Clinical Practice and Presentation

(3 units) CO14

Application of medical case study research techniques through individual and group exploration of sample patients. Research of case-specific medical biochemistry, development of patient history and physical exam findings with written case study thesis and presentation at culmination of course. Limited to UNR Med Pathway students.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate their knowledge and skills developed in previous Core and major classes by completing a project or structured experience of practical significance.
2. write the results of a research study in the appropriate academic format for a given discipline.
3. develop and design appropriate steps and tasks to conduct a research project based on an original research question.
4. review and present a clinical case in order to learn the process of clinical problem solving.
5. describe scientific methods and processes as pertinent to the discipline studied.
6. use patient information to critically analyze identified problems related to appropriate pathophysiological indicators.
7. identify, reference, and utilize the appropriate quantity and quality of resources including online resources, texts, journal articles, community resources, faculty, and assigned fourth year medical student for selected learning issues.
8. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of the relationship between science and technology and societal issues in both focused and broad interdisciplinary contexts.

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