PAS 750 - Medically Underserved Populations Clerkship

(6 units)

The Medically Underserved Populations clerkship offers second-year PA students a 5-week primary care clinical introduction to the role of medical providers in either an underserved urban, underserved community clinic or a rural setting. This course specifically expects students to encounter social determinants that affect health outcomes in a variety of vulnerable populations.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Internship/Practicum: 6
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. obtain a problem-focused medical history.
2. perform a full physical examination.
3. communicate clinical information.
4. order and interpret diagnostic tests.
5. produce documentation for patient care.
6. integrate patient data to develop a differential diagnosis.
7. develop a treatment plan.
8. use evidence-based guidelines to provide patient care.
9. demonstrate awareness of personal limitations and seek assistance when needed.
10. demonstrate professionalism
11. interact professionally as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team.
12. demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity when interacting with people of diverse backgrounds.
13. manage patients with acute conditions.
14. manage patients with chronic conditions.

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