Patient Care Phase

​​​​​​​​​In the 12-month Patient Care Phase, students achieve specific competencies in six core clinical disciplines:

  • Family Medicine – 6 weeks, 12 credits
  • Internal Medicine – 12 weeks, 24 credits
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology – 6 weeks, 12 credits
  • Pediatrics – 6 weeks, 12 credits
  • Psychiatry – 6 weeks, 12 credits
  • Surgery – 6 weeks, 12 credits

Students will also have six weeks off or time to schedule a clinical elective.

Students can participate in these clinical experiences in a variety of locations, both in urban and rural settings throughout the WWAMI region.

PATIENT CARE PHASE RESOURCES

BEGINNING YOUR PATIENT CARE PHASE

Find presentation slides with important information on starting your patient care phase

Intro to Patient Care Slides
OVERVIEW OF CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

Find an overview and resources for clinical encounters

Clinical Encounters Overview
CLINCAL ENCOUNTERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions relating to clinical encounters

Clinical Encounter FAQs