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 SlidesOVERVIEW OF CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
Find an overview and resources for clinical encounters
Clinical Encounters OverviewCLINCAL ENCOUNTERS FAQ
Frequently asked questions relating to clinical encounters
Clinical Encounter FAQs