PASSG 692: Family Medicine/ Primary Care

College/Program
Credits 6.0
The Family Medicine/Primary Care rotation is a six-week training experience in a family medicine or primary care setting. This course will provide overall instruction in the evaluation and management of common conditions and abnormalities encountered in the pediatric and adult populations. Family Medicine/Primary Care emphasizes the comprehensive care of the patient and family, including chronic and acute disease management, preventative care and health maintenance, and patient/family education. Other principles include continuity of care, delivery of cost-effective quality care and identifying supplemental sources of care within the community.