Medical Degree Program Admissions Application Criteria & Process Admission Requirements How to Apply FAQs Transfer Policy & Procedures Contact Us Curriculum Electives Information for Incoming Students Student Support 625H - Introduction to Family Practice This course is available to UCI fourth-year students only. Home Education Medical Education Medical Degree Program MD Programs Curriculum Family Medicine Elective > 625H - Introduction To Family Practice Course Director, Coordinator and General Administrative Information Faculty & Staff Office Location Phone Email Director: Andrew Nobe, MD 200 S. Manchester, Rm. 835Orange, CA 92868 714-456-6381 nobea@hs.uci.edu Coordinator:Bre Anna McNeill mcneilb1@hs.uci.edu DESCRIPTION The student will receive exposure to general family medicine clinical training by working with UCI family medicine residents and faculty. The elective will be ambulatory family medicine based at the UCI Health Family Health Center in Santa Ana, including procedures, behavioral science, and urgent care. One week of the rotation can be spent (but is not required) on the inpatient family medicine service at the UCI Medical Center. The inpatient week requires approval in advance by the supervising faculty. One week of inpatient is only for students completing a four-week elective. The student will also have the opportunity to participate in family medicine educational activities occurring at the UCI Health Family Health Center. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful. PREREQUISITES This course is intended for fourth-year students enrolled in the undergraduate medical education program at UCI School of Medicine. RESTRICTIONS This course is intended for fourth-year students enrolled in the undergraduate medical education program at UCI School of Medicine. COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Andrew Nobe has worked in higher education since 2019. Dr. Nobe received his medical degree at the University of Vermont. He completed a residency in family medicine at UCI and a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Long Beach Memorial. Bre Anna McNeill is the course coordinator for the 625H course. INFORMATION FOR THE FIRST DAY Who to Report to/Location to Report to on First Day: Junior Faculty Resident Location to Report on First Day: First Floor, Family Medicine Precepting Room, UCI Health Family Health Center Santa Ana, 800 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA Time to Report on First Day: 8:00 AM SITE: UCI Family Health Center, 800 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 – First Floor, Family Medicine Precepting Room. DURATION: two to four weeks Scheduling Coordinator: UCI students please email comsched@hs.uci.edu to make a scheduling appointment. Periods Available: The time of the course must be pre-approved by the elective director at least three months prior to the start of the course. No exceptions. NUMBER OF STUDENTS ALLOWED: One student per rotation block WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD DO TO PREPARE FOR THE COURSE Learn medical Spanish if not already proficient; review key topics mentioned above COMMUNICATION WITH FACULTY Questions about logistics should be directed to the course coordinator. Direct questions, comments, or concerns about the course can be directed to the course director. Contact information and office location are at the beginning of this document. The course director is also available to meet in person. Please email mcneilb1@hs.uci.edu to arrange an appointment. To ensure that your email will not be lost in the large volume of email received, please use the following convention for the subject line: SUBJECT: COURSE NAME, your last name, your issue (e.g. 625H, Smith, Request for appointment) Course Objectives and Program Objective Mapping The following are the learning objectives for the 625H course. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in these areas in order to satisfactorily complete the course. In addition, the extent of a student's mastery of these objectives will help guide the course evaluation and grade. Course Objective Mapped UCI School of Medicine Program Objective Sub Competency Core Competency Knowledgeable of the pathogenesis of diseases, interventions for effective treatment, and mechanism of health maintenance to prevent disease. K-2: Knowledge of the pathogenesis of diseases, interventions for effective treatment, and mechanisms of health maintenance to prevent disease. Disease Pathogenesis and Treatment Knowledgeable Knowledgeable of basic clinical skills required to meet the skills objectives, including interviewing, physical diagnosis, communication and clinical reasoning process. K-3: Knowledge of basic clinical skills required to meet the skills objectives, including interviewing, physical diagnosis, communication and clinical reasoning process. Basic Clinical Skills Knowledgeable Competent in their ability to conduct a medical interview and counsel to take into account patient health beliefs, patient agenda and the need for comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessment. S-1: The ability to competently conduct a medical interview and counseling to take into account patient health beliefs, patient agenda, and the need for comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessment. Medical Interview Skillful Skillful in their ability to competently perform a complete and organ-system-specific examination including a mental health status examination. S-2: The ability to perform a complete and organ-system-specific examination including a mental health examination. Physical Exam Skillful Skillful in their ability to articulate a cogent, accurate assessment and plan, and problem list, using diagnostic clinical reasoning skills in all the major disciplines. S-3: The ability to articulate a cogent, accurate assessment and plan, and problem list, using diagnostic clinical reasoning skills in all the major disciplines. Patient Management Skillful Skillful in their ability to search the medical literature, including electronic databases, and to locate and interpret up-to-date evidence to optimize patient care. S-4: The ability to search the medical literature, including electronic databases, and to locate and interpret up-to-date evidence to optimize patient care. Evidence-Based Medicine Skillful Skillful in their ability to practice effective preventive medicine by identifying, addressing and advocating for strategies to maintain health and well-being, to identify and treat disease early where appropriate and to advise on lifestyle practices. S-5: The ability to practice effective preventive medicine by identifying, addressing, and advocating for strategies to maintain health and well-being, to identify and treat disease early where appropriate and to advise on lifestyle practices. Patient Management Skillful Able to function effectively within the context of complexity and uncertainty in medical care. S-6: The ability to function effectively within the context of complexity and uncertainty in medical care. Patient Management Skillful Able to identify and process ethical and professional issues. A-1: Honesty and integrity reflecting the standards of the profession, in interacting with colleagues, patients, families, and professional organizations. Professionalism Altruistic Honest and how integrity reflecting the standards of the profession, in interacting with colleagues, patients, families, and professional organizations. A-1: Honesty and integrity reflecting the standards of the profession, in interacting with colleagues, patients, families, and professional organizations. Professionalism Altruistic Professional in their behavior reflecting compassion and respect for patient privacy, altruism and a commitment to comprehensive, holistic medical care. A-2: Professional behaviors reflecting compassion and respect for patient privacy, altruism, and a commitment to comprehensive, holistic medical care. Compassion Altruistic Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures, health beliefs and social factors impacting patient health and illness. A-3: Sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultures, health beliefs, and social factors impacting patient health and illness. Cultural and Social Awareness Altruistic Committed to seek knowledge and skills to better serve the needs of the underserved in their communities. A-4: The commitment to seek knowledge and skills to better serve the needs of the underserved in their communities. Cultural and Social Awareness Altruistic Respectful of all colleagues and team members. A-1: Honesty and integrity reflecting the standards of the profession, in interacting with colleagues, patients, families and professional organizations. Professionalism Altruistic Course Resources TEXTS AND READINGS: REQUIRED AND SUPPORTING Robert Taylor's Family Medicine Goroll's Primary Care Medicine Major Exams, Assignments and Grading MANDATORY SESSIONS The enrolled student is expected to be on time for all assigned clinical sessions and to remain in each session for the duration of the clinical session. MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS There are no required written assignments or exams for the final grade in this course. GRADING Medical Students are graded using the following scale: Honors (H), Pass (P), Fail (F), and Incomplete (I). For further information, please review the Grading Policy. You have 30 days from the date of the grade to appeal any aspect of this grade. Please contact your clerkship/course director should you have any questions. Requirements for “Pass” To receive a grade of Pass, students must demonstrate successful performance in all the following areas: Knowledge Patient Care Practice-Based Learning Interpersonal & Communication Skills Professionalism Systems-Based Practice Requirements for “Honors” To receive a grade of Honors, students must demonstrate exceptional performance in all the following areas: Knowledge Patient Care Practice-Based Learning Interpersonal & Communication Skills Professionalism Systems-Based Practice You must score at least 80% on the post-test to be considered for honors. Grounds for “Incomplete” You will not be issued a grade until all elements of the course have been completed. REMEDIATION Remediation, if needed, will be designed by the Course Director to suit the issue at hand. Grounds for “Fail”: You will receive a grade of "Fail" if the requirements for passing the course have not been met. Please refer to the Grading Policy for the impact of the "Fail" grade to the transcript. Attendance: Students are required to attend family medicine resident didactics every Thursday afternoon from 1:15 p.m.-5 p.m., unless excused by the chief resident, course coordinator, or course director. Additionally, students are required to attend the morning report every Wednesday morning from 8 a.m.-8:20 a.m., if they are scheduled to be at the Santa Ana site that morning.