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Office Location

Phone

Email

Director:Dang Duong, MD

Bldg. 26, Ste. 1001, ZOT 4076H

714-456-6015

dkduong@uci.edu

Coordinator: Vanessa Aviles

101 City Drive Bldg. 22A, Rm. 2110 Orange, CA 92868

vanessa@hs.uci.edu

DESCRIPTION

Students spend four weeks as sub-interns during which time they carry the full ward responsibility of an intern. The sub-internship is designed to improve clinical competence and to prepare the students for the challenges and demands of the internship.

PREREQUISITES

This course is intended for third- and fourth-year students enrolled in the undergraduate medical education program at UCI School of Medicine. 

RESTRICTIONS

This course is intended for third- and fourth-year students enrolled in the undergraduate medical education program at UCI School of Medicine.   

COURSE DIRECTOR

Dr. Duong is the course director for the 536 course. 

Alexia Cage is the course coordinator for the 536 course. 

INFORMATION FOR THE FIRST DAY

Who to Report to on First Day: Please contact the course coordinator

Location to Report on First Day: Please contact the course coordinator

Time to Report on First Day: Please contact the course coordinator

SITE: UCI Medical Center

DURATION: Four weeks 

Scheduling Coordinator: UCI students please call 714-456-8462 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: Five per rotation

WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD DO TO PREPARE FOR THE COURSE

Details coming soon.

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 acage@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. 536, Smith, Request for appointment) 

Course Objective

Mapped UCI School of Medicine Program Objective

Sub Competency

Core Competency

Understand and solidify the fundamental knowledge in internal medicine they attained in third year.

A-1. Knowledge of the structure and function of the major organ systems, including the molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis

Structure and Function of Organ Systems

Knowledgeable

Learn how to effectively apply their medical knowledge in the real clinical settings.

A-3. Knowledge of basic clinical skills required to meet the skills objectives, including interviewing, physical diagnosis, communication and clinical reasoning processes

Basic Clinical Skills

Knowledgeable

Skillfully conduct medical interviews and perform comprehensive physical examination of patients with utmost professionalism.

B-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

B-2. The ability to competently perform a complete and organsystem-specific examination including a mental health status examination

Medical Interview

Physical Exam

Skillful

Skillful

Use evidence-based medicine to conduct medical care in the highest standards of UC Irvine Medical Center’s Mission Statement.

B-4. The ability to search medical literature, including electronic databases, and to locate and interpret up-to-date evidence to optimize patient care

Evidence-Based Medicine

Skillful

Provide care in a proactive manner for their patients (actively work with other consultants, coordinate the care among different care services, participate in discharge planning, etc).

C-1. Honesty and integrity reflecting the standards of the profession, in interacting with colleagues, patients, families and professional organizations

D-2. A commitment to patient care and to the well-being of patients and colleagues

Professionalism

Patient Care

Altruistic

Dutiful

Develop other important qualities to become a truly great physician – compassion, patience, empathy, communication skills, teaching skills, etc.

C-2. Professional behaviors reflecting compassion and respect for patient privacy, altruism and a commitment to comprehensive, holistic medical care

C-3. Sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultures, health beliefs and social factors impacting patient health and illness

D-1. A commitment to lifelong learning and independently seeking new knowledge and skills in their own recognized areas of learning deficit

D-3. A commitment to serve our community

Compassion

Cultural and Social Awareness

Lifelong Learning

Community

Altruistic

Altruistic

Dutiful

Dutiful

TEXTS AND READINGS: SUGGESTED

Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics, Harrison's Medical text

MANDATORY SESSIONS

Session Title

Location

N/A

N/A

MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS 

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 

Grading and evaluation will be done at the end of each block. The evaluation by the senior resident and the attending will account for 95% of your final grade. The presentation during Sub I meetings will account for the remaining 5% of your final grade. The student will receive a grade of Honors, Pass or Fail. The student's final grade will be submitted on the standard UCI form. The student will be evaluated by attendings and residents in the area of clinical performance, clinical skills, formal presentation, learning accomplishments, attendance, attitude and effort. If the student fails, the elective a grade of "F" will be permanently recorded on his/her transcript. The student can repeat the course for a second grade. However, the "F" will not be removed from the transcript. 

Requirements for “Pass” 

To receive a grade of Pass, students must demonstrate successful performance in all of 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 of the following areas: 

  • Knowledge
  • Patient Care
  • Practice-Based Learning
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice 

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.