ARC Standard A3.12d Clinical Required Rotations
The program must define, publish and make readily available to enrolled and prospective students general program information to include all required curricular components including required rotation disciplines.
Course Description:
A one‐month required clinical rotation designed to provide the student with an understanding of adult medicine, which includes internal medicine and geriatrics, as practiced in the ambulatory and/or inpatient care setting. The rotation will provide the student with practical opportunities to incorporate the multiple medical and surgical disciplines necessary in a diverse practice setting population. The student will also gain exposure to concerns related to family dynamics, including psychosocial interventions, end of life issues, and psychiatric disorders as seen in primary care practices. The students will become familiar with hospital-based practice when appropriate to the preceptor’s practice.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Family Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Emergency Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Surgical Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Community Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Women’s Health Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Pediatric Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with infants, children, and adolescents.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Behavioral/Mental Health Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Elective Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4
Course Description:
The month-long Secondary Elective Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical needs associated with adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
Credits: 4