First Year Courses
Clinical Skills 1A
Clinical Skills 1A is the initial communication course that introduces students to the basics of doctor/patient communication. Lectures on medical interviewing and health literacy, small group meetings with attending physicians and housestaff, and videotaped interactions with standardized patients are included in the course. In addition, basic physical exam skills are introduced. The course meets twice a week for 85 minutes for lectures and arranges small group reviews, patient interactions, and standardized patient practice. The course is assessed by demonstration of skills with a standardized patient.
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