FAMMED 215: Procedures for Community Medicine and Global Health

Course Description

Designed to give pre-clerkship students a broad overview of the diverse specialties and career trajectories available within the rewarding field of primary care. Students experience hands-on immersion in common office-based procedures, including abscess incision & drainage, toenail removal, joint injection, IUD insertion, and skin biopsy. Sessions led by primary care (pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine) faculty and residents address important topics about the field including lifestyle, scope of practice and diversity of career opportunities. Enrollment open to MD and Grad students only.