Family Medicine In-Depth Electives
Objectives:
• To give the student an understanding and appreciation of family medicine through exposure to its many facets
• To allow the student, under appropriate supervision, to assume diagnostic and therapeutic responsibilities of problems commonly managed by family physicians.
• Indiana University Elective Number is 71YF713
Medicine Service – One Week
• Admit and follow patients with the medicine chief resident as the overseer/back-up (not more than one patient per day or three total)
• Present patients during rounds
• Treated just like a resident except all orders and notes must be co-signed by the chief, and no new patients after 3:00 pm
• Spend one night on call with a resident
• Attend all noon conferences
Pediatric and Family Medicine Clinic – One Week
• Rounds in the morning with pediatrics team
• Work up all patients along with resident until 5:00 pm
• After rounds, and when not working up a patient, spend time at the Family Medicine Clinic seeing patients as assigned by a resident
• Student will have one night on call with a resident
• Attend all noon conferences
Obstetrics – One Week
• Spend one week with on call residents including one 24-hour shift on call
• Attend all teaching sessions
• May assist or observe in surgery
• Should be given at least two opportunities for deliveries
• Attend all noon conferences
Community Family Medicine and Sports Medicine – One Week
• Variable time spent between Family Medicine Clinic, Sports Medicine Institute, South Bend Center for the Homeless, and Southeast Neighborhood Clinic
• Flexible time to spend on a particular service of interest
• Attend all noon conferences
Medical Student Quotes
"I thought this was a great rotation in which to learn about the residency. I worked with most of the residents and feel like I got to know everyone really well. Everyone was pleasant to work with and eager to teach"
4th year student, Indiana University
"I enjoyed the variety of the rotation which allowed me to experience and to get a feel for multiple areas of how the FM Residency works since I spent a week in clinic, peds inpt., OB, & medicine inpt. I also felt the inpt peds week was very beneficial as I learned a lot and saw/admitted a vast variety of things."
4th year student, Indiana University
"An excellent month. The residents and Family Medicine faculty were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, As a result of this rotation I plan to strongly consider Memorial Hospital as one of my top choices for residency.",
3rd year student, Indiana University
“Perfect level of responsibility for a 4th year student. The residents ensured I felt comfortable with my patient care, but still allowed for as much responsibility as I wanted. Overall, one of the best rotations so far!”
4th year student, Indiana University
“Everyone(residents, faculty, nursing staff, and administrative staff )was very friendly and willing to help. A great balance of academics and hands-on experience. I wish I could spend more time here.”
4th year student, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
“Allowed to see patients alone, develop plan of treatment and do procedures. Staffed patients with chief and staff attending personally.”
4th year student, Indiana University
“Worked with hardworking, competent, knowledgeable, and pleasant residents. They are like the resident I’d like to be. What a fun experience on Peds.”
4th year student, Indiana University
“Allowed to do vaginal deliveries with family physicians and community OB/GYN physicians. Good experience with patient triage and work up of common issues in pregnancy.”
4th year student, Indiana University
“Very well structured rotation”
4th year student, Indiana University
"This program depends on the quality of its residents for the rotations– those residents are exceptional.”
4th year student
“On the OB floor the attending took time to present hypothetical situations, encouraging critical thinking and make opportunities for hands-on experiences”
3rd year student