PAS CHATT 615: Hospital Medicine

The Hospital Medicine Clinical Rotation provides physician assistant students with comprehensive, supervised clinical practice experience in inpatient hospital medicine. Students will actively participate in the evaluation and management of patients presenting with acute health needs in the inpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in patient-centered care, continuity of care, and integration of evidence-based medicine in a diverse surgical setting. Under the guidance of licensed preceptors, students will strengthen: Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Clinical Skills, Technical Skills, Professional Behaviors, and Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities. Upon completion of the rotation, students will be able to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals and families in a hospital setting, while embodying the professional competencies required for the PA role. Delivered in an inpatient clinical setting.