Training medical students is an integral part of our mission in family medicine education. We welcome 3rd and 4th year students for electives tailored in four week blocks. Students are given primary responsibility under faculty supervision and most teaching is one on one. Daily noon conferences and other didactic lectures provide an educational forum for interaction. Evaluation is based upon performance of physical exam skills, history taking, differential diagnoses creation, treatment plans,
and teamwork concepts.

PREREQUISITES: For rotations August – February, students must be in their final year of medical school. Rotations March – June, are open to students in their 3rd year (5th yr UMKC) of medical school. All students must have had a Family Medicine rotation, and be in the top 2/3 class rank / minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to students with an exam score of 80 or higher (COMLEX three digit 465).

Application materials must be submitted no later than 12 weeks prior to the requested rotation start date. Once application is reviewed, we will request additional application materials which include: a letter of recommendation from a family physician, and a brief personal statement (2-3 paragraphs).

Required Supplemental Application Materials may be directly sent to the Medical Student Coordinator: gina.scott@tmcmed.org

Family Medicine Course Director ~ Todd Shaffer, MD, MBA

This elective will provide students with experience in primary care. Curriculum is one week each in OB, Inpatient, outpatient and Geriatrics. Those with specific interests may have their block customized. Students will learn about diagnoses and management found in a primary care office. This elective allows for two U.S. students per month. Overnight call will be 2 times during the rotation for after-hours experience. Learning Objectives:

1. Assemble the skills and valued needed for healthcare of people of all ages
2. Synthesize the dynamics of an integrated health system and overall patient care
3. Examine community strategies to help the underserved population
4. Utilize hands on training with obstetrics and neonates
5. Developing and promoting interest in preventative Family Medicine

Geriatrics Course Director ~ Jon Dedon, MD

Students receive exposure to the elderly in the nursing home, and the outpatient clinic. They will learn about conditions, demographics of an aging society, ethical and social issues. The setting for this elective is the Long Term Care Facility and Geriatric Outpatient Assessment Clinic at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. Many elderly patients are seen, and are supervised by Geriatric Medicine faculty and fellows. As many as five students may participate monthly. Learning Objectives:

1. Conditions such as dementia, falls urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, heart failure, DMII
2. Ethical issues ~ end of life care, advanced directives, and surrogate decision makers
3. Social Issues ~ elder abuse, healthcare financing
4. Geriatric Assessment including use of screening instruments
5. Educational path leading to becoming a Family Medicine Geriatrician

OB / Womens' Health Course Director ~ Todd Shaffer, MD, MBA

Emphasis is on Identifying the skills and values for a family physician performing obstetrics. Curriculum is four weeks of Family Medicine OB. They will learn diagnoses and management of common disorders, and perform hands on procedures under faculty supervision. This elective allows for one U.S. student per month. Overnight call will be with residents during the rotation for after-hours experience. Learning Objectives:

1. Utilize hands on training with obstetrical and neonatal patients
2. Develop skills for basic bedside ultrasound
3. Develop knowledge in colposcopy and triage of abnormal pap smears
4. Perform outpatient antepartum continuity skills

For More Information, contact: Jackie Ware Sod-Sod, Residency Program Coordinator waresodsodj@umkc.edu or 816-235-1966

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