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Medicine Courses
MEDS 410 - Foundations of Medical Practice (58)
An introduction to conceptual and practical foundations in, and approaches to, medical practice with focus on application of knowledge and a broad range of clinical skills. Much learning takes place in classrooms, simulated clinical spaces, labs and in the community. In addition, students will participate (under direct supervision) in patient care in a longitudinal family medicine clinic experience weekly and will engage in blocks of intensive, immersive learning in clinical and extra-clinical community-based environments.
MEDS 420 - Extending Medical Practice (54)
An application of conceptual and practical foundations via experiential clinical learning undertaken across a variety of healthcare settings. Applied learning will be supported by continued small-group classrooms, labs, and simulated clinical care encounters. Weekly participation in the longitudinal 鈥榗ontinuity鈥� clinic will also continue. Students will have the opportunity to undertake multiple elective experiences. Prerequisite: MEDS 410.
MEDS 430 - Consolidation of Medical Practice (36)
A capstone course where students will consolidate conceptual and practical foundations and applied learning via increasingly complex patient presentations. Learning will highlight advanced aspects of patient care, systems, and the challenges of care across all levels. MEDS 430 takes place mostly in clinical care supervised locations. Students will choose elective areas to enhance their grounding for the next stage of their career. Prerequisite: MEDS 420.