Overview

The aim of this elective is to introduce students to the breadth of FM care by working with family physicians in the inpatient setting. Students will be assigned to the USF Family Medicine Inpatient service at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Students will be responsible for evaluating patients under the guidance of a faculty member. Emphasis will be on the patient as a person, and applying one’s knowledge of the effects of disease, lifestyle, family setting, and personality on the development and management of the patient’s problems. Experience will be gained in the management of the wide range of problems present in family medicine.

Objectives

Provide experience on an inpatient Family Medicine service in a tertiary care hospital. Integrate the student into the hospital teaching service such that the student functions at the level of an intern, managing their own patients under the supervision of a Family Medicine faculty member. Strengthen the student’s ability to develop an initial assessment and plan for patients requiring hospitalization, to succinctly present the admission to the team, and to effectively manage the patient’s medical problems throughout the hospital admission. Educate the student regarding common medical problems requiring hospital admission, indications for common in-patient procedures, discharge planning, and legal/ethical/cost considerations.

Students on this elective will:

• Experience an inpatient Family Medicine service in a tertiary care hospital.
• Function at the level of an intern, managing their own patients under the supervision of a Family Medicine faculty member.
• Strengthen skills in development of an initial assessment and plan for patients requiring hospitalization, to succinctly present the admission to the team, and to effectively manage the patient’s medical problems throughout the hospital admission.
• Explain facets of common medical problems requiring hospital admission including: indications for common in-patient procedures, discharge planning, and legal/ethical/cost considerations.

Clinical Site

Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa, FL 33606

Overview

The aim of this elective is to reintroduce students to primary care in an outpatient Family Medicine clinic. Students will be assigned to the USF Family Medicine clinic where they will be responsible for evaluating patients under the guidance of a faculty member. Emphasis will be on the patient as a person, and applying one’s knowledge of the effects of disease, lifestyle, family setting, and personality on the development and management of the patient’s problems. Experience will be gained in the management of the wide range of problems present in family medicine. Students may also be assigned to work with the underserved community at the Judeo Christian Clinic and BRIDGE Clinic and mentoring first and/or second year students.

Objectives

The student will:

• Identify and manage problems which are commonly present in family medicine, emphasizing the importance of continuing care and follow-up.

• Identify the biological, psychological, and social factors that are relevant in the etiology of patients' problems and integrate these factors in a treatment plan.

• Improve problem solving, patient education and communication skills as well as medical management.

• Collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary setting, including working with Advanced Practice Providers to experience the relationship between them and the family physician.

Clinical Sites

Morsani Center for Advanced Health Care
Family Medicine Clinic
5th Floor
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

Judeo Christian Clinic
4120 ½ N. McDill Avenue
Tampa, FL 33607

University Professional Center
3500 Fletcher Avenue
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33613

Overview:

The Family Medicine Residency Programs at the University of South Florida (USF) offer fourth-year medical students from AAMC-accredited medical schools the opportunity to complete an Acting Internship (AI), which is a combined experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our programs, based at Tampa General Hospital and USF clinics provide diverse training experiences within a well-established academic medical center and a strong academic-based residency. During the rotation, students will gain hands-on experience managing a wide spectrum of patient conditions in both hospital and clinic settings under the direct supervision of experienced family medicine faculty and with other learners including residents and other medical students. Outpatient training takes place at the USF Family Medicine Clinic, where students will develop their skills in comprehensive primary care, considering the effects of disease, lifestyle, family dynamics, and psychosocial factors on patient health. Opportunities may also be available to serve underserved populations at the Judeo-Christian Clinic and BRIDGE Clinic, as well as to mentor first- and second-year medical students. This rotation is an excellent way to refine clinical skills, expand knowledge of family medicine, and explore our residency program.

Objectives:

Inpatient Experience

• Gain hands-on experience managing patients on an inpatient Family Medicine service within a tertiary care hospital.
• Function at the level of an intern, managing patient care under the supervision of Family Medicine faculty.
• Develop skills in formulating initial assessments and treatment plans, presenting admissions succinctly, and managing medical problems throughout hospitalization.
• Understand common medical conditions requiring hospitalization, indications for inpatient procedures, discharge planning, and the legal, ethical, and cost considerations in hospital-based care.

Outpatient Experience

• Identify and manage common conditions seen in family medicine, emphasizing the importance of continuity of care and follow-up.
• Integrate biological, psychological, and social factors into comprehensive patient treatment plans.
• Strengthen skills in clinical problem-solving, patient education, and effective communication.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, working alongside Advanced Practice Providers to understand their role in family medicine.

Clinical Sites

Morsani Center for Advanced Health Care

Family Medicine Clinic5th Floor

13330 USF Laurel Drive

Tampa, FL 33612

Judeo Christian Clinic

4120 ½ N. McDill Avenue

Tampa, FL 33607

University Professional Center

3500 Fletcher Avenue

Suite 100Tampa, FL 33613