FMP 5012

Family Medicine and Family Therapy

Columbus, GA

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FMP 5012                  Family Medicine and Family Therapy
(Special Elective)

Location:                      Department of Family Medicine
                                   The Medical Center
                                   1900 Tenth Avenue, Suite 100
                                   Columbus , Georgia   31902

Enrollment:                    Min:   1     Max:      1

Prerequisites:                Completion of Core Rotations

Duration:                       1 month

Months Offered:             July through June

Goal:  To help the student increase their knowledge of family
systems theory and to gain skill in its application in the practice of Family Medicine.

Objectives:  At the end of this elective, the student will:

• In the evaluation and development of treatment strategies of their patients be able to integrate family therapy knowledge and skills into routine medical care as well as in the care of families with psychosomatic problems, life cycle transition stresses or problems produced by illness or medical treatment.
• Be able to gain the confidence of patients by meeting their needs appropriately.
• Be able to identify the health resources available in the community.

Activities:
Lecture Hours:  10 hours per week             
Clinic Hours:     40 per week
Lab Hours:                                                  
Seminar Hours:
Small Group:                                               
Other:  

Assessment:  Clinical performance evaluation by faculty is based on student’s performance in the areas of:  patient care, medical knowledge, practice based learning and improvement, professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills and systems based learning.

For further information contact Janine Burgher-Jones, M.D., Clerkship Director, Department of Family Practice, (706) 571-1402.  (Participation in this elective must be approved by the Department of Family Medicine, MCG.  Contact the Medical Student Coordinator, ext 1-4075.)