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Internal Medicine Rotation

About the rotation
Who will you be working with?
What should you carry with you?
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A typical day
Pre-rounds
Work rounds
Attending rounds
Presenting newly admitted patients
Writing admit orders


About the rotation

The internal medicine clerkship is usually of two to three month’s duration and is largely an inpatient experience. This clerkship will not only introduce you to general Internal Medicine but it will also deepen your knowledge of the subspecialties of Internal Medicine, which include Cardiology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Hematology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Rheumatology.