FAM 701 Core Clerkship in Family Medicine
The Family Medicine core clerkship is an intense ambulatory experience. Students are allowed to see patients initially and formulate their assessments and plans under supervision of senior residents and attendings. Participation in comprehensive, longitudinal care is stressed. The common problems and responsibilities of a primary care physician are observed and taught. A lecture series and text supplement the clinical experience. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

FAM 710 Family Medicine Subinternship
An intensive inpatient primary care experience at Rush Copley. The subintern will function in a capacity similar to an intern, with supervision by a senior Family Medicine resident and faculty physician. Prerequisite: FAM 701. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

FAM 725 Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Unit
During this two- to four-week clerkship students develop skills in interviewing and managing alcoholic and other chemically dependent patients. A longitudinal interdisciplinary experience is stressed, emphasizing detoxification, rehabilitation, and outpatient treatment. Prerequisite: FAM 701. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

FAM 735 Primary Care Sports Medicine
The focus of this elective will be on outpatient management of acute and chronic sports and exercise-related injuries and medical issues pertinent to athletes in a multidisciplinary setting. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems common to athletes. In the context of sports medicine, the student will get exposure and improve proficiency in musculoskeletal physical examination, imaging (such as plain films, MRIs, and bone scans); biomechanics; physical therapy, physiology and metabolism; nutrition; and sports psychology. In addition to the clinical issues, the philosophy of primary care sports medicine will be explored, and the aspects of prevention in sports medicine will be highlighted. Students must make arrangements for this clerkship with Dr. Cynthia Waickus. Credit for this course will apply toward the 8 weeks' maximum credit in the "orthopedics" subspecialty. Prerequisites: FAM 701, MED 701, PED 701, SUR 701. [4 weeks]

FAM 741 Urban Primary Care
An advanced preceptorship with three family physicians in an urban practice. Students are expected to initiate and complete a research or quality improvement project focusing on preventive health services or the enhancement of access to medical care for minority communities. Prerequisites: FAM 701, MED 701, PED 701, OBG 703. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

FAM 745 Private Practice Preceptorship
A preceptorship with an experienced family physician, both at the office and in the hospital. The student will work in all areas of a busy physician's practice. Multiple sites in Chicago and suburbs are available. Prerequisites: FAM 701. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

FAM 761 Principles and Practice of Wound Care
The wound care elective is designed to introduce the student to the multidisciplinary approach used in the management of chronic wounds, including the evaluation and treatment of these wounds in the context of underlying complex medical conditions (such as diabetes mellitus, renal failure, osteomyelitis, arterial insufficiency, spinal cord injuries, peripheral vascular insufficiency, and resistant infections). Students will be introduced to new developments in the field of wound care (platelet derived GF, skin grafting, vacuum assisted closure, compression pumps/wraps, etc.). Since the patients return to the clinic on a weekly basis for ongoing treatment, students will have the opportunity to participate in continuity of care, and observe the wound healing. Prerequisites: FAM 701. FA WI SP SU [2 weeks]

FAM 781 Research in Family Medicine
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student's activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Office of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of 8-weeks’ maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Medical Student Programs. FA WI SP SU [4 or 8 weeks]