M3 Clerkship
Welcome to the Internal Medicine Clerkship. This clerkship consists of both inpatient and outpatient/consultative internal medicine-based rotations at VCU Medical Center and Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. Through these clinical experiences, students will apply and develop their knowledge and skills in the world of medicine. This growth in clinical abilities will occur through direct patient care, learning at the bedside and through the opportunity to attend weekly case conferences and learning didactics.
We have made every effort to provide an environment in which your own skill-directed learning can be maximized.
Welcome
M3 Clerkship Director: Nathaniel Warner, MD
Welcome from the M3 Clerkship Director
M3 Clerkship
Resources
- Gather relevant HPI and historical patient information based on the patient's presenting condition in the care of patients presenting with acute, chronic, or preventative healthcare needs.
- Perform an accurate, relevant physical examination in the care of patients presenting with acute healthcare needs.
- Analyze available data and pertinent patient information to develop and refine a prioritized differential diagnosis.
- Apply knowledge of underlying epidemiology and mechanisms of disease to develop a comprehensive management plan, including the selection of appropriate screening and diagnostic tests, pharmacologic and other therapeutic interventions.
- Communicate clinical reasoning in oral and written format that is organized, concise, and clear, promoting effective and efficient care.
- Competently interpret routine procedures, and understand the components of informed consent, including identification of the indications, risks, limitations, justifications, and complications of these procedures.
- Provide clinical care with respect for the privacy, dignity, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors of patients and their families to promote shared decision making.
- Employ clear, collaborative communication with patients and their family members, and members of the interprofessional healthcare team, creating an inclusive, respectful environment in both educational and clinical settings.
- Demonstrate ethical decision making, honesty, integrity, accountability, and responsibility, fulfilling the professional obligations of a physician in all interactions with patients, their families, colleagues, and members of the educational and healthcare teams.
- Utilize evidence-based medicine to answer clinical questions and promote high value care.
- Facilitate the ongoing development of self and others through the identification of personal strengths and limitations, proactive solicitation and provision of feedback, and incorporation of self-directed learning opportunities.
- Analyze the biopsychosocial factors that influence a patient’s health, risk of disease, ability to adhere to established care plans, and response to therapeutic interventions.
- Utilize technology to obtain patient information, optimize patient care, and provide patients and their families with appropriate educational materials.
- Understand the interaction of the various components of the healthcare delivery system to ensure the continuity and coordination of patient care, optimize outcomes, and deliver high value care.
Contacts
M3 Clerkship
IM Clerkship Course Director
Nathaniel Warner, MD
VCU Health/VCU School of Medicine
Office: VMI Building, room 205c
Phone: (804) 828-5724
Email: nathaniel.warner@vcuhealth.org
IM Clerkship Course Associate Director
Patrick Fadden, MD
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
Medical Services (4d-127)
1201 East Broad Rock Road
Richmond, Virginia 23249
Phone: (804) 675-5000, ext. 5329
Email: patrick.fadden@vcuhealth.org
M3 Medicine Clerkship Administrator
Thomas Bryan, MEd
West Hospital, Sixth Floor, East Wing, Room 208
Phone: (804) 628-0247
Fax: (804) 828-4926
Email: thomas.bryan@vcuhealth.org
Chief Resident On Call
Pager: 1709
Phone: (804) 828-5163