MED - 717 Palliative Care

This two- or four-week elective course designed for fourth year medical students (and approved third years, who have completed their internal medicine clerkship) will provide a window into the work of a comprehensive palliative care team. The course will provide both a broad overview and a more nuanced look into specialty-level topics like pain and symptom management as well as directing goals of care conversations and delivering bad news. This will be accomplished primarily through assisting with the management of inpatient palliative care consults, preparing patient presentations and written notes in the medical record. This will include hands-on, case-based experience with controlling symptoms and holding serious values-based discussions with patients and families. Additionally, students will participate in dedicated white board lectures with Palliative fellows and attending physicians, interprofessional conferences, and daily work rounds. Pre- or Corequisite: MED-703. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4