This course is available only to third-year medical students enrolled in Southwestern Medical School at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

Introduction to Family Medicine   - what IS Family Medicine anyway?

Goals and Learning Objectives - what you need to learn during the month-long rotation

Curriculum - including common patient presentations and learning activities

Evaluation and Grading - including grading components, scale, notification and challenges, and course evaluation

Faculty/Staff Information - names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.

Reading Recommendations and Other Resources - suggested books and resources

On-line Syllabus  - journal articles covering topics commonly seen in a family medicine clinic

Friday Didactic Information - for students at Charlton, Baylor Garland, JPS, NEHC, and UTSW only

Important Rotation Dates - includes start dates and exam dates for each rotation

Helpful Hints - includes information to guide your learning

Preparing for the Patient Presentation

Preparing for the Exam

Site Information for the 2009-2010 Academic Year - the clerkship is held at several locations:

Methodist Charlton Family Practice Residency Program - Dallas

Baylor Family Medicine Residency at Garland

John Peter Smith Family Practice Residency Program - Ft. Worth

McLennan County Family Practice Residency Program - Waco

Northeast Health Center - Bedford

UT Health Center - Tyler

UT Southwestern - Dallas