Principles of Clinical Medicine III

Exploration of progressively advanced clinical skills and knowledge required for continued growth as an osteopathic physician, with an emphasis on synthesis of patient data, refinement of clinical reasoning, and delivery of patient-centered care. Development of comprehensive history-taking, oral presentation, and medical documentation skills while applying diagnostic reasoning to increasingly complex clinical scenarios. Focus on the performance and integration of physical examination skills for the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and behavioral systems, with emphasis on the identification, interpretation, and management of abnormal clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings—continued integration of diagnostic imaging-focused content to relevant organ systems in both the classroom and through simulation. The course incorporates expanded use of simulation technology, including high-fidelity simulators and task trainers, to enhance recognition of pathologic findings and clinical decision-making in a safe, structured environment. Learning is supported through small-group and interactive modalities, including standardized patient encounters, role-play, case study sessions, simulations, and peer-to-peer instruction. Formative standardized patient encounters (SPEs) are incorporated into this course to assess student knowledge and skill development throughout the semester. The term ends with a summative standardized patient encounter and clinical skills assessment to determine readiness to progress to the spring OMS-2 term.