Drexel University College of Medicine
Hahnemann University Hospital
PODIATRIC SURGICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
INTERNAL MEDICINE ROTATION
Goals: This rotation will include direct participation of the resident. Training will
include exposure to a variety of medical pathology in a primary care setting. Training
will include, but not be limited to, treatment of patients with diabetes, rheumatologic
disorders, peripheral vascular disease and geriatric pathologies. The resident will be
provided training in performing complete history and physical examinations. The
resident will be provided the opportunity to formulate appropriate differential diagnoses.
The resident will have the opportunity to order and interpret diagnostic studies, including
EKG’s, chest radiographs, and laboratory studies.
Competencies: The resident will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Perform a complete medical history and physical examination
2. Order and interpret pertinent laboratory tests
3. Interpret EKG’s and chest x-rays
4. Understand all aspects of the diagnosis, clinical manifestations and
management of diabetes
5. Understand the diagnostic criteria and medical management of other common
conditions including, but not limited to: hypertension, thyroid disease, cardiac
disease, respiratory/pulmonary disease, cancer, hematological diseases, and
renal failure
6. Understand fluid and electrolyte balance
7. Formulate and implement appropriate differential diagnosis, and treatment
plans of management of patient care