Institution: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Course Offered: August through May

Number of Students: 1 per rotation

Students Report To: Please contact Delilah Goode, Continuing Medical Education Office, Spartanburg Regional Health Care System, prior to the first day of the rotation (864) 560-6748 or dgoode@srhs.com

 *USC SOM Third Year Elective

Although opportunities exist for the student to participate in the evaluation and care of outpatients in the clinic, most students choose the traditional "acting internship." In this setting, the student admits, evaluates and provides treatment for patients typically encountered through the Emergency Room. He or she is supervised closely by a second year Family Medicine resident and the attending physician who is a member of the Internal Medicine faculty. Attending rounds are held daily, and there is an Internal Medicine conference weekly and journal review session every other week.". The student will gain experience evaluating and treating patients in a large community hospital. Although close supervision is provided, the student will be expected to serve as the patient's primary physician during his/her hospital stay.