Catalogue Number: BMS 6811
Welcome
Dear Class of 2010,
Welcome to the Clinical Diagnosis 2008 Course! This course aims to serve as a bridge from the basic sciences to the clinical years by emphasizing the application of factual knowledge to addressing a patient's symptoms and/or presenting problem. Accordingly, the course stresses clinical problem solving and focuses on the skills needed to diagnosis patients with common clinical presentations. These skills will serve as a foundation on which to build for the remainder of your medical careers. The course faculty are enthusiastic and seasoned clinicians who are dedicated to medical student education: All are dedicated to making this an effective course year after year.
As the Course Director my goal is to make this a superior learning experience for you, and I am here to assist you through the process. In order to get the most out of this course, I ask that you attend the lectures and small groups, and focus on achieving the objectives laid out for you. If there are problems or questions, please contact me immediately.
Caridad A. Hernandez, MD, (352) 265-0651, Caridad.Hernandez@medicine.ufl.edu
