Foundations in Medicine I

The Foundations in Medicine course provides the grounding in the physician-patient relationship that is central to all of medical practice. It includes medical interviewing, medical ethics, community preceptorships, service learning, preventive medicine, human behavior and the healthcare system as well as other topics and issues important for contemporary medicine. The course uses large and small group discussions and extensive field experiences emphasizing patient and community contact. It meets every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon throughout the first year.

Syllabus Schedules Community Preceptors Community Visits Nutrition Chapter Summaries	Medical Ethics Medical Interviewing Service Learning Lecture Materials
Dr. Terry L. Dise Director e-mail: tdise@tulane.edu (504) 842-2635	Michelle Hernandez Senior Program Coordinator e-mail: mhernand@tulane.edu (504) 842-2635