MDD 6370 Family Medicine 1A

• MDD 5110 - Molecular and Cellular Foundations
• MDD 5120 - Immunology, Basic Microbiology, and Dermatology
• MDD 5130 - Hematology and Basic Principles of Oncology
• MDD 5101 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1A
• MDD 5111 - Wonder and Wisdom in the World of Medicine 1A
• MDD 5140 - Cardiovascular
• MDD 5150 - Pulmonary
• MDD 5160 - Musculoskeletal
• MDD 5102 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1B
• MDD 5112 - Wonder and Wisdom in the World of Medicine 1B
• MDD 5210 - Gastrointestinal
• MDD 5220 - Renal
• MDD 5230 - Neurology and Behavioral Science
• MDD 5202 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2A
• MDD 5211 - Wonder and Wisdom in the World of Medicine 2A
• MDD 5240 - Endocrinology and Reproduction
• MDD 5250 - Capstone
• MDD 5202 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2B
• MDD 5211 - Wonder and Wisdom in the World of Medicine 2B

The Family Medicine Clerkship is a longitudinal, outpatient-focused experience spanning three semesters, designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of primary care. This clerkship partners with family medicine clinics across the Nashville footprint, allowing students to train in diverse community settings. Students will develop continuity relationships with both preceptors and patients, fostering a deeper appreciation for long-term, patient-centered care.

Throughout the clerkship, students will refine their skills in history-taking, physical examination, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care in the outpatient setting. They will also gain experience in patient counseling, behavioral health integration, and team-based primary care.

By the end of the rotation, students will demonstrate competency in managing common outpatient conditions, applying evidence-based medicine, and coordinating care across specialties. This extended exposure to outpatient medicine ensures students develop strong clinical reasoning, patient advocacy skills, and an appreciation for the role of primary care physicians in the healthcare system.