Clinical Orientation Manual - University of Kansas Medical Center

Title of course: Internal Medicine
Course Director: Isaac Opole, M.D., x8-6005, iopole@kumc.edu
Course Coordinator: Marcia Pressly, x8-6002, mpressly@kumc.edu
On the first day –
Meet: site is variable, watch your e-mail
Bring: White coat, stethoscope, penlight, ID badge, notepad
Helpful stuff: Blank note cards are a great way to keep track of patient information, and many
students also found downloads at www.medfools.com useful as well. At KU, papers can easily
accumulate and some find it useful to use a clipboard.
Dress: Professional attire is required.
Books:
Books provided by the clerkship:
1. Medicine, Fishman
2. MKSAP 2 and 4 for Students
3. Internal Medicine Clerkship Guide, Paauw
Books most of the group used to study:
1. Step Up to Medicine, Agabebi: A thorough review book in bullet format with many good
illustrations, charts, algorithms and mnemonics. Great resource for wards and shelf.
2. Blueprints in Medicine: A shorter review book that covers basics on most of the general
topics.
3. Case Files Internal Medicine: Presents ~60 clinical cases/scenarios followed by discussion
of work ups, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and a few questions. Very popular series of
books for 3 rd year medical students.
4. MKSAP 4 for Students: Question series for medical students provided by the
clerkship. Most popular question source used by students on this clerkship. Excellent
bank of questions that are very similar to shelf questions.
5. Medicine Recall
Other helpful references:
1. Pocket Medicine, M. Sabatine from Mass General: excellent, concise pocket-sized
reference manual. You will see this used by many residents, but as students this is very
useful for quick reference/learning on the rounds and while on the go. Fits nicely in white
coat pocket.
2. Medical Manual of Therapeutics (aka The Wash manual): The classic reference book for
the wards, a thorough book well liked by residents; helpful but not essential for medical
students.
3. Practical Guide to the Care of Medical Patient, by Fred Ferri: Another pocket-sized
handbook like Wash Manual, but with more procedures. Helpful but not essential for
students.
4. Companion Handbook to Harrison’s: Contains a lot of information in a short, concise,
readable form; nice to have with you at the morning lectures.
5. Rapid Interpretation of EKG’s by Dubin: Great for learning EKG’s which you will definitely
do while on the service.
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