Primary Care Clerkship

Welcome to the Primary Care Clerkship: Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Pediatric Pediatrics (PCC).

The primary goals of the clerkship are to better understand the work of primary care physicians, their interactions with community and other health professionals, common primary care conditions, and strategies for enhancing communication with patients.

In the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea—that the boundaries of the campus are the boundaries of the state—students have opportunities to learn from patients and doctors in Minoqua, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Appleton, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, and Madison.

The primary learning activity of the clerkship is working one-on-one with primary care preceptors in their offices. We are thankful and fortunate to have a group of outstanding community physicians who are dedicated to teaching the next generation. Weekly small group sessions complement this hands-on learning, and help students assess their growth in communication skills.

On behalf of our regional staff, preceptors and central administration, best wishes for a wonderful eight weeks.

John Brill, MD
Course Director