Kerry J Calhoun

Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality patient care. Strong understanding of medical protocols and collaborative team dynamics.

• Basic Science: Gross anatomy with full dissection cadaver lab, embryology, physiology, medical genetics, radiographic imaging, pharmacology, neuroanatomy.
• Clinical Science: Physical examination and differential diagnosis. Clinical medicine courses spanning all medical specialties integrating pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and laboratory medicine.
• Behavioral Science: Medical interviewing, cultural diversity and competency, medical ethics, patient education, motivational interviewing, health promotion, disease prevention.
• Medical Tutorials: Case-based small group discussions to facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills used problem-based learning techniques and critical thinking
• Direct Patient Care: 60 hours at local family practice clinics throughout Portland, working with PAs/NPs as mentors, history and physical exams on hospitalized patients at OHSU.
• Applied Clinical Skills: Electrocardiography and pelvic/genitourinary exams. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, airway management, sterile technique, urinary catheterization, nasogastric tube placement, injection/IV/venipuncture, casting, and suturing.

• Clinical Rotations: 4 week blocks over 14 months
• Rotations: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Behavioral Heath, and Inpatient Medicine.
• Electives: Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Oncology