The overall goals of this course include increasing expertise in the realm of targeted exam skills, improving speed and efficiency in doing a clinical work up of a regional complaint (with a special emphasis on the spine), and improving overall clinical decision making. Additionally, there is special focus on clinical problem solving, increasing the breadth and depth of knowledge regarding selected spinal conditions and synthesizing pre-appraised literature for a clinical problem. Utilizing simulated standardized patients, the lab portion is designed to promote the student’s ability to perform a variety of regional exams and synthesize clues from the history, physical, and ancillary studies into a diagnosis and management plan. Areas of emphasis include EENT, heart/lung, abdominal and thoracic exams. The complete regional cervical and lumbar exam flows are revisited in addition to the introduction of the “focused” examination.
- Instructor: Carrie Ebling
- Instructor: Chad Lambert