History and Physical Examination III

Catalog description

This third course is a continuation of the History and Physical (H&P) examination series. Building on the foundations of history taking and physical exam skills learned in the first year, students will be able to apply this knowledge in workshops and lab sessions. During these sessions, students will discuss clinical scenarios and utilize clinical reasoning skills to further hone their history taking skills, development of differential diagnoses and ability to perform a problem specific physical exam. Based upon historical information obtained, the students will perform the appropriate physical exam and discuss the rationale for performing particular techniques. During these workshops and labs, the students will role-play as physicians and work through various clinical scenarios. The “physician” will take a history, perform a problem specific physical examination, develop a differential diagnosis, and discuss the treatment plan with the “patient”. Another component of the History and Physical Examination course is the Sensitive Patient Examination Commitment (SPEC). The student will gain knowledge of sensitive examinations, including male and female genitalia and breast examination through the SPEC program. History and physical exam elements, including those introduced through the SPEC program will be reinforced in standardized patient and mannikin simulation experiences.