April 22, 2024–April 26, 2024
1 week
Course Director
Ruth Preisner, MD
Director Primary Care Procedure Clinic, VAPHS
Department of Medicine
preisnerrm@upmc.edu
Course Description
The overall goal of this course is to have students complete a series of structured assessments and participate in focused review sessions designed to enhance their preparation for the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge.
Course Objectives
- Reviewing common important dermatological conditions and how to describe skin lesions.
- Reviewing common radiologic findings that every graduating student should know how to identify.
- Reviewing and diagnosing common musculoskeletal conditions.
- Interpreting common and life-threatening EKG findings.
- Practicing with Step 2 CK exam questions to better understand content and timing of the exam.
- Practicing common clinical procedures often performed in acting internships.
- Reflect on personal strengths and opportunities for growth, as part of establishing one's own educational agenda for the senior year.
Educational Methods
- Practice exams
- Skills sessions
- Small group cases
- Self-assessment sessions
- Standardized patient examination (OSCE)
Evaluation
Evaluation for this course is based on attendance and participation in the course sessions.
Grading
This course is graded Complete/Incomplete. Any session that is not attended must be made up before a grade of “Complete” will be registered on the transcript.