Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)

Abstract Introduction This objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) case was created for use with standardized patients (SPs), for teaching and/or evaluation purposes. The case is intended for teaching/examination of medical students, years 1 through 4 (depending on medical school's typ...

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Main Author: Ralitsa Akins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of American Medical Colleges 2011-12-01
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Online Access:http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9048
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description Abstract Introduction This objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) case was created for use with standardized patients (SPs), for teaching and/or evaluation purposes. The case is intended for teaching/examination of medical students, years 1 through 4 (depending on medical school's type of curriculum), as well as residents and faculty development. Methods The case follows that of 61-year-old Alex Corason, who comes in for a scheduled annual physical exam. The resource file contains information necessary for training SPs, presented in a table format. It describes the case, and the way it was used/validated. It also contains SP training notes and additional details. A heart sounds simulator will be necessary to implement the case. The recommended length of the teaching session is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Results The case has been successfully implemented with students at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. Discussion The notion of training SPs in the context of a role, rather than for specific interrogative props is gaining momentum across the nation and is considered a possibility for SP training for the USMLE Step 2 CS examination.
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spelling doaj.art-a39bea6c27f94e309d97700cabe7888d2022-12-21T22:39:31ZengAssociation of American Medical CollegesMedEdPORTAL2374-82652011-12-01710.15766/mep_2374-8265.9048Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)Ralitsa Akins01 SUNY UpstateAbstract Introduction This objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) case was created for use with standardized patients (SPs), for teaching and/or evaluation purposes. The case is intended for teaching/examination of medical students, years 1 through 4 (depending on medical school's type of curriculum), as well as residents and faculty development. Methods The case follows that of 61-year-old Alex Corason, who comes in for a scheduled annual physical exam. The resource file contains information necessary for training SPs, presented in a table format. It describes the case, and the way it was used/validated. It also contains SP training notes and additional details. A heart sounds simulator will be necessary to implement the case. The recommended length of the teaching session is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Results The case has been successfully implemented with students at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. Discussion The notion of training SPs in the context of a role, rather than for specific interrogative props is gaining momentum across the nation and is considered a possibility for SP training for the USMLE Step 2 CS examination.http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9048OSCEHeart SoundsHeart DiseaseStrep Throat
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Strep Throat
title Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)
title_full Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)
title_fullStr Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)
title_full_unstemmed Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)
title_short Alex Corason - Abnormal Heart Sounds (OSCE Case)
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topic OSCE
Heart Sounds
Heart Disease
Strep Throat
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