This course is the first of two year-long courses designed to introduce the learner to clinical patient care. Much of this course involves interacting with simulated patients and trained actors who memorize a scenario and play the part of a patient with a particular medical condition or symptom. Students will learn to gather a patient history, perform physical examination, present their findings orally, and document their findings in a written patient note. Students will also complete required experiences in the clinical environment with actual patients through their involvement in CLINIC (Clinically Integrated Introductory Course). In the CS1 course, the CLINIC visits will be in the primary care setting. A required assignment in Evidence Based Medicine is also a part of the CLINIC experience. The course grade consists of scores attained on OSCEs (observed structured clinical examinations), CBEs (competency-based evaluation), and the required CLINIC assignments.

This course builds on the Clinical Skills 1 course to continue to develop and hone students? ability to draw on the medical knowledge attained in their modules and apply it to clinical patient care. Learners will continue to add to their knowledge of various components of the physical examination, and they will develop skills in the arena of clinical reasoning. Emphasis in this course will be on utilizing information gathered from history and physical examination to develop a prioritized differential diagnosis and propose a diagnostic workup and treatment plan. Required experiences in CLINIC will be in specialty settings, providing students with more real-world practice for their clinical skills, as well as an opportunity for early career exploration. A required assignment in Evidence Based Medicine is also a part of the CLINIC experience. The course grade consists of scores attained on OSCEs (observed structured clinical examinations), CBEs (competency-based evaluation), and the required CLINIC assignments.

This advanced course is designed for 4th year medical students with an interest to enhance their clinical skills, US-guided procedures, and proficiency in more advance point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). The curriculum integrates comprehensive didactic instruction with hands-on training, enabling participants to maximize cognitive and psychomotor skills. In this simulation-based course, students will place emphasis on improving their diagnostic skills, clinical-reasoning, decision-making skills, as well as an accurate acquisition, interpretation, and integration of ultrasound findings to improve patient diagnosis, management, and outcomes. Students will engage in a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience designed to enhance their proficiency in POCUS and related clinical procedures. The course is structured to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that participants can confidently apply procedural tools and ultrasound technology in a variety of clinical scenarios. Here's a synopsis of the key activities? students will undertake.