The Clinical Skills Center offers hands-on medical education through procedural workshops, physical examination training, simulation experiences, and point-of-care ultrasound instruction. Participants can develop practical clinical skills in a small-group learning environment during the Internal Medicine Meeting 2027.
What Is the Clinical Skills Center?
The Clinical Skills Center is a collection of educational activities providing hands-on learning and interactive self-study.
Hands-On Procedural Training
The Clinical Skills Center offers one of the most comprehensive procedural training menus available, covering everything from ultrasound-guided thoracentesis to gait assessment and many more.
Clinical Skills Center Hours
Thursday, April 15: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 16: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 17: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Physical Examination Skills
You’ll find a well-rounded physical examination curriculum spanning cardiology, neurology, opthalmology, geriatrics, and dermatology.
Simulation and Experiential Learning
The simulation center gives attendees hands-on practice with procedural skills including central lines, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, POCUS, joint injections, and bedside procedures.
Ultrasound Alley: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Education
Ultrasound Alley is the dedicated destination within the Clinical Skills Center for POCUS training.
Beginner POCUS Training
Whether a first-time learner or seasoned practitioner, attendees find hands-on sessions designed to build skills across a wide range of topics, grow their ultrasound portfolio, and master ultrasound-guided procedures.
How to Register for Clinical Skills Center Workshops
Experienced users can move beyond core applications and work on advanced techniques including ultrasound-guided central venous line placement, ultrasound-guided PICC placement, ultrasound-guided thoracentesis, and ultrasound-guided paracentesis. These sessions focus on refining technique and reducing complications.
Ultrasound Alley: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Education
Ultrasound Alley is the dedicated destination within the Clinical Skills Center for POCUS training.
Step 1: Review Available Workshops
Advance registration opens in the fall 2026.
Step 2: Reserve Your Preferred Session ($35 per activity)
Step 3: Add Workshops to Your Meeting Schedule
Clinical Skills Workshops Offered at Previous ACP Meetings
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- POCUS for Beginners
- POCUS for DVT Diagnosis
- Ultrasound Portfolio Review
Procedural Skills
- Anthrocentesis & Bursal Injection
- Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
- Opthalmoscopic Skills
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Lumbar Puncture
- CVC
- Suturing Skills
- Skin Biopsy & Cryosurgery
- Toenail Removal
Simulation and Patient Experience
- Cardiac Diagnosis with “Harvey” the Cardiopulmonary Patient
- Patient Experience Simulations – Walk Walk a Mile in My Gown
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
- Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement
- Ultrasound-Guided PICC Placement
- Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis
Physical Examination and Diagnosis
- The Dizzy Patient
- Chronic Leg Wound Management
- Diagnosis-Driven Physical Examination of the Shoulder
- Function-Focused Gait Assessment
- Ophthalmoscopic Skills
- Teaching Bedside Clinical Skills in the 21st Century
PROSCAPE Assessment
- CVC
- Paracentesis
- Thoracentesis
- Lumbar Puncture
Who Should Attend the Clinical Skills Center?
The Clinical Skills Center is well-suited for a broad range of attendees:
Practicing internal medicine physicians and primary care physicians who want to sharpen or refresh procedural and examination techniques. Sessions focus on office-based procedures, examination techniques, and interpretation skills, which directly translates to quality of patient care.
Residents and fellows looking to build hands-on competency in a small-group setting with director feedback.
Physicians seeking CME/MOC credit through experiential learning. Hands-on activities in the Clinical Skills Center are available to all registered attendees for an additional fee of $35 per activity.
Clinical Skills Center FAQs
What is the Clinical Skills Center at the Internal Medicine Meeting 2027?
The Clinical Skills Center is a collection of hands-on educational activities designed to help attendees practice clinical procedures, strengthen physical examination skills, improve diagnostic interpretation, and participate in interactive learning experiences. Activities are delivered in a small-group environment that emphasizes practical skill development.
What types of skills are taught in the Clinical Skills Center?
The Clinical Skills Center includes procedural training, physical examination instruction, simulation-based learning, ultrasound education, wound management, biopsy techniques, suturing, lumbar puncture training, vascular access procedures, and other practical clinical skills relevant to internal medicine practice.
What is Ultrasound Alley?
Ultrasound Alley is a dedicated area within the Clinical Skills Center focused on point-of-care ultrasound education. It offers learning opportunities for both beginners and experienced ultrasound users through sessions covering a variety of clinical applications and techniques.
Do I need previous ultrasound experience to attend Ultrasound Alley?
No. Ultrasound Alley is designed to support both attendees who are new to point-of-care ultrasound and those who already have ultrasound experience. Session topics are intended to accommodate varying skill levels.
How do I reserve a Clinical Skills Center activity?
Attendees can reserve activities by purchasing a ticket for a specific session. Advance registration allows participants to plan their schedules and secure a place in workshops that may have limited capacity. Advance registration opens in the fall 2026.