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Clinical Skills Center
| Name of Activity | Thursday April 15 | Friday April 16 | Saturday April 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrocentesis and Bursal Injections 1.5-hour workshops Using anatomical models, learn and practice arthrocentesis and soft tissue injection techniques for the shoulder, knee, and hip. View prerequisite video prior to attending this activity | 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. |
| Automated Insulin Delivery 1.5-hour workshops In this introduction to automated insulin delivery (AID), participants will learn the basics of AID systems, including available technologies, practical benefits, and clinical considerations. Hands-on practice will build confidence in supporting and managing patients using AID in primary care. | 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Diagnosis-Driven Examination of the Knee 1.5-hour workshops Acquire a diagnosis-driven approach to confidently evaluate and manage common shoulder complaints in primary care. | 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | |
| Diagnosis-Driven Examination of the Shoulder 1.5-hour workshops Acquire a diagnosis-driven approach to confidently evaluate and manage common knee complaints in primary care. | 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. | |
| Function-Focused Gait Assessment 1.5-hour workshops Reinforce recognition of gait impairments, obtain go-to clinical quantitative exams, and strengthen documentation for longitudinal observations. Identify the role of physical therapy to optimize patients with gait impairment. | 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Hands-On Geriatrics: A Practical Skills Workshop 1.5-hour workshops Practical strategies for addressing common challenges in the care of older patients. Participate through a rotation of experiential stations including cognitive screenings, medication reconciliation, prognosis and goals-of-care discussions. | 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. | ||
| Incision and Drainage of Abscesses 1-hour workshops Sharpen your procedural skills in this hands-on session focused on the evaluation and management of cutaneous abscesses in office and ambulatory care settings. | 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. |
| Mastering the Bedside Clinical Exam 1.5-hour workshops Led by Society of Bedside Medicine faculty, this workshop provides practical strategies to improve your bedside clinical skills, apply a hypothesis-driven physical exam, and integrate emerging technologies into practice. | 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. | |
| NEW Physical Examination of the Low Back 1-hour workshops Learn high yield physical examination techniques to incorporate into your practice as well as inpatient settings to improve diagnostic accuracy. Reduce unnecessary imaging or referrals and aid in the appropriate clinical decision-making while evaluating patients with low back pain. | 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. | |
| Skin Biopsy and Cryosurgery 1-hour workshops Learn and practice various skin biopsy and lesion removal techniques. Gain essential dermatologic procedure skills in this hands-on session designed for office-based practice. View prerequisite video prior to attending this activity | 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. | |
| Toenail Removal 1-hour workshops Learn indications for toenail procedures and practice key techniques including digital nerve block, wedge resection, and ingrown toenail removal using realistic models and surgical instruments. View prerequisite video prior to attending this activity | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. |
Ultrasound Alley
| Name of Activity | Thursday April 15 | Friday April 16 | Saturday April 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Bedside POCUS for Fluid Status Assessment 2-hour workshops Learn to operate ultrasound equipment, acquire high-quality cardiac, venous, and lung images, and apply point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) techniques to assess volume status and hemodynamics in hospitalized and critically ill patients. Focus areas include the "pump, pipes, and tank" framework for fluid assessment, and integrating multimodal findings into decisions on fluid resuscitation, diuresis, and hemodynamic management. | 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. | |
| POCUS for Beginners 1.5-hour workshops Learn to operate ultrasound equipment, acquire high-quality images, and apply techniques to augment core physical exam skills. Focus areas include jugular venous distension, pulmonary evaluation, and pleural fluid assessment . | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. | |
| POCUS for DVT Diagnosis 1-hour workshops Diagnose deep vein thrombosis using point-of-care ultrasound and gain hands-on experience with compression techniques, Doppler waveform analysis and the use of color Doppler- along with maneuvers like Valsalva to assess venous flow. | 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. | ||
| POCUS for LV Function 1-hour workshops Learn fundamental cardiac ultrasound techniques for evaluating left ventricular (LV) systolic function in this hands-on session. Practice acquiring parasternal long and short axis views, visually assessing LV systolic function, and applying methods such as E-point septal separation. | 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 pm. | ||
| Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture 1.5-hour workshops Demonstration of proper lumbar puncture technique and practice on high-fidelity simulation models. Receive feedback from expert faculty and discuss pre- and post- procedure protocol. | 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
| Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement 1-hour workshops Learn the principles and techniques of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter placement, including indications/contraindications, proper intravenous catheter selection, and procedural skills practice on a model. | 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis 1.5-hour workshops Learn to identify normal ultrasound anatomy of the pleural and peritoneal spaces, develop techniques to detect fluid collections using real-time ultrasonography, and accurately guide a needle into pleural effusions. | 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. |
Clinical Skills Sessions FAQs
What are the Clinical Skills Sessions at ACP 2027?
The Clinical Skills Sessions at ACP's 2027 Internal Medicine Meeting are workshops focused on practical clinical examination, procedural, and ultrasound skills. The schedule includes two areas: the Clinical Skills Center and Ultrasound Alley. Activities cover topics such as joint injections, skin procedures, bedside examination, point-of-care ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided procedures, with specific workshop dates and times listed.
When are the Clinical Skills Sessions at ACP 2027?
The Clinical Skills Sessions are scheduled for Thursday, April 15, through Saturday, April 17, 2027, during ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting. Individual workshops are offered at different times across these three days. The Clinical Skills Center and Ultrasound Alley schedules list each activity's available time slots, allowing attendees to identify sessions that fit their meeting schedules.
What workshops are offered in the Clinical Skills Center?
The Clinical Skills Center offers workshops covering arthrocentesis and bursal injections, automated insulin delivery, knee and shoulder examinations, gait assessment, geriatrics, abscess drainage, bedside examination, low back examination, skin biopsy and cryosurgery, and toenail removal. These activities emphasize practical clinical assessment and procedural techniques. Workshop durations and available dates vary by activity.
What is Ultrasound Alley at ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting?
Ultrasound Alley is a section of ACP's Clinical Skills Sessions focused on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and ultrasound-guided procedures. The 2027 schedule includes introductory ultrasound training, fluid status assessment, deep vein thrombosis diagnosis, left ventricular function assessment, lumbar puncture, peripheral IV placement, and thoracentesis. Workshops include practical instruction in ultrasound image acquisition and clinical applications.
How long are the Clinical Skills Sessions workshops?
Clinical Skills sessions at ACP 2027 range from one to two hours, depending on the activity. Clinical Skills Center workshops are listed as either one-hour or 1.5-hour sessions. Ultrasound Alley includes one-hour and 1.5-hour workshops, along with a two-hour Bedside POCUS for Fluid Status Assessment workshop. Each activity's duration appears in the published schedule.