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Arthrocentesis and Bursal Injections
Learn the anatomical landmarks used to identify injection sites as well as the steps for arthrocentesis and bursal injection by using joint models for practice.
The viewing of a prerequisite video is required prior to attending this activity.
Cardiac Diagnosis with Harvey®, the Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator
Using repetitive practice with feedback, participants will learn the most important bedside cardiac findings by using “Harvey®,” the cardiopulmonary patient simulator.
Chronic Leg Wound Management
Learn to differentiate among major leg wound categories, prepare wounds for treatment, and determine which topical or systemic treatments to use on chronic leg wounds. The workshop will focus on when to use multilayer compression wraps and provide practical tips for managing venous leg ulcers.
Diagnosis-Driven Physical Examination of the Knee
Improve your skills at taking a focused history and performance of the diagnosis-driven physical examination of the knee. Participants will learn knee exam maneuvers that are useful in identifying the most commonly diagnosed knee problems seen by internists in primary care. Participants will change into scrubs (provided by the Waxman Clinical Skills Center) and break into small groups for hands-on practice on each other.
The viewing of a prerequisite video is required prior to attending this activity.
Diagnosis-Driven Physical Examination of the Shoulder
Improve your skills at taking a focused history and performance of the diagnosis-driven physical examination of the shoulder. Participants will learn shoulder exam maneuvers that are useful in identifying the most commonly diagnosed shoulder problems seen by internists in primary care. Participants will change into scrubs (provided by the Waxman Clinical Skills Center) and break into small groups for hands-on practice on each other.
The viewing of a prerequisite video is required prior to attending this activity and will be available closer to the meeting date.
Function-Focused Gait Assessment
Strengthen your knowledge of normal versus abnormal walking and running by combining highly effective clinical history gathering methods with hands-on practice of focused clinical physical examination skills.
Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
Using simulation models, learn how to incise, drain, irrigate, and pack abscesses under the supervision of expert faculty.
Ophthalmoscopic Skills
Learn proper technique of direct ophthalmoscopy and how to examine the structures of the eye. Working with faculty in small groups, participants will learn to recognize normal anatomy and clinical findings of common eye pathologies.
Skin Biopsy and Cryosurgery
Learn how to perform a variety of skin biopsy and cryosurgery techniques. Faculty provide instruction and feedback as you practice these techniques on pigs’ feet.
The viewing of a prerequisite video is required prior to attending this activity.
Suturing Skills
Learn several suturing techniques by using pigs’ feet. Expert faculty will facilitate and provide feedback.
Teaching Bedside Clinical Skills in the 21st Century
Learn to perform and interpret high-yield physical exam maneuvers, incorporate emerging technology into your clinical practice, and strengthen the culture of bedside medicine at your institution.
The Dizzy Patient
Increase your comfort level in evaluating, examining, and treating patients presenting with dizziness. Learn and practice high yield physical exam techniques to help you differentiate central from peripheral nystagmus, perform, and interpret the Dix Hallpike Test, and perform the Epley Maneuver. This workshop will also help you determine which dizzy patients may require neuroimaging or neurology referral.
The Patient Will be YOU Now NEW
Experience an innovative form of role-reversal simulation training in which medical trainees are placed into simulated “patient” experiences. Learn how this new form of simulation could profoundly change how we foster empathy and compassion in graduate medical education. Experience a series of novel high-fidelity simulations designed for trainees to experience life as a “patient”, and learn how this simulation model proves to be a highly effective and fun tool for empathy training.
Toenail Removal
Learn the indications for toenail removal. Using a realistic model and actual surgical instruments, participants will practice a digital block, wedge resection, removal of an ingrown toenail, and wound care.
The viewing of a prerequisite video is required prior to attending this activity.
Ultrasound Alley
POCUS for Beginners
Participants will become familiar with the portable ultrasound machine in the context of familiar physical exam maneuvers, and learn hands-on, practical techniques for acquiring and analyzing high quality images in routine clinical practice.
POCUS for DVT Diagnosis
Practice using the POCUS protocol to diagnose DVT including the use of spectral waveform analysis and color Doppler to increase sensitivity.
Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Line Placement
Using ultrasonography equipment and training models, learn how to find vessels and practice line placement technique.
Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture
Watch a demonstration of lumbar puncture technique and then practice the procedure on simulation models. Expert faculty will provide feedback and discuss pre- and post procedure protocol.
Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis
Using ultrasonography equipment and training models, learn how to find landmarks and practice paracentesis technique. The indications, contraindications, and complications of the procedure will also be reviewed.
Ultrasound-Guided PICC Line Placement
This workshop will reintroduce peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line training to physicians and allow them the opportunity to practice placement of PICC lines in a simulated setting. Faculty will teach the indications, technical skills, and practice implications of PICC line placement and provide hands-on training by using portable ultrasonography.
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement
Learn appropriate use of ultrasound to place peripheral intravenous catheters including indications/contraindications, proper intravenous catheter selection, and procedural skills practice on a model.
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
Using ultrasonography equipment and training models, learn to identify landmarks, diagnose pleural effusions, and practice thoracentesis technique. The indications, contraindications, and complications of the procedure will also be reviewed.
Ultrasound Portfolio Review
Enhance the quality of your portable ultrasound examinations by reviewing your images in person with experts in the field. This session is designed for participants of prior ultrasound workshops who do not have local access to image quality assurance and would like personalized feedback and mentorship as they learn this important skill.
Note: This session is by invitation only.