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Clinical Skills Sessions Schedule

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 Thursday
April 16
Friday
April 17
Saturday
April 18
Arthrocentesis and Bursal Injection 1-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
9:30 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.8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 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. 
View prerequisite video prior to attending this activity
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. 
View prerequisite video prior to attending this activity
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., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. 
Hands-On Geriatrics: A Practical Skills Workshop 1-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., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 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 the renowned Stanford 25 and Society of Bedside Medicine faculty, this workshop provides practical strategies for high-yield bedside teaching, applying a hypothesis-driven physical exam, and integrating emerging technologies into practice. 
 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.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
 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.8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Suturing Skills 1-hour workshops
Practice essential suturing techniques—using animal cadaver limbs models to guide you through proper wound evaluation, closure methods, and effective use of standard clinical tools.
9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.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.9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

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  Ultrasound Alley

 Thursday
April 16
Friday
April 17
Saturday
April 18
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.
9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 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. 
  8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 pm., 2:00 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 Paracentesis 1.5-hour workshops
Learn to identify normal ultrasound anatomy of the pleural and peritoneal spaces, apply sonographic techniques to locate intra-abdominal fluid collections, and practice real-time ultrasound-guided needle insertion into the peritoneal cavity. 
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 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., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 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. 
 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. 
Ultrasound Portfolio Review 1-hour workshops
Review your saved ultrasound images and receive personalized mentorship focused on improving image quality and interpretation 
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 pm10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

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