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Clinical Competence Center


of New York

 
Day Two 

A comprehensive and interactive workshop continuing the skills learned on Day One with emphasis on physical examination skills, as well as a detailed dialogue examining the structure and development of a specific SP case, conducted by Mark H. Swartz, M.D.
Unique hands-on “greeting” exercise designed to lessen your anxiety, promote confidence and address the spoken English element in the initial crucial moments of your standardized patient encounter
• Interactive practicum of a history, physical examination, and write-up on a specific patient, role-played by Dr. Swartz, including in-depth examination of Differential Diagnosis and Management of that case for the Patient Note
• Discussion and live demonstration of the comprehensive head-to-toe physical exam on an experienced standardized patient, and ask questions of the standardized patient
Discussion of the requirements of the Step 2-CS with regards to the physical exam, what does and does not need to be done, proper draping, proper approach, etc.
Demonstration of correct use of all medical instruments (e.g., ophthalmoscope, otoscope, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, etc.)
Dr. Swartz describing physical examination skills

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Illustrating an important Step 2-CS concept during Day Two

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Our "greeting" exercise

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Practicing physical exam skills

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Anna Lank addressing group

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Demonstrating blood pressure assessment

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