Clinical Correlation Exercises 1–4

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OPEN ACCESSJune 23, 2006Clinical Correlation Exercises 1–4 Gabriel Virella Gabriel Virella Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.148 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractThese four clinical correlation exercises are designed to promote group learning with second-year medical students in an infection and immunity course. The cases were developed by a group of physicians with microbiology and infectious disease expertise. Students are divided into groups of four and provided with all four brief clinical case descriptions. From each description, students generate a differential diagnosis and have an opportunity to select tests and diagnostic procedures needed to refine their diagnosis. As the case progresses the students refine their differential diagnosis and respond to short-answer questions related to the pathophysiology. After the students have completed a case or the group of cases they receive a package with responses to the short-answer questions and a general commentary about each case to ensure all groups receive standard instruction. During the last 10 years of implementation, students have consistently shared that group-based learning is an optimal venue to promote understanding and retention of key facts and concepts. Educational Objectives By the end of this session, learners will be able to: Identify the general characteristics, epidemiology (i.e., prevalence and transmission), pathogenesis (i.e., toxins and virulence factors), and identification of specific microbial agents involved in the cases.Understand the clinical, epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and prophylactic aspects of the infectious diseases presented in the cases.Improve ability to analyze a clinical case.Practice methods of information retrieval and reasoning patterns involved in clinical problem solving. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: CCE Micro & ID.doc WBC in feces.jpg To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download CitationVirella G. Clinical Correlation Exercises 1–4. MedEdPORTAL. 2006;2:148. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.148 Copyright & Permissions© 2006 Virella. This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license.KeywordsBacteriaVirusToxinVirulence FactorInfection Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...