We will be doing a series of Sample Osce cases for you to practice and review, followed by a case review the following week.  Read the Stem, proceed to rehearse the case, what questions would you ask, will you do a physical exam? If so what will you examine? Be sure to talk out loud explaining what you are doing and why you are doing it. “I’m listening to the heart for any evidence of murmurs etc…

CASE 1:

68 year old Anita MacDonald has presented to the clinic today reporting that she has been feeling “down” for the last 3 months. She reports that her husband passed away 4 years ago and is in otherwise good health. In the following 8 minutes please conducted a focused history. Do not perform a physical exam. Do not perform a mini mental status exam. At the 8 minute mark the examiner will ask you a series of questions.