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Site Evaluation Presentation
For my emergency medicine site evaluation, Professor Mohamed was my evaluator. I presented two cases from my rotation, along with a journal article that provided additional insight into one of the patients. The first case involved a patient diagnosed with preorbital cellulitis. I reviewed the patient’s history, symptoms, and physical exam findings. I also discussed […]
Self Reflection
I recently completed my emergency medicine rotation, and it was an eye-opening experience. One of the most surprising aspects was the significant presence of physician assistants (PAs) integrated into the emergency department. Working alongside them was invaluable, as it deepened my appreciation for the collaborative nature of emergency medicine and the pivotal role PAs play […]
OSCE-Type Case #1
OSCE-Type Case 58-year-old male patient, with no past medical history, presents with a complaint of hearing loss for the past 2-4 weeks. History Elements (these also indicate the questions that should be asked) Physical Exam (also indicates what procedures should be done) Differential Diagnosis Tests (student will be given results for any that are ordered) […]
Final Mini-CAT #2
Clinical Question: As the Physician Assistant in the Bariatric Clinic, you educate patients on sleeve gastrectomy, the most common bariatric surgery performed. However, you wonder if there are other bariatric methods that might be superior to sleeve gastrectomy. You have heard of patients needing to take proton pump inhibitors after their sleeve surgeries and question […]
Self Reflection
I just completed my pediatrics rotation at Premier Pediatrics on Staten Island. It was a nice change to have a PA education experience so close to home. This private practice was quite different from the hospital experience, offering a more intimate and personalized learning environment. I am so grateful to the staff who made me […]
Journal Article Summary
Changing epidemiology of parvovirus B19 in the Netherlands since 1990, including its re-emergence after the COVID-19 pandemic Anne Russcher1, Michiel van Boven23, Elisa Benincà2, E J T Joanne Verweij4, Marijke W A Molenaar-de Backer5, Hans L Zaaijer5, Ann C T M Vossen6, Aloys C M Kroes6 Historically, parvovirus B19 exhibits a cyclical pattern with annual peaks and larger outbreaks occurring approximately every […]
Site Evaluation Presentation
For my pediatrics site evaluation, I had Professor Gary Maida as my evaluator. For this evaluation, we returned to using regular history and physical exams. I presented two cases throughout my two evaluations, along with being tested on the pharmacology cards and presenting a journal article related to one of the patients we discussed. In […]
