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UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
will report with a brief synopsis of his or her findings. All the information will
then be compiled and considered resulting in a mutually agreed upon diagnosis.
Finally, as a group you will write and submit your differential diagnoses list along
with the trail of thought that brought you to this conclusion. Do not worry
about PBLs. If you show up and contribute, you will be more than fine.
Although ours tended to come at inopportune times, they were a change of pace
and something different from the normal routine. PBLs are not super popular
with home schoolers, as attendance is mandatory. Also, be respectful of your
peers. Don’t bully your way around PBL’s and force your opinion on the group.
Just because you saw a Discovery Channel special on necrotizing fasciitis, it
doesn’t mean your 8 year old simulated patient has it too. Believe me, you are
not Dr. Gregory House (yet). Your ability to work as a cohesive unit is as
important as you getting the right diagnosis. Cooperate, share your opinion
politely, and listen to others’ opinions similarly.
CLINICAL CORRELATIONS:
There will be about eight clinical correlations throughout the semester. In some
courses clinical correlation questions will show up on exams, but this has been
infrequent in Anatomy. For the most part these sessions prove to be quite
interesting, and at least serve as a nice break from the monotony of lecture. The
only thing about clinical correlations is that you have to wear your white coat
and look presentable. Most of these events involve patients coming in and
talking about their disease or star physicians in their field. They expect to see
future doctors and the last thing they need to see is a bunch of scrappy bums
who looked like they just rolled out of bed and into class (which is usually what
happens normally). Who knows, they might even give you a little direction in
what sort of doctor you might want to be.
Let’s ask the Class of 2011...
Where do you prefer to study?
5. Bookstore/ Coffee Shop
4. Home
3. Student Union
2. Module
1. Library
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