The changing landscape of physical exam teaching: A conversation with Bates’ educators

Join us for an insightful conversation examining the evolving landscape of physical exam education from the authors of the new edition of Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking on Lippincott® Connect.

Panelists will discuss:

• Innovative teaching approaches at Mt. Sinai
  Gain insights into the program at Mt. Sinai, including how clinical medicine is taught, the structure of the course, and the recent curriculum revamp. Discover strategies and practices that may inspire your own teaching methods.
• Challenges in teaching clinical medicine
  Explore common challenges in teaching physical examination and clinical medicine. Learn how these challenges can be addressed through additional time, resources, or support.
• Evolving approaches to teaching
  Understand how teaching methods have evolved to meet the changing needs of students and faculty. Explore how emerging topics, such as point-of-care ultrasound as a physical examination tool, have influenced instructional strategies.
• Behind the scenes of Bates’ revisions
  Hear from Dr. Soriano and Dr. Storch about their experiences revising the Bates’ suite, including the text and new videos. Learn about the process of designing content to meet the needs of students and faculty, the insights gained, and the lessons learned from collaboration and feedback.
• Putting it together
  Share your own experiences and learn from others in a moderated Q&A as we collectively explore the future of teaching clinical medicine.

About the speakers

Rainier P. Soriano, MD

Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Soriano oversees the design and implementation of the ASCEND MD curriculum. A geriatrician by training, he has devoted his career to advancing clinical skills education, mentoring, and innovative curriculum reform. Dr. Soriano is nationally recognized for his leadership in medical education and has authored numerous publications on teaching, assessment, and curriculum design. He is the current lead author of Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, where he continues the book’s tradition of excellence while incorporating new approaches such as point-of-care ultrasound, inclusive communication, and competency-based teaching.

Bess Storch, MD

Assistant Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Storch serves as Co-Director of The Practice of Medicine, the clinical skills course in the pre-clerkship curriculum, and leads the school's evidence-based medicine curriculum. Dr. Storch is nationally recognized for her contributions to medical education, including her work on the newest edition of Bates' Visual Guide and its companion online platform, as well as the creation of an educational video series for the American College of Emergency Physicians.

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