Conference
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Per Week
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Per Month
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Description
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Block Conference
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1
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A half-day conference. Lectures covering all internal medicine disciplines. Subspecialists lecture as well as instruct residents in hands-on demonstrations, e.g., central line insertions.
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Board Review
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1
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Based on MKSAP. A comprehensive review of all internal medicine subspecialties.
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Clinical Pathological Conference (CPC)
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1
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Cases presented in a style similar to the NEJM. Residents study assigned cases and defend their diagnoses to faculty. CPCs emphasize the learning process rather than errors or omissions.
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EKG Conference
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1
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EKG reading sessions conducted by cardiology/ electrophysiology attendings. Emphasis is on recognition of EKG pattern readings, interpretation of rhythm strips and the physiology behind tracings.
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Grand Rounds
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2
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Didactic lecture series with nationally known speakers.
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Infectious Diseases Conference
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Case-based lectures presented by specialists.
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Journal Club
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1
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A structured, case-based literature review presented during Morning Report.
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MSU College of Osteopathic Med – Statewide Campus System
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1
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Required for Osteopathic interns and residents. A day-long conference covering clinical topics and procedural skills, including osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
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Morbidity & Mortality
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1
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Interactive conferences reviewing autopsy, biopsy and/or surgical pathology cases. Involves all medicine disciplines. Educational focus is positive (learning from previous cases) rather than negative (pointing out errors).
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Morning Report
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4
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Interactive, case-based conferences presented by senior residents.
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
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2
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Required for Osteopathic interns and residents. Training sessions in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
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Pulmonary Conference
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2
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Case-based lectures presented by specialists.
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Teaching Rounds
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3
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Bedside, case-based rounds. Attending faculty person critiques residents' physical exam skills and ability to present pertinent patient information.
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