FAMILY MEDICINE SKILLS CHECKLIST - University of Iowa

We invite you to participate in a research study. The purpose of the study is to use the Clinical Skills Checklist developed in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Iowa to collect information from students at a number of medical schools, (including the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine) regarding their highest level of experience with 168 primary care skills and procedures during their required M3 Family Medicine (FM) rotation. This information will be used to: 1) identify factors that are associated with students gaining more experience on their FM rotations, 2) To begin to develop some benchmarks for FM clerkship directors about the skills their own students experience compared to students nationally. The information you provide on your clinical skills experience is required for course evalaution and will be used to evaluate and improve the course. In addition, we ask for your consent to use this information for educational research.

  • You will complete the Clinical Skills Checklist and MEDEDIQ evaluation forms on-line at the end of your Family Medicine rotation.
  • If you agree, we will use your responses on the checklist and evaluation form and the demographic data you supply in our study.
  • We will keep the information you provide confidential, however federal regulatory agencies and the University of Iowa Institutional Review Board (a committee that reviews and approves research studies) may inspect and copy records pertaining to this research.
  • Your personal identifying information will be removed from your responses. The list linking your study number and your name will be kept in a secure location that is accessible only to the investigator. At the completion of the study, the list will be destroyed so that the information you provide is totally anonymous.
  • If we write a report about this study, we will do so in such a way that you cannot be identified.
  • There are no risks to participating and you will not benefit personally.
  • We hope that future medical students will benefit from what we learn from this study.
  • Taking part in this research is completely voluntary and if you decide not to participate, you will not be penalized.
  • We will not contact you again by e-mail, letter or phone.
  • If you have questions about the research, contact Barcey Levy, M.D. 01292-E PFP, UIHC, 319-384-7622.
  • If you have questions about the rights of research subjects, contact the Human Subject Office, 300 College of Medicine Administration Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, 319-335-6564, or e-mail irb@uiowa.edu.
    Your selection of Agree or Disagree indicates your voluntary consent to participate in this research project.


    If you Agree to participate in the study, please answer the following questions.Your gender

    Your preceptor's gender (N/A if you worked with more than 1)

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    We are interested in knowing about your level of involvement with the following primary care skills and procedures DURING your Family Medicine preceptorship. Please mark your HIGHEST LEVEL of involvement with the following diagnoses and procedures, and patient education skills. We assume all activities were done under supervision. This is an important part of our course evaluation and is helpful to the Dean's Office and Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This form should take about 10 minutes to complete. Thanks very much.


    DIAGNOSES

    CARDIOVASCULAR

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    1. Atrial fibrillation (new diagnosis)
    2. Acute Angina/chest pain
    3. Congestive heart failure
    4. Hypertension (new diagnosis)
    5. Hypertension (medication adjustment)

    ENT/RESPIRATORY

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    6. Allergic rhinitis
    7. Asthma (not COPD)
    8. Bronchitis
    9. COPD (not asthma)
    10. Influenza/viral syndrome
    11. Laryngitis
    12. Otitis externa
    13. Otitis media
    14. Pharyngitis
    15. Pneumonia
    16. Sinusitis
    17. TMJ pain
    18. Upper respiratory infection

    EYE

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    19. Conjunctivitis
    20. Corneal abrasion/foreign body

    GASTROINTESTINAL

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    21. Acute abdominal pain
    22. Chronic abdominal pain
    23. Constipation
    24. Chronic diarrhea/loose stools
    25. Dyspepsia/GE reflux symptoms
    26. Hepatitis/jaundice
    27. Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea in an adult
    28. Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea in a child
    29. Rectal fissure/hemorrhoid

    GU/REPRODUCTIVE

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    30. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
    31. Breast mass/cyst
    32. Genital warts
    33. Hematuria
    34. Incontinence
    35. Menopausal symptoms
    36. Menstrual disorder/vaginal bleeding
    37. Miscarriage
    38. Ovarian enlargement/cyst
    39. Pelvic pain
    40. Prostatis/epididymitis
    41. Renal stone
    42. Sexual dysfunction
    43. Sexually transmitted disease
    44. Testicular pain/mass
    45. Urinary tract infection
    46. Vaginal discharge (abnormal)

    METABOLIC

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    47. Anemia
    48. Type I Diabetes
    49. Type II Diabetes
    50. Hypercholesterolemia
    51. Hyperthyroidism
    52. Hypothyroidism
    53. Elevated liver enzymes
    54. Obesity/unwanted weight gain

    MUSCULOSKELETAL

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    55.Ankle pain/sprain
    56. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    57. Costochondritis/rib pain
    58. Fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue
    59. Acute gouty joint
    60. Knee pain
    61. Low back pain (without sciatica)
    62. Multiple joint aches
    63. Neck pain
    64. Osteoarthritis
    65. Osteoporosis
    66. Rheumatoid arthritis
    67. Sciatica
    68. Shoulder pain

    NEUROLOGICAL

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    69. Alzheimer's or other dementia
    70. CVA/TIA
    71. Dizziness/vertigo
    72. Headache
    73. Mental status change
    74. Parkinson's
    75. Syncope
    76. Tremor (not Parkinson's)

    PSYCHOSOCIAL

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    77. ADD/hyper activity
    78. Alcohol abuse/dependence
    79. Anorexia nervosa
    80. Anxiety
    81. Depression
    82. Domestic abuse
    83. Insomnia
    84. Life stressors
    85. Multiple somatic complaints
    86. Tobacco abuse/dependence

    SKIN

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    87. Abscess/boil/cellulites
    88. Acne
    89. Actinic keratosis
    90. Animal/Human Bite
    91. Bee sting/insect bite
    92. Burn
    93. Decubitus ulcer
    94. Eczema/rash
    95. Herpes simplex (oral)
    96. Herpes simplex (genital)
    97. Herpes zoster
    98. Ingrown toenail
    99. Leg ulcers
    100. Pruritis/Urticaria
    101. Psoriasis
    102. Scabies
    103. Tionea corpora
    104. Tinea versicolor

    MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSES

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Managed 1-2 times Managed 3-4 times Managed 5 or more times
    105. Deep vein thrombosis
    106. Fatigue
    107. Motor vehicle accident
    108. Unintentional weight loss

    PHYSICAL EXAM/PROCEDURES/PATIENT EDUCATION

    Specifics of Physical Exam

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    109. Breast
    110. Pelvic
    111. Prostate/rectal exam (male)
    112. Testicular exam
    113. Tympanic membrane

    Geriatrics

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    114. Activities of daily living assessment
    115. Mini mental status exam (MMSE)

    GU/GI

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    116. Anoscopy
    117. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
    118. Vasectomy

    GYN/OB/PEDS

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    119. Circumcision
    120. Colposcopy
    121. Endometrial biopsy
    122. Episiotomy repair
    123. Pap smear
    124. Vaginal delivery
    125. Lumbar puncture
    126. Cervix check (laboring patient)

    Routine Health Maintenance

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    127. Well child check, 0-2 years
    128. Well child check, 2-12 years
    129. Adolescent PE, 13-17 years
    130. Adult, 18-39 years
    131. Adult, 40-64 years
    132. Adult, 65 and over
    133. Prenatal exam

    HEENT

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    134. Cerumen removal
    135. Fluorescein staining of eye
    136. Tympanometry interpretation

    ORTHO

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    137. Cast application
    138. Splint application
    139. Extremity film interpretation
    140. Tapped joint effusion

    PATIENT EDUCATION

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    141. Anticipatory guidance for children
    142. Taught breast self-exam
    143. Contraception education
    144. Diet/Nutrition counseling
    145. Exercise counseling
    146. HIV counseling
    147. Hospice/terminally ill patient
    148. Inhaler use
    149. Life stressors
    150. Medication use and side effects
    151. Prenatal education
    152. Safe sex
    153. Smoking cessation counseling
    154. Taught testicular self-exam
    155. Weight loss counseling
    156. Discussed hormone replacement therapy (risks/benefits)
    157. Discussed osteoporosis prevention and treatment

    Respiratory/Cardiac

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    158. EKG interpretation
    159. Peak flow assessment
    160. Pulmonary function test/spirometry interpretation
    161. CXR interpretation

    Skin

    Not Encountered Observed/Assisted Done 1-2 times Done 3-4 times Done 5 or more times
    162. Abscess I&D
    163. Cryotherapy
    164. Excisional biopsy
    165. Laceration repair
    166. Punch biopsy
    167. Subungual hematoma drainage
    168. Toenail removal



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