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MeSH

Physical Examination [E01.370.600]

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Child Tags

Apgar Score [E01.370.600.050]

Muscle Strength [E01.370.600.425]

Range of Motion, Articular [E01.370.600.700]

Palpation [E01.370.600.600]

Gait [E01.370.600.250]

Vital Signs [E01.370.600.875]

Auscultation [E01.370.600.060]

Percussion [E01.370.600.610]

Blood Pressure Determination [E01.370.600.100]

Pigmentation [E01.370.600.620]

Neurologic Examination [E01.370.600.550]

Gynecological Examination [E01.370.600.293]

Body Constitution [E01.370.600.115]

Pulse [E01.370.600.650]

Self-Examination [E01.370.600.750]

Activities

Respiratory Exam
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Cardiac Exam
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

History Taking and Integration Week
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 1

Vital Signs and General Appearance
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 2

Introduction to the Patient-Centred Physical Exam and Vital Signs
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 2

Respiratory Exam: Practice Case – Dyspnea & Wheeze
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 3

Introduction to the Cardiac Examination
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 1

Cardiac Exam: Practice Case - Chest Pain
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 2

Head and Neck Exam: Practice Case - Hearing Loss
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 3

Head and Neck Exam: Practice Case - Sore Throat
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 4

Respiratory Exam: Practice Case - Dyspnea and Cough
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 4

Introduction and Overview of Volume Status Exam
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal / Week 1

Volume Status Exam: Practice Case – Dehydration, Volume Overload
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal / Week 2

Renal Exam Practice Case - Renal Colic
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal / Week 3

Introduction to Hematological Exam
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Renal Exam Practice Case - Hematuria
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal / Hematology / Week 1 / Week 4

Introduction and Overview of the Lymph Node Examination
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 2

Lymph Node Exam: Practice Case – Lymphadenopathy
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 3

Jesse Knox MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 4

Hematological Exam Practice Case - Fatigue
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 4

Peripheral Vascular Exam – Practice Case: Peripheral Vascular Disease
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 5

Edema
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3

Dermatology Theme and Introduction to Rashes (Archived)
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3

Breast and Lymph Node Examination
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Male Genital Exam (using models)
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Abdominal Exam
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Introduction and Overview of Abdominal Exam
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 1

Endocrine, Rectal Inguinal Exam
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Diabetes Exam: Practice Case – A Patient with Diabetes
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 1

Adrenal Exam Practice Case - Adrenocortical disorders
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Intro to MSK Clinical Skills and Patient Partners (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Orthopedics (Adult) (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Introduction to Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics
Active Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 2

Intro to Neurology subunit and Intro to Neurosciences
Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

Knee Pain in the ER
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 1

Headache
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 2

Parkinson's Disease
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care / Week 2

Examination
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Examination
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Examination
Tutorial

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

EM Medical Expert (presenting problems)
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Patient History & Physical Examination in the ER
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Examination: Trauma and burn
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

How Emerg Docs Think
Watching a Video

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Periodic Health Review
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Procedures/physical examination skills
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Clinical Placement
Preceptor

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Physical Examination
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Pediatric Examination
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Child with a Limp
Tutorial

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Fluids and Electrolytes
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Examination
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Examination
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Examination
Clerkship Teaching Session

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Toxicology
Concept Integration and Review

Post-clerkship / Concept Integration and Review / Week 1

The Approach to Undifferentiated Acute Abdominal Pain (Archived)
Large Group Session

Vomiting and Diarrhea
Clinical Skills Sessions

Cardiac theme, review of targeted cardiac exam
Clinical Skills Sessions

Respirology theme, review of targeted respiratory examination
Clinical Skills Sessions

Abdominal theme, review of targeted abdominal exam
Clinical Skills Sessions

Review of diabetic exam
Clinical Skills Sessions

Assessments

MF 1 Clinical Skills
Mid-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

MF1 Clinical Skills
End-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

MF 2 Clinical Skills
Mid-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

MF2 Clinical Skills
End-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

MF4 MSK Clinical Skills
End-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

MF 4 Clinical Skills
Mid-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Integration Foundation Clinical Skills
End-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Integration Foundation Clinical Skills
Mid-Unit Clinical Skills Assessment

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Examination
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Examination
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Periodic Health Review
Clerkship Key Feature Exam

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Procedures/physical examination skills
Logbook/Portfolio

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Procedures/physical examination skills
Final Rotation Assessment

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Periodic Health Review
Clerkship Tutorial Evaluation

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Periodic Health Review
Final Rotation Assessment

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Examination
Objectives Structured Clinical Examination

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Examination
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Examination
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Pediatric Clerkship Foundations
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Pediatrics Core Rotation
Final Rotation Assessment

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

OSCE #3
Objectives Structured Clinical Examination

Post-clerkship / Concept Integration and Review / Week 6

Objectives

General Survey
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Assessing vital signs
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Cardiac Examination
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Blood Examination
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Apparent state of health
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Level of consciousness (patient is alert and oriented)
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Signs of distress
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Ht/Wt and BMI, WHR (waist/hip ratio)
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Skin colour and obvious lesions
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

General grooming and hygiene
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Affect, behaviour (how the patient presents)
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Odours
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Posture/gait/mobility
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Behaviour/speech
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

General physical examination
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Heart rate
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Peripheral pulse
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Blood pressure measurement using correct technique
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Respiratory rate
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Temperature
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Conduct an appropriate physical exam of the respiratory system.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Precordial examination: inspection: scars; palpation: apex (diameter, location, amplitude), look for thrills and heaves; auscultation: with the emphasis on examination and differentiation of S1, S2 and additional sounds such as S3 and S4. Auscultate for the presence of murmurs.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Conduct an appropriate physical exam of the cardiovascular system.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Abdominal Examination
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Endocrine Examination
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Preparation for abdominal examination: draping, position, instruction to patient, communication during examination, washing hands.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Height / Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI), WHR (waist/hip ratio)
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Inspection (abdominal): signs of distress, contour, symmetry, masses, umbilicus, skin/scars/ostomy appliances, dilated veins, movement, pulsation
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Auscultation (abdominal): (following inspection) bowel sounds, recognize bowel sounds vs. bruits, surface markings for aortic, renal, iliac artery bruits.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Percussion (abdominal): tympany, dullness, shifting dullness, organ size, fluid (fluid wave, shifting dullness)
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Palpation (abdominal): light and deep palpation, identify guarding and rebound.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Rectal examination: position of the patient, inspection, palpation.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Examination for jaundice.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Examination of the mouth/pharynx.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Basic introduction to inguinal canal exam.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Thyroid examination: inspection of the neck for masses (thyroid enlargement), palpation of the neck, auscultation for bruits.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Examination of a patient with diabetes.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Examination of a patient with cortisol excess.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

History of impotence in a man.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Altered skin texture.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Abnormal hair growth.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Rectal examination
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Conduct a physical examination appropriate to the clinical problem presented
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal

Describe physical exam findings that are unique to patients on renal dialysis or with kidney transplant.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal

Conduct an appropriate physical exam of the hematologic system.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Inspection: general appearance, skin, mucous membranes, nail beds, bruising/petechiae/ecchymosis/hemarthrosis
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology

Examination for anemia
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology

Examination for thrombosis (superficial/DVT)
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Hematology

Kidney examination: abdominal exam (bimanual examination, costophrenic angle tenderness, auscultation for bruits).
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Renal

Bladder examination.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Renal

Rectal examination for the prostate.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Renal

Precordial exam.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Renal

Review of cardiac and respiratory exam.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3

Integration of cardiac, respiratory and renal exam and volume assessment into a general physical examination.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3

Conduct a reproductive history and complete a male and female reproductive examination.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Conduct a physical examination appropriate to the clinical problem presented.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Describe an approach to the orthopedic physical examination.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Describe the features on history and physical exam that suggest a particular cause for weakness (i.e., help to localize the lesion).
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

List the clinical signs and symptons that suggest spinal cord involvement.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Review of cardiac, respiratory and blood exam.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Review of abdominal and endocrine examination.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Integration of MF 1, 2 and 3 skills into a general physical examination.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Practice a focused history and physical exam for a patient presenting with chest pain, dyspnea and nausea/vomiting, with a focus on the cardiac, respiratory and abdominal exam.
Activity Objectives

Transition to Clerkship / Week 1

Practice a focused history and exam for a patient presenting with abnormal vital signs, with a focus on infection.
Activity Objectives

Transition to Clerkship / Week 2

Review intermittent auscultation as an in-office assessment of fetal well-being, including normal vs. abnormal findings.
Activity Objectives

Transition to Clerkship / Week 2

Assess a patient who has an ASA class 1 or 2 classification with regards to their readiness for anesthesia by taking an appropriate history and performing a relevant physical examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Assess the patient's airway for ease of mask ventilation, LMA insertion or endotracheal intubation.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Demonstrate a focused history and physical examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Well baby / Well child
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

To perform a complete obstetrical physical examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a complete gynecologic examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a physical examination on a labouring patient.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a physical examination on a gynaecological patient presenting for emergency care.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Perform a complete pediatric physical examination including head and neck, respiratory, cardiac, abdominal, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and skin
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Perform an age appropriate focused examination of the affected part(s) or system when appropriate
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Assess major developmental milestones (gross motor, fine motor, social, language)
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Assess the sexual maturity of male and female adolescents using the Tanner method.
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Identify growth that deviates from expected patterns based on the family growth history and the child’s previous growth
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Demonstrate the use of standard growth charts to track weight, height, head circumference, body mass index
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Communicate results of the pediatric physical examination in a well organized written and oral report
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Recognize an acutely ill child who requires immediate medical attention.
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Describe an approach to the Dysmorphic child
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics Rotation

Demonstrate competence with the following paediatric physical examination skills in addition to general physical examination skills:
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Position and immobilise patient for certain physical exam skills
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Measure and interpret height, weight, head circumference (including plotting on growth curve and calculation of body mass index)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Measure and interpret vital signs
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Palpate for fontanelles and suture lines
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform red reflex and cover-uncover test
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform otoscopy
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Inspect for dysmorphic features
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Elicit primitive reflexes
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform infant hip examination
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess the lumbosacral spine for abnormalities
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess for scoliosis
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Palpate femoral pulses
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Examine external genitalia
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess for sexual maturity rating (Tanner staging)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess (including relevant physical exam) and manage substance use.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Discuss important physical exam findings: hepatomegaly; palpable mass; Courvoisier's sign; Murphy's sign; scleral icterus; abdominal tenderness; lymphadenopathy; Charcot's triad; Reynold's pentad.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss history and physical exam abnormalities (stomach).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

The student will build on their basic science, physiology, and clinical examination skills as it pertains to the structure and function the bones, joints, muscle, and connective tissues.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

The student will identify the major sensory and motor nerves in the extremity and apply this knowledge to examination of the extremities.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Ability to perform a physical examination
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Conduct a sensitive, focused physical exam relevant to the patient’s presenting problem.
Clerkship Objectives

Family Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Perform an appropriate physical examination relevant to the patient’s presentation, the history obtained, and the acuity of the encounter (includes mental status examination).
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate physical examination skills that reflect consideration of the clinical presentation as well as the comfort, age, development, and cultural context of the infant, child, or adolescent.
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics TTR / Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform a general physical examination with emphasis on:
Clerkship Objectives

Surgery TTR / Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Transition to Residency

Chest & breast examination
Clerkship Objectives

Surgery TTR / Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Transition to Residency

Abdominal examination
Clerkship Objectives

Surgery TTR / Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Transition to Residency

Inguinal & scrotal examination
Clerkship Objectives

Surgery TTR / Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Transition to Residency

Rectal examination
Clerkship Objectives

Surgery TTR / Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Transition to Residency

The learner will use the patient-centred clinical method to conduct a supervised office visit (The supervised office visit should include culturally sensitive, age-appropriate history- taking and focused physical examination; use of appropriate investigations; formulation of a diagnosis; and development of a management plan that involves allied health professionals, community supports, drug therapy, patient education, and follow-up management at an appropriate level for the student’s training.) for common presentations, which may include both symptoms and diagnoses.
Framework Objectives

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