Medical learners in the 21st century spend less time with patients during training than their counterparts did in the 20th century, which decreases the knowledge and practice of bedside clinical ...

Upheaval during the COVID pandemic has forced a rethinking of the steps to medical licensure, most recently clinical skills assessments. As a result, medical students across the nation will likely ...

While it’s impossible to learn everything in medical school, mastering certain skills before starting residency is key — and even expected by residency program directors. Fortunately, medical schools ...

In 2023, UAB Heersink School of Medicine piloted a new approach to clinical skills education for students. The Clinical Reasoning and Integrated Skills Program (CRISP) was launched to address the ...

In our Clinical Skills and Assessment rooms, students from multiple disciplines hone their oral and physical assessment skills. They practice patient interviews, including data collection and history ...