Artistry in Diagnosis: Using Art to Enhance Physical Examination Skills

Thursday, October 10, 2024

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Capitol/Congress (M4 Level)

CMEs: 0.75

Co-Authors: Michael whitehead, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA – Assistant Professor of Instruction, Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas Medical Branch

Primary Speaker(s)

Carla Hirsch, MMS, MPH, PA-C (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Instruction
University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies
Friendswood, Texas

Slides

Co-Speaker(s)

KJ

Katrina M. Jackson, MHSc, PA-C (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Instruction
University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies
Galveston, Texas

Disclosure(s):

Carla Hirsch, MMS, MPH, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Katrina M. Jackson, MHSc, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Description: An interactive experience utilizing an innovative art-based activity in the classroom to enhance observation skills. Groups will observe medical-themed art, sparking discussions on inspection, general surveys, and biases, resulting in a classroom activity that will significantly impact students' understanding of observation in medical practice.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how art can be used to emphasize the importance of observation in performing the General survey and inspection components
Define hidden bias and describe how it influences judgment
Using a piece of artwork, demonstrate the skills of observation and the improvement of these skills with knowledge gained