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CASE PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

PLEASE READ THESE GUIDEL1NES BEFORE STARTING YOUR CASE PRESENTATION-

On the 4th-7th Thursdays of the rotation, 3 - 4 students in groups will present cases which they feel will be of interest and teaching benefit to their peers. The case must involve a patient that someone in the group has seen and interacted with It is preferable to include topics from the core curriculum. The typed presentation should be no longer than 3 1/2 single-spaced pages including references, typed in no less than 12 font with 1 inch margins on all sides, and should include:

1. An up to one page case history to include all relevant clinical, laboratory and summary data.
2. A one to two page abstract on the relevant clinical literature regarding one aspect of the case under discussion.
3. A list of 3 - 10 pertinent, recent pediatric references regarding one aspect of the case in question. You should include one good review as well as recent papers.
4. Handouts such as tables or graphs may be used and are not included in these 3 ½ pages.

This is not meant in any way to be a mini-term paper. It is not in the best interest of your peers to make these cases too esoteric or demanding. If the patient has clinically demonstrable interesting findings, he/she should ideally be brought down to the classroom to be shown in person. Obviously, informed consent from the parent, patient (if old enough) and the attending physician is required. Any relevant x-rays or cultures should be brought along to the presentations. Peers will evaluate cases along with a faculty preceptor and their evaluations will be weighted 25% and 75%, respectively.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS

1. The style for references can be found in the most recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Footnotes should be used appropriately in the text of the paper.

2. When appropriate, include a differential diagnosis that was considered when the patient first presented or was admitted to the hospital.

3. Summarize briefly the initial treatment the patient and his/her hospital or ambulatory course.

4. Avoid using abbreviations unless you have defined them in your text; e.g. Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP).

5. Preceptors will evaluate your use of pediatric references, so make a concerted effort to use appropriate pediatric literature if possible.

6. Make sure your written and oral presentation reflects your title. Focus in on a subject that can be covered in a 45 minute presentation. Your presentation will be downgraded if it exceeds 45 minutes in length

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

The deadline for submission of your final typewritten case presentation is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday (the day before your presentation)-NO EXCEPIIONS!! Your paper must be typed!!

If your case is turned in after 2:00 p.m. on Wenesday but before the day of your presentation, you will be penalized 1/2 grade. If it is not turned in until Thursday you will be penalized one (1) grade. Your paper can be no more than 3 1/2 pages including references. You will be downgraded is longer than that. You may have additional handouts attached such as tables and charts. It is your responsibility to make copies for the class. These can be made on the Medical Education copier.

SLIDES. TRANSPARENCIES AND A-V EOUIPMENT

Whereas A-V materials can complement your lecture if used appropriately, we suggest that you be selective in choosing A-Vs. Using the blackboard, flip charts, and transparencies are all acceptable as well as powerpoint computer presentations.

There is a LCD projector available to check out of the medical education office but you must have your own computer. All other A-V equipment including slide projectors and overhead projectors may be checked out of the AV office located in the library. It is a good idea to reserve this equipment several days ahead of time.
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