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Medical student case presentation example

Use this compact template and a short example to model your 5–7 minute presentation. Open with one line that includes age, sex, and chief complaint.

Template (brief):

  • One-line intro: age/sex/cc + timing.
  • HPI: 2–4 sentences emphasizing onset, context, key positives/negatives, severity, modifiers.
  • Relevant PMH/meds/allergies.
  • Social/family: smoking, alcohol, living, relevant family history.
  • ROS: 1–2 targeted systems.
  • PE: focused positives (vitals + 3–5 findings).
  • Relevant labs/imaging (pertinent normals).
  • Assessment: primary Dx + 2 differentials.
  • Plan: immediate management, tests, consults, disposition.

Example: 65M with acute central chest pain x 1 hour, radiating to left arm, diaphoresis; pain improved with aspirin. PMH: HTN, hyperlipidemia. Meds: lisinopril, statin. Smokes 1 ppd. Vitals: BP 150/90, HR 98, RR 18, SpO2 98%. Exam: anxious, no JVD, clear lungs. ECG: ST depressions in V4–V6. Troponin pending. Assessment: probable NSTEMI; ddx: unstable angina, GERD. Plan: MONA-B, start heparin per protocol, cardiac monitor, serial troponins, cardiology consult, admit to CCU.

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