Aloha!

We would like to invite medical students to register for an exciting opportunity to learn about American-style clinical reasoning and doctor-patient communication techniques.

This intensive, hands-on workshop will introduce students to teaching methods used to train students in clinical reasoning: the ability to gather information about a patient and determine the patient’s diagnosis.  Some of the unique training methods will include interviews with simulated patients, manikin simulations, small group clinical reasoning exercises and case discussion, physical examination skills, communication skills training sessions and more.

All sessions will be conducted in English.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to: 

• Take a basic patient history using natural, patient-centered communications techniques and medical English.
• Perform a basic and systematic physical examination, focused through use of clinical reasoning.
• Utilize clinical reasoning to expand the differential diagnosis, and understand the steps needed to arrive at a reasonable working diagnosis.

METHODS

• Individual teaching sessions will include hands-on activities including physical exam skills training.
• Clinical reasoning and communication skills will be taught using case-based teaching methods, simulation, and use of simulated patients.
• There will also be opportunities to interact with University of Hawai‘i medical students.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

This workshop is appropriate for upper-level, international medical students in years 3-6 (based on a 6-year medical school program) or years 3-4 (based on a 4-year medical school program).  English fluency is not required; however the ability to carry basic English conversation is strongly recommended.  Knowledge of English medical terms is also helpful.

Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

This workshop is limited to the first 35 registered participants. As space is limited, early registration is encouraged.

SCHEDULE

Sample schedule only This is a sample schedule from 2024 only. The final schedule will be uploaded once confirmed. Please check back here at a later date.

REGISTRATION

Please complete and submit the Registration Form by February 17, 2025 (Hawaii Time).

Email: kjkochi@hawaii.edu
Fax: +1-808-692-1252

Note: The Travel Information section of the Registration Form may be sent at a later date.

PAYMENT

The fee of $1,200 USD includes tuition, workshop materials, welcome lunch, aloha (closing) lunch and transportation to and from the aloha lunch. Payment is due by February 21, 2025. (Hawaii Time).

Instructions for payment will be arranged with participants via email upon enrollment confirmation.

Please inform Ms. Kochi if you need a payment extension.

Group Discount: Schools that send 5 or more participants will be given a group discount. Please inquire about the group discount by emailing kjkochi@hawaii.edu

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellation of participation in the Learning Clinical Reasoning Workshop will be accepted until February 21, 2025 (Hawaii Time) for a full refund. Cancellations after this date will be eligible for a partial refund only.

IMPORTANT DATES

FLIGHT & LODGING

Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements including flights and lodgings. We recommend staying in the Ala Moana/Waikiki areas, which are very accessible to the JABSOM campus. 

Past participants have stayed at the following lodgings:

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Participant countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to the United States must register and pay a fee through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. This process can be completed online

To check if your country is a participant in the Visa Waiver Program and to complete the process, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.