Type 2 diabetes is perhaps the most common diagnosis you will see on your family medicine rotation. From when to screen, how to diagnose, and how to treat, we break it all down... including a story about a gila monster. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)

The AAPA Rotation Crash Course is a popular podcast designed to help you be a star student on the first day of each rotation. Get the free show notes, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Hippo Education’s PA faculty have not only been in your shoes, but have decades of experience precepting students. For each rotation, we reveal the common mistakes you must avoid and pro tips you must know to not only impress your preceptors, but more importantly to take exceptional care of your patients.

We know the weekend between rotations is stressful and that a year full of “first days” can be exhausting. Don’t just survive your rotations, but thrive with us!

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Welcome to the PA Rotation Crash Course brought to you by Hippo Education and AAPA. In this introduction, Katie and Vicky will lay out the course structure while sharing about their own PA clinical rotation experiences. Donuts anyone? Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Introduction

Get the free show notes at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc. Join Katie and Vicky in this section discussing the ER mindset and walking you through a patient encounter so you can be prepared to shine on day 1.

Emergency Medicine: What Makes This Rotation Unique?

Let’s discuss lacerations and wound care. When do you use glue? When do you use sutures? Who needs antibiotics? We will cover it all. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)

Does your next patient have a broken bone? We’ll teach you the history and physical exam needed for every suspected fracture, as well as 4 fractures you don't want to miss.  Avoid common pitfalls by learning from their mistakes.  Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Emergency Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 2)

Nebulous chief complaints are common in the ER.  Katie and Vicky outline a roadmap for tackling chest pain and abdominal pain so you can be sure you don't miss a "can't miss" diagnosis. Remember to get the free show notes for each rotation, with bonus tables and study aids, at www.hippoeducation.com/rcc.

Outpatient Family Medicine: Common Diagnoses and Procedures (Part 1)

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