Schools have been identified as a central element in a system that ensures that children participate in enough physical activity to develop healthy lifestyles. Even with this recommendation, many school-based physical activity opportunities are being eliminated/minimized (i.e. physical education (PE), recess). With children spending much of their time at school, other supplemental physical acti...

CLINICAL PRESENTATIONA 44-year-old lady came to a dermatology clinic due to an asymptomatic, hyperpigmented plaque on her right thigh since 4 months ago. On physical exam, hypertrichosis on the lesion was notable (Figure 1). Rubbing the lesion resulted in erythema and edema of the lesion. She had no systemic disease and her family history was unremarkable.

The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) has become an accepted method for evaluating clinical competence. Limited references are available for students and residents to help them prepare adequately for such examinations. In this review an outline on how to prepare, approach, and behave during the OSCE is presented. Students should prepare by repeated practice keeping in mind that t...

Title: Environmental Correlates of Efficiency and Safety in Emergency Departments Funds: Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation (AAHF) Research Grant and Herman Miller Grant Period: January 2010 to October 2012 Collaborators: Herman Miller, Synurgy Healthcare Solutions Location: Four emergency departments in large US hospitals Findings: 16 domains of physical design decisions influence s...