Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Feb 2012
ReviewCardiac stress testing for the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease: a reference for the primary care physician.
Choosing the appropriate stress test is important in the workup of patients with possible myocardial ischemia. This choice often is challenging and sometimes confusing because of the plethora of tests and guidelines available. We present a broad overview of commonly available stress tests and indications to help physicians select the most appropriate stress test for their patients.
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Southern medical journal · Feb 2012
Comparative StudyMedical student education improvement using a resident-driven student rotation.
Small community-based residency teaching programs are often entrusted with the task of instructing medical students. In these small programs, sufficient teaching instruction for medical students can be hindered by an ever-increasing workload and lack of a structured curriculum. We designed a resident-supervised rotation for medical students in our department while providing a forum for residents to improve their teaching skills.