Clinical Evaluation Exercise (CEX)
This exercise is conducted during the students Inpatient Phase II by the attending physician and contributes to the student's final grade. The inpatient or outpatient selected for the exercise must be unknown to the student. No more than one hour should be designated for the evaluator to observe the student interviewing the patient and performing a physical examination. During this time, the evaluator should remain inconspicuous and not interrupt so that the patient relates primarily to the student. However, before concluding the session the faculty member should instruct the student by going to the patient to elicit or clarify the history and demonstrate proper physical exam technique.
After leaving the patient, a few minutes should be designated for a brief discussion of the student's history and physical examination, and initial diagnostic impression.
During Phase 1 your attending physician will conduct a practice CEX to give you feedback and an opportunity to practice this exercise.
For your review, a sample CEX form
