A case study of a unique advanced clinical skills elective at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Proficiency in clinical examination skills upon graduation from medical school is a core competency. Over the last few decades, the ability and confidence in this fundamental and crucial skill set has declined. The motivation and interest in meticulous physical examination by recently graduated residents has also eroded.

Analysis of 30-day readmissions among neurosurgical patients: surgical complication avoidance as key to quality improvement.

Unlabelled: OBJECT.: In terms of measuring quality of care and hospital performance, an outcome of increasing interest is the 30-day readmission rate. Recent health care policy making has highlighted the necessity of understanding the factors that influence readmission.