SNAPPS is an approach for medical trainees to present a case to their preceptors, in a way that helps them learn and be concise. This would've been a very useful tool for me to have known about earlier in my medical school career as I always struggled to give concise presentation.
S - summarize your case by presenting only pertinent information
N - narrow your differential to the top 3 or less
A - analyze your differential with evidence that supports and doesn't support it from your encounter
P - probe your preceptor (your time to ask questions!)
P - plan your management
S - self-directed learning topic (what steps can you take to improve?)
As I feel this is a very useful tool, and I didn't come across it until this selective, I've decided to teach CC3 students how to practice using this tool by going through cases with them.
Hopefully they find it helpful as well!
-SC-
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