Virtual Patient Cases
Explore our library of 58 clinically validated cases across 13 medical specialties. Below are selected showcase cases.
Showing 10 of 10 showcase cases
Acute Myocardial Infarction
55-year-old male presents with severe chest pain radiating to left arm. ECG shows ST-elevation in leads II, III, aVF.
Learning Objectives
- • Recognize STEMI presentation
- • Order appropriate diagnostics
- • Initiate emergency treatment protocol
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
68-year-old female with productive cough, fever, and dyspnea for 3 days. History of COPD and smoking.
Learning Objectives
- • Perform systematic respiratory assessment
- • Interpret chest X-ray findings
- • Select appropriate antibiotic therapy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
22-year-old Type 1 diabetic presents with abdominal pain, vomiting, and altered mental status. Blood glucose 450 mg/dL.
Learning Objectives
- • Diagnose DKA using lab criteria
- • Manage fluid resuscitation
- • Implement insulin protocol and monitor electrolytes
Acute Appendicitis
28-year-old male with periumbilical pain migrating to RLQ, fever, and anorexia. McBurney's point tenderness positive.
Learning Objectives
- • Perform focused abdominal examination
- • Differentiate from other causes of acute abdomen
- • Determine surgical vs conservative management
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4
62-year-old with long-standing hypertension and diabetes. GFR 22 mL/min, elevated creatinine, proteinuria.
Learning Objectives
- • Classify CKD staging
- • Manage comorbidities and complications
- • Evaluate for dialysis or transplant readiness
Iron Deficiency Anemia
35-year-old female with fatigue, pallor, and heavy menstrual periods. Hemoglobin 8.2 g/dL, MCV 68 fL.
Learning Objectives
- • Interpret CBC and iron studies
- • Identify underlying cause
- • Initiate appropriate treatment plan
Acute Stroke Assessment
72-year-old male with sudden onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulty. Onset 2 hours ago.
Learning Objectives
- • Perform NIHSS assessment
- • Determine thrombolytic eligibility
- • Manage acute stroke protocol
Peptic Ulcer Disease
48-year-old with epigastric pain, nausea, and dark stools. Long-term NSAID use. H. pylori positive.
Learning Objectives
- • Assess for GI bleeding severity
- • Interpret endoscopy findings
- • Implement H. pylori eradication therapy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
42-year-old female with symmetric joint swelling in hands and wrists for 6 months. Morning stiffness >1 hour.
Learning Objectives
- • Apply ACR/EULAR classification criteria
- • Interpret autoimmune markers (RF, anti-CCP)
- • Develop DMARD treatment strategy
Breast Cancer Staging
56-year-old female with palpable breast mass. Biopsy confirms invasive ductal carcinoma, ER+/PR+/HER2-.
Learning Objectives
- • Perform TNM staging
- • Interpret receptor status implications
- • Discuss multidisciplinary treatment options