Teaching healthcare providers urogenital wellness exam techniques and communication skills that are patient-centered and trauma informed
Students and providers can feel
anxious about performing genital exams.
Patients may think of the experience as an ordeal.
We are dedicated to making everyone’s experience
so much better!
What We Teach
Language
What to say to patients during a genital exam, and how to word it, can be unexpectedly difficult!
Breast Exam
Students are taught how to visualize the breast tissue, palpate lymph nodes, and check the breast tissue & nipple
Pelvic Exam
The pelvic exam is taught in three parts:
An external exam, an internal/speculum exam, and the bi-manual exam
Penile & Testicular Exam
Students are taught visual and manual inspection techniques, hernia check, and how to address erections
DRE
Students learn how to manually palpate the prostate and what signs to assess
Our Process
Contact Kate
We will talk about your needs, how we can address them, and make sure we’re the right solution for you!
Schedule
No need for preceptors. No last minute model cancellations. We take care of both the instruction and modeling.
Paperwork
We agree on the contract ahead of time so you can submit it to your legal department.
Training
We arrive and instruct your students as arranged.
Complete!
We tidy up and send you a short survey to help us develop better ways to meet your needs. Growth is part of our mission!
Meet Your Instructors
Exam Essentials is based in New Mexico and has instructors in five states! Many of our instructors have extensive experience, having worked in this field for other institutions or businesses for over 20 years.
We come from diverse backgrounds, and our combined experience in teaching urogenital wellness exams allows us to create a curriculum that we believe provides the best experience for both patients and providers.
We are deeply committed to education and strive to help learners feel confident as they move forward in their clinical rotations or practice. And in case no one has said it to you lately: thank you!
We understand that the medical culture and education can be challenging. We also recognize that we need you—both the person you are now and the person you are becoming. Thank you for dedicating your energy, time, and resources to the art of medicine.
