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 to say to patients during a genital exam, and how to word it, can be unexpectedly difficult!
Students are taught how to visualize the breast tissue, palpate lymph nodes, and check the breast tissue & nipple
Students learn how to manually palpate the prostate and what signs to assess
“Amazing! [I] feel more comfortable and confident heading to clinical now that I have had the hands-on education and practice! So grateful!”
– United States University Student, July 2022
We will talk about your needs, how we can address them, and make sure we’re the right solution for you!
No need for preceptors. No last minute model cancellations. We take care of both the instruction and modeling.
We agree on the contract ahead of time so you can submit it to your legal department.
We arrive and instruct your students as arranged.
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!
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.
The International GTA/MUTA Association (IGMA) hosts an annual conference for those involved in teaching sensitive exams—including breast, pelvic, penile, testicular, and digital rectal exams. Although designed with GTA/MUTA instructors in
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Now that all the preliminary paperwork is done, like our contract, w9, and maybe an NTFC, what does it look like when Exam Essentials comes to teach at your school?
This article explains the process of setting up instruction for your students with Exam Essentials. You’ve decided that you’d like to have Exam Essentials teach your students how to perform