Family Medicine rotation Specific Pico 1-3
- In obese adult patients with type 2 diabetes, does the implementation of intermittent fasting promote better outcomes for weight loss compared to other non-pharmacological methods?
- In adults diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, does the use of omega-3 fatty acids compared to a placebo result in significant reductions in triglyceride levels?
- In adults aged 45-70 with average risk of colon cancer, is fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) more accurate compared to guaiac fecal occult blood testing (gFOBT) in detecting colon cancer?
Ambulatory Medicine rotation Specific Pico 4-6
- In higher risk adults with comorbidities such as DMII or HTN aged 18-70, is the consistent use of daily vitamin D3 intake beneficial in preventing upper respiratory infections like that of influenza compared to a placebo?
- In adult individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe community-acquired pneumonia, does the administration of a short dose of adjunctive corticosteroids, such as prednisone, compared to placebo contribute to a reduction in morbidity and better clinical outcomes?
- In healthy young adults with a suspected sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis, is the use of a one-time dose of Azithromycin 1 GM superior to Doxycycline 100 mg for 7 days in terms of achieving bacterial clearance and resolution of symptoms?
Women’s Health rotation Specific Pico 7-9
- In pregnant women aged 18-40 with a risk for preeclampsia, does the administration of low-dose aspirin (81 mg daily) compared to placebo decrease the incidence of preeclampsia?
- In adult women with primary dysmenorrhea, does engaging in 30-60 minutes of weekly low intensity exercise (2-3 times a week) when compared to no exercise lead to a reduction in menstrual pain?
- In first-time mothers aged 18-35, does engaging in light intensity aerobic exercise compared to no exercise help reduce the incidence of developing postpartum depression?
Surgery Rotation Specific Pico 10-13
- In adult patients with non-metastatic colon cancer, does surgical intervention with the use of robotic assisted colectomy lead to better outcomes (shorter recovery time, fewer complications, better survival rates) when compared to a general laparoscopic colectomy approach?
- In adults with mild to moderate carotid artery stenosis, does treatment with a carotid endarterectomy decrease the chances of developing a stroke when compared to carotid artery stenting?
- In patients who had or are undergoing colorectal surgery, does the use of enhanced recovery after surgery “ERAS” protocols when compared to standard post-operative care, lead to decreased hospital cost and improved patient outcomes?