Medical Case Studies

Academic Management Study Materials Case Studies

Interactive Medical Case Studies

Practice clinical reasoning and decision-making with real patient scenarios

245 Total Cases
67 Completed
18 In Progress
85% Average Score
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Cardiology
Intermediate
45 min

Acute Chest Pain in a 58-Year-Old Male

Patient: John Smith, 58M | Chief Complaint: Severe chest pain for 2 hours

A 58-year-old male presents to the emergency department with severe, crushing chest pain that started 2 hours ago while mowing his lawn. The pain radiates to his left arm and jaw. He has a history of hypertension and smoking.

Acute Care ECG Interpretation Cardiac Enzymes Risk Stratification
45 minutes 1,234 attempts 4.8/5
Respiratory
Beginner
30 min

Chronic Cough and Shortness of Breath

Patient: Maria Garcia, 45F | Chief Complaint: Persistent cough for 3 months

A 45-year-old female non-smoker presents with a 3-month history of persistent dry cough and gradually worsening shortness of breath. She works in a textile factory and has no significant past medical history.

Pulmonary Function Chest X-ray Occupational Health Differential Diagnosis
30 minutes 892 attempts 4.6/5
Neurology
Advanced
60 min

Progressive Memory Loss and Confusion

Patient: Robert Johnson, 72M | Chief Complaint: Memory problems for 8 months

A 72-year-old retired teacher presents with an 8-month history of progressive memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily activities. Family reports personality changes and getting lost in familiar places.

Cognitive Assessment Neuroimaging Dementia Workup Family Counseling
60 minutes 567 attempts 4.9/5
Pediatrics
Intermediate
40 min

Febrile Seizure in a 2-Year-Old

Patient: Emma Thompson, 2F | Chief Complaint: Seizure with fever

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes during a febrile illness. Parents report she has been unwell for 2 days with fever and decreased appetite.

Pediatric Emergency Febrile Seizure Fever Management Parent Education
40 minutes 756 attempts 4.7/5
Emergency
Advanced
35 min

Multi-Trauma Patient Management

Patient: David Miller, 28M | Chief Complaint: Motor vehicle accident victim

A 28-year-old male arrives via ambulance following a high-speed motor vehicle accident. He is conscious but agitated, with multiple visible injuries including head trauma, chest pain, and possible femur fracture.

Trauma Assessment ATLS Protocol Priority Management Team Coordination
35 minutes 423 attempts 4.9/5
Internal Medicine
Intermediate
50 min

Unexplained Weight Loss and Fatigue

Patient: Sarah Wilson, 52F | Chief Complaint: 20-pound weight loss over 3 months

A 52-year-old female presents with unexplained weight loss of 20 pounds over the past 3 months, associated with fatigue, night sweats, and decreased appetite. She has no significant past medical history.

Systematic Approach Cancer Screening Laboratory Workup Imaging Studies
50 minutes 634 attempts 4.5/5