A Practical Guide to Case Reports

Program Details

Presenter: John Westhoff M.D., MPH, UNR Med Associate Professor, Medicine, Assistant Dean, Student Research
Provides 1.00 hour(s) of CE/CME credit (Presented on September 11, 2026; Reviewed September , 21, 2026; Expires September, 21, 2028)

Online CME Credit: These courses are FREE with an active Community or Academic Clinical Faculty appointment at UNR Med. For questions or inquiries regarding this program series, please contact adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu.

Overview

Participants will explore the process of developing and writing a case report, from identifying a unique or educationally valuable clinical experience to developing a strong manuscript. The session will examine key considerations for determining what makes a case appropriate for publication, along with practical strategies for organizing and strengthening the case report. Attention will also be given to patient privacy and consent, reporting guidelines, and other important considerations when preparing a case for publication. Participants will gain practical insight into how case reports can contribute to medical discovery, support medical education, and share meaningful clinical experiences with the broader medical community.

This session topic is part of a clinical teaching professional development series presented by the Office of Faculty Affairs. To view all session topics in this series, please click on Office of Faculty Affairs Program Series. These courses are FREE with an active Community or Academic Clinical Faculty appointment at UNR Med. Please email Adam Wilkinson if you have any questions.

Learning Objectives

Following participation in this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the characteristics of a clinical case that is suitable for publication and understand the role of case reports in advancing medical knowledge and education
  • Apply best practices for developing a high quality case report, including patient privacy, informed consent, and reporting guidelines
  • Develop a structured approach to writing and preparing a compelling case report manuscript for publication

Training Credit Requirements for Community or Academic Clinical Faculty Credit Requirements

To receive credit for meeting the training requirements associated with your Community Faculty appointment or the Academic Clinical Faculty Meaningful Participation Program, you must complete both of the following steps:

  1. Watch the entire training video.
  2. Claim CME/CE credit after completing the video.

⚠️ Important: Your participation will only be recorded if both steps are completed.

Note for non-clinicians: You may still claim credit and will receive a certificate of completion.