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The app serves as a valuable training tool for early-career clinicians, focusing on the utilization of diagnostic testing to accurately determine a simulated patient's diagnosis. Users are presented with detailed patient histories and the objective is to select the most appropriate diagnostic tests in an efficient manner.

Each chosen test contributes to an accumulating cost, allowing users to draw comparisons with the expenditures typically incurred by experienced clinicians. This realistic approach highlights the learning value of making incorrect decisions, as participants receive constructive feedback based on their test selections.

Additionally, certain cases within the app offer opportunities for users to make management decisions regarding patient care, with clinical feedback available for every choice made. Hyperlinks to relevant literature are also accessible, facilitating further learning and understanding.

Upon arriving at a diagnosis, users are encouraged to provide feedback via a survey link, helping the faculty enhance the learning experience offered by this tool.

This app is a collaborative project between Jump Simulation and faculty from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, reflecting a commitment to advancing clinical education.