Dr. Coral Matus, MD, FAAFP, Associate Dean for Foundational Sciences and Family Medicine Associate Professor from the University of Toledo joins us as we explore innovative strategies and best practices for fostering essential clinical reasoning skills in medical students. Early incorporation of clinical reasoning is crucial as it lays the foundation for effective decision-making and patient care in medical practice.
In this webinar we discuss:
- Integrating Clinical Reasoning into the Curriculum
- Fostering Critical Thinking
- Challenges and Solutions in Teaching Clinical Reasoning
- Using Technology to Enhance Clinical Reasoning Instruction

About Dr. Matus
Dr. Matus received her M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Toledo Hospital followed by a faculty development fellowship at the University of Michigan. She is highly accomplished and recognized by her colleagues and students having received numerous awards that include the Robert T. Tidrick Golden Apple Award, Dean’s Teaching Award, Gold Humanism Award, and the Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. Together, these accolades are a small testament to recognizing her passion for medical student education and supporting our student’s success.