Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
S. Ayhan Caliskan, Umay Ruchan Tumer, Ozan Karaca
Summary: Physician emigration from developing countries to developed countries is a growing problem. This study investigates Turkish medical students' intentions of pursuing residency training abroad and the factors associated with their decision. Results show that 29.7% of students expressed their desire for going abroad for residency training, with Germany, United States, United Kingdom, and Canada being the top preferred destinations. The mother's level of education and the student's understanding of foreign languages were found to be significantly associated with the intention of going abroad for residency training.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jeffrey D. Krimmel-Morrison, Gurpreet Dhaliwal
Summary: Lifelong learning is crucial in the medical field, but many residents lack the skills to be effective self-directed learners. This article presents a practical training plan to help residents improve their clinical knowledge and reasoning, and offers tips for implementation and refinement.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mehran Ilaghi, Sara Shafian, Adel Soltanizadeh, Ali Karamoozian, Maryam Okhovati, Sarah Aflatoonian
Summary: This study developed an instrument to assess the various aspects of feedback delivery in medical residency training. The instrument showed good validity, reliability, and internal consistency, and resulted in a four-factor structure. It can be used as a quick assessment tool to enhance the quantity and quality of feedback provided.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Setthasorn Zhi Yang Ooi, Rucira Ooi, Amanda Godoi, Eu Fang Foo, Timothy Woo, Chunhei Li, Sashiananthan Ganesananthan
Summary: The study collected responses from 1118 UK medical students and doctors, finding a high propensity for leaving the NHS after completing foundation training, with main reasons being a desire for better quality of life and financial prospects.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
George Adrian Muntean, Adrian Groza, Anca Marginean, Radu Razvan Slavescu, Mihnea Gabriel Steiu, Valentin Muntean, Simona Delia Nicoara
Summary: This paper presents an AI framework for personalized case-based ophthalmology residency training, using a deep learning model and an expert-system-powered case allocation algorithm. The deep learning model can classify retinal diseases from color fundus photographs and the diagnosis is passed to the case allocation algorithm to select the most suitable resident. This approach provides a structure for future precision medical education in ophthalmology.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Patrick D. Kelly, Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn, Steven G. Roth, Scott L. Zuckerman, Rohan Chitale, John C. Wellons, Lola B. Chambless
Summary: This scoping review identified 29 studies covering 6 topics related to educational interventions in neurosurgery residency programs. While several educational interventions were supported by quantitative evidence, methodological shortcomings were common in the selection of meaningful outcome measures. Evidence-based considerations were provided for program directors in both current and future training programs.
Article
Education & Educational Research
A. B. C. Guimaraes, E. Amaral, K. M. Carvalho
Summary: This study evaluates the satisfaction and self-confidence of graduates from a reference ophthalmology residency program in Brazil and analyzes the differences among those who graduated in different decades. The majority of respondents were satisfied with their training program (98.7%) and those who graduated earlier had higher confidence in clinical and surgical practices. The study also identifies areas in clinical and non-clinical training that need improvement.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Faiz Tuma, Rafael D. Malgor, Nikit Kapila, Mohamed K. Kamel
Summary: Over the last 12 years, there has been a steady increase in the number of surgical cases performed by general surgery residents, despite the rise in subspecialty training programs. Further research is needed to explore the diversity of operative procedures and their outcomes in the coming years.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Edward B. Healton, William M. Treanor, John J. DeGioia, Vicki W. Girard
Summary: Medical-legal partnerships incorporate lawyers into healthcare teams to address patients' legal needs, and schools can integrate these partnerships into education and training to support the development of future health justice leaders.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Abdullah M. Alhammad, Rana Almohaimeed, Ghada Alajmi, Sultan Alghadeer, Yasser Alaska
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) on pharmacy residents' confidence in managing acute medical scenarios. The results showed that HFPS significantly improved residents' confidence in making decisions, providing recommendations, and delivering optimal patient care during emergency situations.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Lauren M. Conroy, Hannah Slovacek, Kyle A. Blum, Steven E. Canfield, Phillip Mann
Summary: Assessing trainees' surgical proficiency is important in urological surgical training. The current standard, Urology Milestone Project, has limitations and lacks real-time operative feedback. There are multiple competency-based surgical assessment tools available, and a comprehensive review of the literature is needed to analyze their strengths and weaknesses for further development of a standardized assessment tool in urology training.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Nicole Zaki, Teresa Cavett, Gayle Halas
Summary: The study found that residents displayed cyclical variation in generating FNs over a 2-year period, with some key topics not captured. In addition, reflection on certain domains (such as care of First Nations, vulnerable populations, and behavioral medicine) was less frequent. Four themes were identified from residents' narrative notes, including patient-centered care, patient safety, achieving balance, and confidence.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexander G. Yearley, Ruchit V. Patel, Jacob R. Rachlin, Saksham Gupta, Joseph T. King Jr, G. Rees Cosgrove, Michael A. Mooney
Summary: This study explores the role and details of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers in neurosurgery resident training in the United States. It finds that 34% of neurosurgery residency programs have an active affiliation with a VA medical center. Although the details vary among programs, the shared core values include a strong operative experience, independent decision-making, and continuity of care.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lokke M. Gennissen, Karen M. Stegers-Jager, Jacqueline de Graaf, Cornelia R. M. G. Fluit, Matthijs de Hoog
Summary: The diversity of modern society is often lacking in the representation of the medical workforce due to selection practices. Candidates faced challenges in portraying themselves positively, balancing between playing by the rules and being authentic. Despite a welcoming attitude towards diversity, admissions committees unintentionally prevented the hiring of underrepresented minority candidates.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Michael W. Kortz, Nathan A. Shlobin, Ryan E. Radwanski, Monica Mureb, Anthony M. DiGiorgio
Summary: The study aimed to assess the perceived effectiveness of virtual neurosurgery training camps (VNTC) among medical students with and without neurosurgery residency programs. Results showed that the VNTC benefited both groups of students, but differences were observed in their perceived usefulness of virtual education. Future initiatives should focus on tailoring programs towards disadvantaged students.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Ruth Ann Marrie, John D. Fisk, Randy Walld, James M. Bolton, Jitender Sareen, Scott B. Patten, Alexander Singer, Lisa M. Lix, Carol A. Hitchon, Renee El-Gabalawy, Alan Katz, James J. Marriott, Charles N. Bernstein
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Floriane Calocer, Huah Shin Ng, Feng Zhu, Yinshan Zhao, Olivier Dejardin, Emmanuelle Leray, Gilles Defer, Charity Evans, John D. Fisk, Ruth Ann Marrie, Helen Tremlett
Summary: The study found that lower socioeconomic status is associated with a higher mortality risk in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Deepak Louis, Sapna Oberoi, Florencia M. Ricci, Christy Pylypjuk, Ruben Alvaro, Mary Seshia, Cecilia de Cabo, Diane Moddemann, Monica Sirski, Lisa M. Lix, Allan Garland, Chelsea Anastasia Ruth
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between prematurity and grade 3 school performance, and found that preterm children had poorer numeracy and reading abilities. Additionally, gestational age, gender, small for gestational age, and maternal medical and sociodemographic factors were associated with school performance.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wajd Alkabbani, Colleen J. Maxwell, Ruth Ann Marrie, Suzanne L. Tyas, Iliana C. Lega, John-Michael Gamble
Summary: This study reveals that both mid- and late-life hypoglycemia are associated with a doubled risk of dementia. Patients who experienced severe hypoglycemic events in mid- and late-life have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those without hypoglycemia.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Julia O'Mahony, Brenda Banwell, Audrey Laporte, Adalsteinn Brown, Lady Bolongaita, Amit Bar-Or, E. Ann Yeh, Ruth Ann Marrie
Summary: Understanding the factors that influence the relationship between a child's MS diagnosis and parental HRQoL can help improve interventions for both parents and children with MS. The study found that the combination of a child's MS diagnosis with a family health condition or low SEP has a synergistic effect on parental HRQoL. Parents of children with MS who also have other family health conditions or a low SEP are at higher risk for low HRQoL.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wajd Alkabbani, Colleen J. J. Maxwell, Ruth Ann Marrie, Suzanne L. L. Tyas, Iliana C. C. Lega, John-Michael Gamble
Summary: This study reevaluates the association between insulin use and dementia risk in type 2 diabetes patients, considering confounding factors. The results showed no significant association between insulin use and all-cause dementia in patients previously treated with two noninsulin antihyperglycemic medications.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ruth Ann Marrie, John D. Fisk, Casandra Dolovich, Lisa M. Lix, Lesley A. Graff, Scott B. Patten, Charles N. Bernstein
Summary: This study compared the psychometric properties of multiple fatigue scales in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale-IBD (MFIS-IBD), and Daily Fatigue Impact Scale (DFIS) showed adequate validity and reliability for assessing fatigue in IBD.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alyssa N. Nylander, Jessica Singh, Shane Poole, Annika Anderson, Ruth Ann Marrie, Hope Rugo, Riley Bove
Summary: In this study, a case series of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients diagnosed with breast cancer was analyzed retrospectively to understand the clinical characteristics and treatment strategies. The study found that the relapse rate of MS during breast cancer treatment was low, and the neurologic function scores of the patients remained stable. This study provides valuable information for understanding the clinical management of patients with concurrent MS and breast cancer.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ruth Ann Marrie
Summary: Comorbidity is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has significant impacts on outcomes such as relapses, disability progression, quality of life, healthcare use, and mortality. It is important to prevent and treat comorbidity effectively in people with MS by evaluating comorbidity, understanding its management in the context of MS, testing interventions tailored to MS patients, and determining optimal care models for comorbidity management.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol A. Hitchon, Christine Mesa, Charles N. Bernstein, Ruth Ann Marrie, Catherine Card, Sheila F. O'Brien, John Kim
Summary: This study compared antibody responses and disease activity/states in individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) who received SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The results showed that heterologous vaccination improved seroconversion rates and did not lead to disease flare. Therefore, IMID patients benefit from receiving at least three doses of the vaccine.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shaza Almweisheer, Charles N. Bernstein, Lesley A. Graff, Scott B. Patten, James Bolton, John D. Fisk, Carol A. Hitchon, James J. Marriott, Ruth Ann Marrie
Summary: This study aimed to assess the mental health of individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) and compare the differences across different types of diseases. The study found that over half of the participants with multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) reported flourishing mental health, with similar levels across the disease groups.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Amber Salter, Alexander Keenan, Hoa H. Le, Kavita Gandhi, Maria Ait-Tihyaty, Samantha Lancia, Gary R. Cutter, Robert J. Fox, Ruth Ann Marrie
Summary: Fatigue is commonly experienced by multiple sclerosis patients, with a majority reporting worsening of fatigue over time. Factors associated with fatigue worsening include lower income, higher disability, lower initial fatigue level, use of injectable disease-modifying therapies, and increased levels of depression.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL-EXPERIMENTAL TRANSLATIONAL AND CLINICAL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fardowsa L. A. Yusuf, Ayesha Asaf, Ruth Ann Marrie, Ping Li, Kyla McKay, Yinshan Zhao, Feng Zhu, Colleen Maxwell, Helen Tremlett
Summary: Canada has one of the highest rates of paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (PoMS) globally, and the prevalence, but not incidence, has increased over time. Allocation of resources to support the growing youth population with MS should be a priority.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dhruv Jain, Charles N. Bernstein, Lesley A. Graff, Scott B. Patten, James M. Bolton, John D. Fisk, Carol Hitchon, James J. Marriott, Ruth Ann Marrie
Summary: This study compared the prevalence of pain and the association between pain and pain interference, as well as social participation, in different subtypes of multiple sclerosis. The results showed that pain was common among all participants, with no differences between subtypes. However, individuals with progressive multiple sclerosis reported higher pain interference and lower social participation compared to those with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL-EXPERIMENTAL TRANSLATIONAL AND CLINICAL
(2023)
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wajd Alkabbani, Colleen J. Maxwell, Ruth Ann Marrie, Suzanne L. Tyas, Iliana C. Lega, John-Michael Gamble
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)