Article
Education & Educational Research
Hanna Wijk, Kristiina Heikkila, Sari Ponzer, Lars Kihlstrom, Jonas Nordquist
Summary: In the field of postgraduate medical education, successful change leadership involves characteristics such as belonging to a group, having a clear vision and meaning, holding a mandate for change, collaborating with colleagues and superiors, as well as maintaining a long-term perspective. Successful change management relies on a coalition based on a clear vision and a long-term strategy inclusive of key stakeholders.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Annabelle Jia Sing Lim, Daniel Zhihao Hong, Anushka Pisupati, Yun Ting Ong, Jocelyn Yi Huang Yeo, Eleanor Jia Xin Chong, Yi Zhe Koh, Mingjia Wang, Rei Tan, Kai Kee Koh, Jacquelin Jia Qi Ting, Betrand Kai Yang Lam, Min Chiam, Alexia Sze Inn Lee, Annelissa Mien Chew Chin, Warren Fong, Limin Wijaya, Laura Hui Shuen Tan, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna
Summary: Portfolios in postgraduate medical education provide a means to quantify and evaluate knowledge, skills, and attitudes through the establishment of smaller micro-competencies and micro-credentialing. This article offers a six-step framework for optimizing and instituting portfolios in postgraduate medical education.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Carol P. Herbert, Nick Busing, Louise Nasmith
Summary: In order to modernize and improve postgraduate medical education in Canada, a consortium of four organizations was formed in 2010 to review the current system. In 2012, the consortium published 10 recommendations for change, one of which was to establish effective collaborative governance in PGME. The purpose was to integrate various bodies involved in PGME to achieve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and provide clarity on strategic directions and decisions.
Review
Education & Educational Research
Lara Teheux, Ester H. A. J. Coolen, Jos M. T. Draaisma, Marieke de Visser, Nynke D. Scherpbier-de Haan, Wietske Kuijer-Siebelink, Janielle A. E. M. van der Velden
Summary: Intraprofessional learning in postgraduate medical education shows great potential for learning, influenced by factors such as sociocultural environment, learners and learning context. Awareness of learning opportunities and explicit reflection are crucial, while challenges include complexity of care, professional stereotyping, and negative perceptions. Emphasized learning outcomes include collaborative decision making, communication, and teamwork.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jessica Weallans, Caroline Roberts, Sarah Hamilton, Stephen Parker
Summary: The systematic review aimed to examine models and guidance for effective feedback in clinical supervision in postgraduate medical education, identifying key principles despite limited evidence supporting specific models. Consensus was found on principles of effective feedback in this context.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Maud Kramer, Ide C. Heyligers, Karen D. Konings
Summary: This study found the existence of implicit gender-career bias in doctors working in PGMT, with a stronger bias associating males with career and females with family. Women and residents showed stronger gender-career bias.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jonathan Pinnell, Andrew Tranter, Sarah Cooper, Andrew Whallett
Summary: Postgraduate medical education quality assurance at Health Education England currently relies on survey data. This study explores the use of learner outcomes, speciality examination pass rates and Annual Review of Competence Progression outcomes as additional quality metrics, with feedback from senior educators shaping the discussion. While learner outcomes are seen as useful quality metrics, concerns exist regarding variations in ARCP practice between regions, limiting the utility of ARCP outcomes. Efforts are needed to standardize ARCP processes and improve its reliability and validity as an assessment tool.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laura Ganis, Tatiana Christides
Summary: Suboptimal nutrition is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Kingdom. Despite patients trusting physicians for information on diet and weight loss, studies suggest that nutrition-related disorders are hindered by insufficient medical education and training. The study found variability in the number of nutrition-related learning objectives in UK postgraduate medical training, with surgical curriculums having more NLOs compared to medical curriculums.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David Bowes, Cindy Shearer, Trisha Daigle-Maloney, John Dornan, Andrew Lynk, Jennie Parker, Rodrigo L. P. Romao, Sarah Stevens, Stefan Allen, Andrew Warren, Stacy Ackroyd-Stolarz
Summary: This study describes the implementation of a Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) strategy in residency education at Dalhousie University. Through the formation of a QIPS task force, literature review, and needs assessment survey, a roadmap with 46 recommendations was developed. The QIPS strategy is currently being implemented, and the evaluation and challenges faced are described. The results of this study and the implemented QIPS framework can serve as a guide for other institutions aiming to integrate these competencies into residency training.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Husein Moloo, Rajajee Selvam, Nieve Seguin, Lisa Zhang, Ariane Lacaille-Ranger, Lindsey Sikora, Daniel I. McIsaac
Summary: Despite the urgency of the climate crisis, current medical education curricula do not adequately address planetary health. This scoping review aims to evaluate the inclusion of planetary health in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education to guide curricular development. The study will analyze a wide range of literature and reports and categorize the outcomes within the domains of the Planetary Health Education Framework.
Article
Neurosciences
Philip M. Newton, Hannah Farukh Najabat-Lattif, Gabriella Santiago, Atharva Salvi
Summary: The Learning Styles theory suggests that personal sensory preferences influence information processing, but lacks evidence. Despite this, belief in the neuromyth of Learning Styles remains high among educators. Many research papers in health professions education continue to be based on the premise of Learning Styles, in contrast to evidence-based practice.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kyung Hye Kim, Helen Spencer-Oatey
Summary: This article explores the challenges and uncertainties faced by Korean PGR applicants in the process of applying to UK universities, comparing their confusions with information available on university websites and recommending points for higher education institutions to check. The insights gained from social media websites can be applied to enhance recruitment for other countries and levels of study, which has rarely been done before.
Review
Anesthesiology
Jennifer M. Weller, Ties Coomber, Yan Chen, Damian J. Castanelli
Summary: Specialist training bodies have been developing innovative methods of workplace assessment tools to meet the requirements of competency-based medical education. A recent review identified 30 innovative WBA tools, categorised across seven dimensions, which highlighted the interdependencies and trade-offs in their design. This study emphasizes the importance of deliberate consideration of tool characteristics to suit the local context.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Meral Demiroren, Burge Atilgan, Gulsen Tasdelen Teker, Sevgi Turan
Summary: Participants emphasized the importance of hands-on experience with real patients under supervision and involvement in healthcare teams for their preparation for the next stage in their careers. However, they noted differences in educational experiences during undergraduate medical education, particularly in community-based education, research training, group learning, internship, and clinical guidance. The transition period was described with concepts of identity change, high responsibilities, adaptation to new roles, and feelings of incompetence in a busy work environment. They also highlighted variations in curriculum, educational environments, assessment methods, and support systems between clinical departments. Enhancing competency-based practices in all professional aspects of postgraduate medical education was recommended in line with competency-based education principles.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Sinan Hopcan, Elif Polat, Ebru Albayrak
Summary: E-learning has become a method to address the time and distance needs of postgraduate medical education due to its potential as a practical instructional approach and the impact of factors such as the workload of postgraduates and the Covid-19 pandemic.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jayne Astbury, Jane Ferguson, Jennifer Silverthorne, Sarah Willis, Ellen Schafheutle
Summary: Simulation-based education (SBE) is recognized as an effective interprofessional teaching and learning method, and this review aims to synthesize review evidence of SBE best practice in a broad range of pre-registration healthcare programs. Three interdependent themes were found, focusing on curriculum level integration and planning, simulation design and delivery, and resources, which align with the social constructivist theory of experiential learning. These themes highlight the importance of effective planning, design, and delivery of SBE to facilitate structured opportunities for learning.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2021)
Letter
Dermatology
M. Abo-Tabik, R. Parisi, S. C. Willis, C. E. M. Griffiths, D. M. Ashcroft
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Karen Whitfield, Vibhuti Arya, Zubin Austin, Dalia Bajis, Catriona Bradley, Bronwyn Clark, Betty Exintaris, Kirsten Galbraith, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Kat Hall, Louise Hughes, Sue Kirsa, Catherine Langran, Efi Mantzourani, Kyle John Wilby, Sarah Willis
Summary: A resilient pharmacy workforce is crucial for long-term sustainability and facing challenges. Developing resilience involves addressing burnout issues among pharmacists and students, and collaborating on education, research, and practice initiatives. Through international collaborations and focus on community, the collective power can be harnessed for future endeavors.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhan-Miao Yi, Sarah Willis, Yuan Zhang, Na Liu, Qi-Yu Tang, Suo-Di Zhai
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of a collaborative pharmaceutical care service (CPCS) on medication safety and patient-reported outcomes for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Comparisons were made between PD outpatients receiving the CPCS and those receiving standard of care, showing differences in medication management. The CPCS was found to effectively resolve drug-related problems and improve medication regimens, medication adherence, and quality of life through patient education and dosage adjustments.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ali Mawfek Khaled Hindi, Sarah Caroline Willis, Jayne Astbury, Catherine Fenton, Selma Stearns, Sally Jacobs, Imelda McDermott, Aidan Moss, Elizabeth Seston, Ellen Ingrid Schafheutle
Summary: This study explores how supervision contributes to the development of advanced practitioners in primary care, using the example of postregistration training for pharmacy professionals. The findings highlight the importance of both educational and clinical supervision, as well as the need for ongoing support and guidance for learners.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali M. K. Hindi, Sarah C. Willis, Ellen Schafheutle
Summary: This study evaluates the implementation of cross-sector pre-registration placements and identifies key factors and barriers to successful placements. GP placements were perceived as valuable, improving clinical and consultation skills and enabling trainees to work in multidisciplinary teams. Flexibility in planning and collaboration between base and GP tutors are important for a successful cross-sector training experience.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Esnath Magola, Sarah C. Willis, Ellen Schafheutle
Summary: This study developed an intervention to provide psychosocial support and facilitate the development of professional behaviors and skills for novice pharmacists in community pharmacy. The intervention was found to be feasible and highly acceptable to the participants, with the pharmacist coach and social media group being the most valuable components.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Maha Abo-Tabik, Rosa Parisi, Catharine Morgan, Sarah Willis, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Darren Ashcroft
Summary: The study indicates that in primary care settings in the UK, some individuals may be missed or delayed in the diagnosis of psoriasis for up to 5 years, leading to a potentially harmful delay in establishing appropriate treatment regimens.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali M. K. Hindi, Imelda Mcdermott, Sarah C. Willis, Ellen I. Schafheutle
Summary: The study explored the implementation of a pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician integrated training programme. The findings highlighted the importance of clear understanding, effective communication, and defined roles and contributions of supervisors for successful implementation. The programme improved PTPTs' ability to work in different sectors and can inform future multi-sector education and training globally.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Andrew Mawdsley, Sarah C. C. Willis
Summary: Queer pedagogy exposes the dominant narratives and heterosexual assumptions in curricula. This study investigates the extent of hetero/cisnormativity in UK pharmacy education and explores strategies to disrupt it.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Imelda McDermott, Jayne Astbury, Sally Jacobs, Sarah Willis, Ali Hindi, Elizabeth Seston, Ellen Schafheutle
Summary: This study investigates how pharmacists legitimate their expansion of clinical work and examines its impact on their professional identity work. In the pharmacy context of the English NHS, there has been a shift in policy towards pharmacists engaging in patient-facing, clinical work since the 1950s. Through continuous engagement in identity work and boundary work, pharmacists have been argued to lack a clear professional identity. Drawing on insights from linguistics, specifically Van Leeuwen's grammar of legitimation, this study elucidates how the Pharmacy Integration Fund, a nationally funded learning program, provides discursive strategies for pharmacists to legitimize their identity work as clinicians.
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Andrew Mawdsley, Sarah C. Willis
Summary: This study pilot the use of a novel methodology, love and break-up letter methodology (LBM), to explore the reasons behind the lower academic resilience and wellbeing of UK pharmacy students. Results indicate that some students view the pharmacy curriculum as a source of relentless adversity that negatively affects their wellbeing and perseverance.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
E. M. Seston, S. C. Willis, C. Fenton, A. M. K. Hindi, A. Moss, S. Stearns, J. Astbury, S. Jacobs, I. McDermott, E. I. Schafheutle
Summary: This study investigated the implementation of the Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF) learning program in practice and found successful implementation of clinical practice behaviors. However, it also revealed challenges in the community pharmacy context due to limited work opportunities and highlighted the need for further research on promoting clinical pharmacy practice.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andrew Mawdsley, Sarah C. Willis
Summary: This study investigates the attitudes and beliefs of UK pharmacy educators towards sexuality and gender norms. The findings indicate that gender and sexuality significantly influence the heteronormative attitudes and beliefs of educators, with female and queer identifying educators having lower heteronormative attitudes and beliefs. This suggests that UK pharmacy education is not based on normative values and beliefs.
JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Emma Williams, David Allison, Sarah Willis
Summary: Young people are at high risk of mental health disorders. This study developed and tested a school-based mental health promotion intervention using the Medical Research Council framework. The intervention focused on stigma, mental health literacy, and help-seeking, and used group discussions and videos as common components.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
(2022)