Article
Education & Educational Research
Brenda A. Bucklin, Nancy L. Asdigian, Joy L. Hawkins, Ulrich Klein
Summary: This study examined knowledge, usage, attitudes, and barriers to active learning (AL) in academic Continuing Medical Education. Findings showed that advanced training was positively correlated with AL knowledge, while lack of presenters' familiarity and the need for more preparation time were common barriers to AL adoption.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kaitlin Morte, Daniel Nelson, Christopher Marenco, Daniel Lammers, Mia DeBarros, Julia Bader, Jason Bingham
Summary: This study aimed to determine the differences in how male and female medical students value various factors in choosing a career path in medicine. The results showed that female medical students placed more importance in exposure to third year clerkships and gender diversity within the specialty compared to their male counterparts. However, there was no statistical difference in opinions of significant others or family members, desire to have a family, or having a well-balanced life between female and male medical students.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rebecca Gendelman, Heidi Preis, Latha Chandran, Robyn J. Blair, Maribeth Chitkara, Susmita Pati
Summary: By implementing a multi-pronged approach that utilized existing educational infrastructure, the academic medical center successfully trained faculty, residents, and medical students to meet PCMH standards. This led to cultural changes, improved care, and annual PCMH recognition with minimal effort.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. C. L. (Charlotte) Eijkelboom, M. (Melanie) Kalee, R. A. M. (Renske) de Kleijn, J. J. (Jacqueline) van Wijngaarden, R. R. (Roos) de Jonge, M. F. (Marieke) van der Schaaf, J. (Joost) Frenkel
Summary: This study investigated the learning mechanisms triggered in medical students by elements of a project-based learning course. The results showed that collaborating with patients helped students recognize and understand patients' perspectives, and working with CIS students prompted students to apply their understanding in conveying information to patients.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Greenwald, Olivia Blanchard, Colleen Hayden, Perry Sheffield
Summary: As medical schools revamp their curricula, they need to integrate climate change education to prepare future physicians. However, climate and health education has not been fully institutionalized. This study examines the content at one medical school undergoing curriculum changes and highlights the need for a shared vision, professional development, and climate-specific resources.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
James Bevan, Rachel Blyth, Benjamin Russell, Lydia Holtgrewe, Annie Hoi Ching Cheung, Isobel Austin, Viraj Shah, Megan Butler, Simon Fraser
Summary: There is significant disparity in the teaching of planetary health and sustainability topics in UK medical education, with some courses performing better due to having dedicated sessions on these topics. More educational focus is needed on sustainability in healthcare.
Editorial Material
Otorhinolaryngology
Jenny X. Chen, Shivani A. Shah, Vinay K. Rathi, Mark A. Varvares, Stacey T. Gray
Summary: Proposed reforms for Graduate Medical Education funding include adjustments to payment formulas and caps on annual payments per resident. Otolaryngology departmental leadership should understand the potential implications of these reforms.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jelena Brankovic, Brendan Cantwell
Summary: Higher education studies focus on understanding and addressing change in institutions, nations, and globally. The field aims to generate practical insights for decision makers while contributing to abstract knowledge through academic inquiry. The dual orientation of higher education studies is crucial for its legitimacy as a research field.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael J. Madson
Summary: This commentary provides a comprehensive overview of design thinking, including its historical development, different understandings across disciplines, and applications in medical education. It also suggests future directions for medical teachers interested in design thinking.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Fabrizio Consorti, Steven L. Kanter, Stefania Basili, Ming-Jung Ho
Summary: The study explores the SWOT analysis of how Italian medical schools adapted their curricula to the COVID-19 pandemic. Strengths identified include rapid responses and a spirit of cooperation, while weaknesses include dependency on clinical facilities and lack of mental health support for staff. Opportunities highlighted were clear government rules, new ways of teaching and a renewed focus on underrepresented topics. Threats expressed included impaired relationships, difficulties related to online assessment, lack of IT access, and legal and insurance issues.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katharina Wabnitz, Eva-Maria Schwienhorst-Stich, Franziska Asbeck, Cara Sophie Fellmann, Sophie Gepp, Jana Leberl, Nikolaus Christian Simon Mezger, Michael Eichinger
Summary: Physicians need to acquire knowledge, values, skills, and leadership attributes to care for patients with environmental change-related conditions. Mainstreaming Planetary Health Education (PHE) in medical curricula remains scarce internationally, including in Germany. This article describes the development and content of national Planetary Health learning objectives for Germany, which can stimulate innovative teaching and inform similar initiatives globally.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Senthan Rudrakumar, Natasha Varshney, Reverend David Taylor
Summary: This study explores the views of medical students on substance misuse education. The findings indicate that students perceive substance misuse education as underperforming in their curriculum, with limited teaching hours and issues in curriculum design and organization. Students emphasize the need for a new curriculum to prepare them for their future clinical work and personal lives. The study also highlights unique barriers to curriculum change, including lack of openness due to the impacts of disclosure in substance misuse. Therefore, medical faculties should incorporate student perspectives and work with them to facilitate curriculum changes in substance misuse education.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
David A. Acosta, David J. Skorton
Summary: This article advocates for organized medicine to actively create trouble, firmly call for racial justice in medical education and health care, and acknowledge the reality in order to promote racial healing. Only through cooperation, unity, and aiming for anti-racism can we achieve the goals of racial equity and healthy living for all.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Daniel E. Ehrmann, Shalmali Joshi, Sebastian D. Goodfellow, Mjaye L. Mazwi, Danny Eytan
Summary: Machine learning has the potential to improve patient care and outcomes, but there are important differences between evaluating models in silico and their usefulness in real-world care. We propose a metric for assessing the actionability of models, which should be used before evaluating calibration and calculating net benefit. This metric is part of a broader effort to identify the clinical impacts of models.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Christian Moro, Michelle McLean, Charlotte Phelps
Summary: This study investigated the integration of planetary health concepts into a Physiology subject and explored students' perceptions of this inclusion. The results showed that students appreciated the facts, found them helpful for learning, and were interested in learning about healthcare's environmental impacts. The study provides a simple approach for educators to include planetary health concepts into existing subjects and recommends a brief introduction to enhance students' understanding.
