Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Cheryl A. Williams, Lisa Lewis
Summary: The growth mindset model has been shown to enhance academic success in college students, particularly in the health professions field. Students with a fixed mindset may avoid feedback, hide errors, and exhibit negative behaviors that hinder learning. Integrating the growth mindset model into curricula can help cultivate adaptive health professionals. More robust studies are needed to further support the efficacy of the growth mindset model in health professions education.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Phuong Bui, Nonmanut Pongsakdi, Jake Mcmullen, Erno Lehtinen, Minna M. Hannula-Sormunen
Summary: A growing body of research suggests that students' mindset is a powerful predictor of their academic achievement, particularly in the domain of mathematics where the belief in 'math brain' is prevalent. Previous research reviews and meta-analyses have overlooked the domain-specific effects of mindset interventions in mathematics education. This paper compiles and synthesizes research on interventions in mathematics classrooms, highlighting the importance of considering domain-specific effects and intervention targets in mindset interventions.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH REVIEW
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Brian T. Garibaldi, Margaret S. Chisolm, Gail Berkenblit, David Feller-Kopman, R. Scott Stephens, Rosalyn W. Stewart, Scott M. Wright
Summary: COVID-19 remains a major global health threat, placing immense pressure on healthcare systems and causing devastating hardships to individuals, families, and communities. Despite the challenges, healthcare professionals have provided excellent care to COVID-19 patients, emphasizing the importance of quality care.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Marian Cornett, Claire Palermo, Susan Ash
Summary: This scoping review examines professional identity research in the health professions and explores its descriptions. The study finds that descriptions of professional identity are broad, varied, rich, and multi-layered. Current theories may not adequately capture the complexity of professional identity and make meaningful contributions to the allied health professions.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Banan Mukhalalati, Sara Elshami, Myriam Eljaam, Farhat Naz Hussain, Abdel Hakim Bishawi
Summary: In health professions education (HPE), the application of learning theories is important but often lacking. This scoping review examines the use of social theories of learning (SToLs) in HPEPs and identifies two main theories that have been used. The review highlights the successful use of SToLs in different HPEPs and suggests collaborative reform initiatives to enhance their application.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
A. Klarare, I-B Rydeman, A. Kneck, Bos E. Sparen, E. Winnberg, B. Bisholt
Summary: This article describes methods and strategies to promote the development of academic literacies, emphasizing the integration of academic literacies with parallel learning of course materials beyond study skills to achieve sustainable development goals and widening participation.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Kirsti Riiser, Runa Kalleson, Heidi Holmen, Astrid Torbjornsen
Summary: This scoping review explores the involvement of health professions students in research activities and their learning outcomes. The results suggest that students are more engaged in conducting and disseminating research than in the planning phases. The main learning outcomes reported include specific research skills, improved understanding of research, and increased motivation and confidence in conducting research.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Danielle Blouin
Summary: Health professions education (HPE) emerged as a distinct domain of higher education in the 1960s and has since seen advancements in training programs and institutional implementation globally. Despite these advancements, defining HPE as an academic discipline separate from higher education branches remains a challenge. Using Krishnan's framework, specific characteristics can guide the recognition of HPE as a discipline and support arguments for its academic status.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yun-Ruei Ku, Catanya Stager
Summary: Students, staff, and faculty in higher education are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to update previous empirical work and examine the current evidence for the effectiveness of growth mindset interventions in young adults. The findings suggest that brief messages of growth mindset can improve underrepresented students' academic performance and facilitate other relevant psychological constructs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Jennie C. De Gagne, Paul D. Koppel, Sang Suk Kim, Hyeyoung K. Park, Sharron Rushton
Summary: This study conducted a scoping review to identify the tools used for teaching cybercivility in health professions education. Eleven unique tools were identified, providing guidance on the behavioral manifestations, academic integrity, and digital professionalism in cybercivility pedagogy. Future studies should expand to include a broader literature body and non-English literature for a global perspective and skills for diverse learners.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Verity Mak, Gabrielle Brand, Julia Morphet
Summary: This study aimed to explore the partnerships between higher education and healthcare organizations in teaching quality improvement to pre-registration health professions students. The impacts of these partnerships were found to include increased knowledge and understanding, student-led change, and the implementation of quality improvement projects. The findings also highlighted the challenges and barriers to successful partnerships, such as time pressures. It emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in teaching quality improvement in education partnerships.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Rachel Conrad Bracken, Mary E. Fredrickson, L. Austin Fredrickson, Michael Appleman
Summary: This article examines the application of generation theory to "Generation Z" HPE students and proposes a more productive framework for evolving HPE. The study reveals challenges of essentialism and generational othering in HPE discourse and suggests a more holistic approach to address evolving student populations instead of relying on generational stereotypes.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Helene Zeeb, Anna Ibach, Thamar Voss, Alexander Renkl
Summary: Students' fixed mindset beliefs can hinder learning, so it is important for teachers to be able to recognize them. We investigated whether teachers' ability to notice students' fixed mindset was related to their knowledge of learners' beliefs, teachers' mindset, and experience. Our study included both pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers (N = 112). The results showed that knowledge supported noticing, particularly interpreting, while teachers' growth mindset had no relationship with noticing. Experience was associated with less declarative knowledge and, consequently, less noticing.
TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Matilda Liljedahl, Per J. Palmgren, Cormac McGrath
Summary: This paper presents a scoping review of the research on threshold concepts in health professions education. The review found that although the use of threshold concepts in health professions education is increasing, researchers still face challenges in identifying and defining the methods and characteristics of threshold concepts.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Champion N. Nyoni, Lizemari Hugo-Van Dyk, Yvonne Botma
Summary: This scoping review identified characteristics of research evidence related to clinical placement models in undergraduate health professions education, including purpose, methodologies, outcomes, and recommendations. The majority of articles originated from Australia and primarily focused on nursing, aiming to evaluate the implementation of clinical placement models.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Michael D. Wolcott, Elizabeth C. Kornegay, Jennifer L. Brame
Summary: Resident-as-teacher programs have been implemented to prepare residents to teach in clinical and classroom settings. A 2-day workshop for first-year advanced dental residents focused on techniques to improve teaching skills, with positive results in knowledge and self-efficacy. Residents reported high value and quality of the workshop, and significant improvements were seen in knowledge and self-efficacy related to teaching practices.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Wendy Auclair Clark, Ingeborg J. De Kok, Michael D. Wolcott
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Michael D. Wolcott, Jonathan M. Reside, Laura J. Bobbitt, Rocio B. Quinonez
Summary: This study examined the admission prerequisite courses of North American dental schools, revealing common requirements such as general chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry. While there were few differences in requirements based on institution classifications, distinctions were observed primarily between schools within and outside the United States.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael D. Wolcott, Jacqueline E. McLaughlin, Devin K. Hubbard, Traci R. Rider, Kelly Umstead
Summary: Design thinking is increasingly used in healthcare and health professions education to address difficult problems by focusing on user-centered solutions. Understanding user experience and needs can lead to innovative design solutions that match their requirements.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Elizabeth C. Kornegay, Tate H. Jackson, Alison LaGarry-Cahoon, Jonathan M. Reside, Michael D. Wolcott, Rocio B. Quinonez
Summary: Faculty perspectives on the vision of future dental graduates, curriculum needs, and potential barriers to a successful redesign were gathered through focus groups. Key themes identified included the importance of developing clinical skills across specialties, providing time for advocacy activities, and integrating biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences. Faculty believed that the 2040 graduate should have strong critical evaluation skills, leadership abilities, and adaptability to changes in healthcare. Effective engagement of faculty in curriculum change requires dedicated time, resources, a clear plan, and increased collaboration within the school.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Michael D. Wolcott, Elizabeth C. Kornegay, Jennifer L. Brame
Summary: Describes the implementation and impact of an introductory session on psychological safety for first-year DDS learners. The session effectively increased knowledge, confidence, and active participation among learners, leading to the establishment of learner and faculty expectations for a collaborative learning environment.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael D. Wolcott
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Charlene R. Williams, Robert Hubal, Michael D. Wolcott, Abbey Kruse
Summary: This proof-of-concept study evaluated the effectiveness of an interactive web-based tool that simulated challenging non-academic learning situations as a means of preceptor development. The results showed that participants who used the tool reflected more on challenging learning situations and experienced increased self-efficacy and knowledge. These findings suggest that interactive narrative simulations can be a relevant and effective approach for preceptor development.
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Michael D. Wolcott, Muhammad Shazib, Jazmin Cromartie, Kevin W. Cain, Scott S. De Rossi
Summary: This article outlines the process of defining the philosophy, outcomes, and structure of a curriculum designed for the future of dental medicine, encouraging educators to enhance dental education as a critical component of the complex system impacting oral healthcare broadly.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Rocio B. Quinonez, Ashley Tittemore, Matthew Mason, Angela Broome, Michael Wolcott, Elizabeth C. Kornegay, Ibrahim Duqum, Bethany Fearnow, Keith Phillips, Jack King, Edward J. Swift
Summary: This paper explores the process of implementing an EPA assessment framework in a dental school, shifting from singular assessments to a constellation of data to determine practice readiness. The paper discusses the opportunities and complexities of using a longitudinal assessment system and describes the finalization of the EPA framework and preparation for initial curriculum implementation.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Stephanie M. Roskowski, Michael D. Wolcott, Adam M. Persky, Denise H. Rhoney, Charlene R. Williams
Summary: The study aimed to compare microlearning with a traditional method as a preceptor development approach. Twenty-five preceptor participants were randomly assigned to either a thirty-minute traditional learning experience or a fifteen-minute microlearning experience. The results showed that most participants preferred microlearning and found it more engaging and efficient. However, there were no significant differences in knowledge, self-efficacy, or perception of behavior between microlearning and the traditional method. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine optimal delivery approaches.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Michael D. Wolcott, Jazmin Cromartie, Daniel E. Mason, Jade S. X. Stewart, Kimberly J. Werth
Summary: The research aimed to gather applicant expectations and perspectives with a user-centered approach during a pilot application process for a new dental school. Participants emphasized the importance of a human-centered process and a smooth, straightforward application experience. Most applicants were promoters for the program, with a Net Promoter Score of 62.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jacqueline E. McLaughlin, Kathryn A. Morbitzer, Bethany Volkmar, Suzanne C. Harris, Charlene R. Williams, Michael D. Wolcott, Michael B. Jarstfer, Carla Y. White
Summary: This article discusses the design, implementation, and evaluation of faculty development sessions focused on inclusive teaching strategies in pharmacy education. The sessions were well received and provided valuable suggestions for curriculum improvement.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Michael D. Wolcott, Caroline Welles Sasser, Kathryn A. Morbitzer, Stephen F. Eckel
Summary: This study explored how pharmacy resident recruitment practices changed during the pandemic, with a focus on virtual interactions. The transition to virtual interviews, recruitment events, and online conferences was the most common change discussed, with participants noting both benefits and challenges. Future recruitment cycles may include hybrid experiences to accommodate more candidates.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2022)