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Education & Educational Research
Irene Masini, Katherine Rosecrance, Yamini Patibandla, Margot Barker, Anna Cardall Jarvis, Jasmine Patel
Summary: This study describes and evaluates the impact of an abortion didactic session implemented during the pre-clinical years of medical school. The results show that the session was effective in improving participants' knowledge and attitudes towards abortion care, and received positive feedback from the participants.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Dhruv Gupta, Lahvanya Shantharam, Bridget K. MacDonald
Summary: The survey of medical students in the UK showed that 93% of participants are concerned about climate change, but only 1.8% have been formally taught sustainable healthcare. Most students believe more sustainable healthcare education is needed, with 60% preferring future teaching to be incorporated in both preclinical and clinical years.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Elana B. Smith, Alexis Boscak, Eric M. Friedman, Shterna Frand, Lori A. Deitte, Thad Benefield, Sheryl Jordan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medical student education, particularly in the field of radiology. Faculty were able to adapt courses to an online environment and utilize interactive lectures, self-directed learning, flipped classroom sessions, and virtual readouts. Hybrid rotations with both on-site and online elements may offer the best options for medical students.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Monica M. Cuddy, Lauren M. Foster, Paul M. Wallach, Maya M. Hammoud, David B. Swanson
Summary: This study explored the changes in U.S. medical student interactions with electronic health records (EHRs) during their clinical education from 2012 to 2016. The results showed an increase in student EHR experiences, but some schools and clerkships may not provide sufficient opportunities for students to practice using EHRs. This could potentially impact their preparedness to effectively engage with EHRs in residency.
Review
Education & Educational Research
Jeremy Howick, Maya Dudko, Shi Nan Feng, Ahmed Abdirashid Ahmed, Namitha Alluri, Keith Nockels, Rachel Winter, Richard Holland
Summary: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies revealed that the decline in medical student empathy may be attributed to increased complexity in patients and diseases, the influence of the 'hidden curriculum', and personal experiences. Therefore, medical education should focus on developing an 'empathic hidden curriculum' to mitigate the decline in empathy among medical students.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kerry Jobling, Hugh Alberti
Summary: This study aims to understand the relationship between teaching, learning, and the development of empathy from the perspective of medical students. The findings suggest that students value authentic patient encounters, focused feedback, and opportunities for debriefing to maintain empathy. However, barriers such as cognitive load, time pressures, and being observed hinder the development of empathy.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
William F. Laughey, Megan E. L. Brown, Angelique N. Duenas, Rebecca Archer, Megan R. Whitwell, Ariel Liu, Gabrielle M. Finn
Summary: This study investigated the changing relationship of medical students with empathy for patients and how teaching influences it using a new research approach in medical education. Findings showed students evolving their own empathic style away from rote statements, learning non-verbal empathy from positive role models, and reporting significant empathic burden. Educators should address the issue of inauthentic empathy, value non-verbal communication, and consider framing empathy as a virtue to promote a more authentic empathic practice.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Georgios Sideridis, Abeer A. Alamri
Summary: The present study examined predictors of academic achievement in high school students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on student-level and school-level factors in line with educational reform policies outlined in Vision 2030. The study analyzed data from 528,854 individuals who took the Standard Achievement Admission Test (SAAT) and found that being a female, having educated parents, studying in religious or large schools, and having smaller student-to-teacher ratios were positively associated with academic achievement. On the other hand, student absences, older age, and attending new schools had negative effects on academic achievement. These findings provide insights into the educational reform efforts in Saudi Arabia.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Min Kyu Jung, Sanghee Yeo, Won Kee Lee
Summary: Empathy is crucial for healthcare professionals, as it can improve patient adherence, satisfaction, and treatment outcomes. Female students scored higher in empathy compared to male students, and students aspiring to be attending faculty showed better empathy scores. Additionally, students with empathy towards patients performed better in clinical comprehensive assessments.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Aled Picton, Sheila Greenfield, Jayne Parry
Summary: This study explores the experiences of medical students who struggled during their early stages and presents a typology of their issues based on collected data. The findings provide new insights into the challenges faced by these students, and emphasize the importance of university staff listening to their narratives in order to provide targeted support.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Asia van Buuren, Wid Yaseen, Paula Veinot, Maria Mylopoulos, Marcus Law
Summary: The study found that the social orientation during medical school orientation plays a key role in students' transition into the medical profession. Students experienced complex social pressures during this period and were introduced to the dominant medical professional identity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandre Matet, Ludovic Fournel, Francois Gaillard, Laurence Amar, Jean-Benoit Arlet, Stephanie Baron, Anne-Sophie Bats, Celine Buffel du Vaure, Caroline Charlier, Victoire De Lastours, Albert Faye, Eve Jablon, Natacha Kadlub, Julien Leguen, David Lebeaux, Alexandre Malmartel, Tristan Mirault, Benjamin Planquette, Alexis Regent, Jean-Laurent Thebault, Alexy Tran Dinh, Alexandre Nuzzo, Guillaume Turc, Gerard Friedlander, Philippe Ruszniewski, Cecile Badoual, Brigitte Ranque, Mehdi Oualha, Marie Courbebaisse
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between OSCE grades and current evaluation modalities in French medical schools. The results showed that OSCE scores designed to assess clinical competence correlated with multiple choice exam grades and traineeship skill grades, while OSCE scores focused on behavioral skills correlated with traineeship skill and behavior grades. The study suggested that OSCEs can enhance the discriminatory capacity of current evaluation modalities.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Judith A. Gadde, Andres Ayoob, Michelle M. Miller-Thomas, Shannon Falcon, Caroline W. T. Carrico, Donna Magid, David M. Naeger
Summary: Since the establishment of the Alliance of Medical Student Educators in Radiology (AMSER) curriculum 20 years ago, significant advancements have occurred in medical imaging, patient care, and medical education. In response to these changes, the 2020 update of the AMSER curriculum aims to provide a comprehensive resource that remains useful in the coming years. The updated curriculum can be freely accessed and downloaded through the AMSER website.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Paul M. M. Wallach, Deborah R. R. Birnbaum, Elizabeth R. R. Ryan, Brandon T. T. Pieczko, Jay L. L. Hess
Summary: This article discusses the history and innovative model of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in medical education. Through partnerships with other universities and healthcare systems, IUSM has successfully expanded enrollment, increased local healthcare access, and provided opportunities for research and academic exchange. This forward-thinking and cost-effective model is applicable to other regions.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Guanchen Ye, Jiahui Mao, Jingjing Hu, Jie Chen, Therese Hesketh
Summary: According to a study conducted in mainland China, a very small proportion of medical schools provide formal education on palliative care, indicating the need for national standards to improve education in this field.
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2022)