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Anesthesiology
J. Subramaniam, F. Durrant, S. Edwardson, S. El-Ghazali, C. Holt, R. McCrossan, I Pramanik, D. J. N. Wong
Summary: According to the survey, junior anaesthetic doctors in the UK have a negative perception of postgraduate training structures and the recruitment process. Many of them lack confidence in securing higher training posts. The survey also revealed that they face difficulties in planning their future career and personal life, and experience burnout and feelings of being undervalued.
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Oncology
Joseph M. M. Unger, Michael LeBlanc, Suzanne George, Norman Wolmark, Walter J. J. Curran Jr, Peter J. J. O'Dwyer, Mitchell D. D. Schnall, Robert S. S. Mannel, Sumithra J. J. Mandrekar, Robert J. J. Gray, Fengmin Zhao, Mariama Bah, Riha Vaidya, Charles D. D. Blanke
Summary: The National Cancer Institute National Cancer Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) groups in the United States have conducted publicly funded oncology research for 50 years, but the combined impact of all adult network group trials has never been systematically examined.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Shalini T. Reddy, Michael Kisielewski, Lisa L. Willett, Sandhya Wahi-Gururaj, Vinny M. Arora, Furman S. McDonald, Himangi Kaushal, Saima Chaudhry
Summary: This study examined the recruitment of international medical graduates (IMGs) in internal medicine residency programs in the US, revealing that community programs enroll more IMGs compared to university programs, with disparities beginning during the interview and ranking processes. Factors influencing IMG recruitment include departmental pressure, institutional priority, and reputational concerns. Further research is needed to explore disparities, pressures, preferences, and biases associated with IMG recruitment.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Peter Phiri, Sana Sajid, Ardic Baykoca, Suchith Shetty, Daisy Mudoni, Shanaya Rathod, Gayathri Delanerolle
Summary: The UK's NHS has been facing a shortage in the nursing workforce, especially in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and post-Brexit effects. The increasing demand for mental health services highlights the importance of recruiting mental health nurses. One of the main strategies being implemented is the recruitment of internationally trained mental health nurses, but this faces several challenges.
Article
Oncology
G. M. Walls, A. J. Cole, J. J. McAleer, G. G. Hanna
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of radiotherapy training on consultants and trainees, finding differences in training standards and learning methods. With the development of modern practice, lack of time has become a major barrier, and both groups can propose novel measures to improve learning outcomes.
Review
Oncology
Elise M. Garton, Mishka K. Cira, Patrick J. Loehrer, Linsey Eldridge, Allison Frank, Laura Prakash, Shine Chang, Ramzi G. Salloum, Henry Ciolino, Min He, Satish Gopal, Kalina Duncan
Summary: Global oncology research and training are crucial in addressing the growing burden of cancer worldwide. The survey of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers provides valuable information about global oncology activities and highlights the importance of these centers in global cancer research.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Deborah Evans, Ian Mills, Lorna Burns, Marie Bryce, Sally Hanks
Summary: The precarious state of NHS dentistry is acknowledged, with limited progress in addressing the underlying issues. Further delays will impact oral health inequalities and patient care. Urgent strategies and accurate workforce data are necessary to tackle these problems.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Maureen P. Whitsett, Nneka N. Ufere, Arpan Patel, Judy A. Shea, Christopher A. Jones, Oren K. Fix, Marina Serper
Summary: The survey reveals gaps in palliative care experience and education among transplant hepatology fellows, lack of comfort in managing psychological distress and advance care planning, and a desire to improve skills, particularly in symptom management.
HEPATOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Oncology
Kevin Diao, Darya A. Kizub, Noveen Ausat, Catherine K. Mwaba, Chidinma P. Anakwenze Akinfenwa, Carrie A. Cameron, Elizabeth Y. Chiao, Dorothy C. Lombe, Susan C. Msadabwe, Lilie L. Lin
Summary: This article discusses the participant perspectives of the MD Anderson and Zambia Virtual Clinical Research Training Program (MOZART) and provides valuable insights for the implementation of similar programs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rippie K. Tutika, James A. Bennett, Jean Abraham, Katie Snape, Katrina Tatton-Brown, Zoe Kemp, Ellen Copson, Mark R. Openshaw
Summary: This survey reveals significant knowledge gaps in cancer genomics among oncologists in the UK. A large portion of oncologists have not received formal training in genomics and the majority recognize a need for additional training. The understanding of different aspects of genomics varies among oncologists.
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Psychology, Educational
Joel O. Bocanegra, Aaron A. Gubi, Yanchen Zhang, Emery Clayson, Minghui Hou, Celal Perihan
Summary: School psychology is currently facing a severe personnel shortage. The recruitment process within this field is mainly passive, with little strategic recruitment efforts being made. Findings indicate that program location is considered the most important factor for students choosing a program, while program cost is deemed the least important. Establishing a recruitment pipeline is seen as crucial, and programs in smaller communities are more actively involved in recruiting efforts.
Article
Oncology
Chandylen L. Nightingale, Katherine R. Sterba, Laurie E. McLouth, Erin E. Kent, Emily V. Dressler, Alexandra Dest, Anna C. Snavely, Christian S. Adonizio, Mark Wojtowicz, Heather B. Neuman, Anne E. Kazak, Ruth C. Carlos, Matthew F. Hudson, Joseph M. Unger, Charles S. Kamen, Kathryn E. Weaver
Summary: The study found that although many practice groups provide supportive care services, fewer than one-half systematically identify and document informal cancer caregivers. Caregiver identification was more common in sites affiliated with a critical access hospital, while assessments were less common in safety-net practices. Additionally, supportive care services were more commonly available in the Western region of the United States, in practices with inpatient services, and in practices affiliated with a critical access hospital.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rachel Winter, Andy Ward, Robert Norman, Jeremy Howick
Summary: This study conducted a survey of empathy training offered to medical students in UK medical schools and found that most schools provide some form of empathy-focused training, but few specifically assess empathy skills. The majority of medical educators feel their school does not do enough to promote empathy and would like to offer more training.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Tejal Sarika Patel, Alex McGregor, Sean P. Cumming, Karen Williams, Sean Williams
Summary: The study explored the process of returning to gymnastics training after COVID-19 lockdown, finding that home-based training was beneficial in maintaining fitness levels. Coaches gradually increased training to reduce injury risks, and monitoring training was deemed useful during the return process.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jens von der Grun, Maiwand Ahmadsei, Isabel Breyer, Christian Britschgi, Daniel Eberli, Thomas Hermanns, Joanna Mangana, Henrik Petrowsky, Egle Ramelyte, Patrick Roth, Gabriel Schar, Isabelle Opitz, Michael Weller, Andreas Wicki, Isabell Witzel, Panagiotis Balermpas, Matthias Guckenberger
Summary: Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical trial activities and patient recruitment at CCCZ remained high, with no significant differences observed compared to the pre-pandemic year.
