Article
Surgery
Robert J. Leatherby, Bhargavi Chandrasekar, Ambareen Kausar, Alison Waghorn
Summary: The study found that many core surgical trainee rotas in the region did not meet the minimum standard set by the Joint Committee on Surgical Training, indicating a lack of regular consultant-led training opportunities. It is recommended to improve this situation by reducing on-call commitments and utilizing supporting medical practitioners.
SURGEON-JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH AND IRELAND
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Robert J. Leatherby, Bhargavi Chandrasekar, Ambareen Kausar, Alison Waghorn
Summary: This study analyzed core surgical training rosters in a specific region and found that many rosters did not meet the minimum standard of 5 consultant supervised training sessions per week set by the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) QI 10. Adding expected consultant led training during on-call shifts improved compliance rates. However, there is still a lack of regular consultant-led training opportunities.
SURGEON-JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH AND IRELAND
(2022)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amber Dance
Summary: After a series of well-publicized cases of tenure denials, American academics are reconsidering how to make this embattled academic process more fair.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nestoras Chouliaras, George Kittes, Ioanna Kantzavelou, Leandros Maglaras, Grammati Pantziou, Mohamed Amine Ferrag
Summary: In recent years, the demand for cybersecurity experts has been growing and is predicted to continue to increase. Cyber Ranges are stepping in to bridge the gap by combining hands-on experience with educational courses and competitions. This paper systematically surveys ten Cyber Ranges developed over the last decade and interviews developers to understand the essential components and tools used in designing and operating these platforms.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Economics
Gundula Zoch
Summary: This study aims to examine the impact of gendered parenthood on participation in non-formal further job-related training and finds that parenthood training penalties are particularly pronounced for mothers and less so for fathers. The results highlight the importance of training opportunities in reducing childbirth-related inequalities.
WORK EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Karl Walter, Marielle Wathelet, Sacha Valdenaire, Pierre Grandgenevre, Nathalie Pauwels, Guillaume Vaiva, Charles-Edouard Notredame
Summary: The study suggests that the Mini Media Training (MMT) can effectively improve psychiatrists' ability to guide journalists towards more responsible reporting of suicide-related events. The training is short-term and easy to implement.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Joseph G. Grailer, Kinan Alhallak, Alison L. Antes, Michael S. Kinch, Letha Woods, Emre Toker, Jane M. Garbutt
Summary: This article introduces the establishment and effectiveness of the Entrepreneurship for Biomedicine (E4B) training program. Through online courses, participants can learn innovation and entrepreneurship skills, as well as receive guidance in ethics and personal skills. The program has received positive feedback from trainees and has resulted in some graduates receiving external funding and starting their own companies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clare Wilkinson, Alison Llewellyn, Candy Mccabe
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked discussions about death and dying, and public engagement can contribute to better communication and research in this field.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Ethics
Conor Toale, Marie Morris, Dara O. Kavanagh
Summary: A deontological approach to surgical ethics emphasizes the right of patients to receive optimal care, but surgical training can pose risks to patients. Simulation-based deliberate practice and assessment can help trainee surgeons in a safe environment, but it requires reforming the training paradigm and investing in simulator technology.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Lauren Kwasny, Saad Shebrain, Gitonga Munene, Robert Sawyer
Summary: The study found no significant gender differences in Milestones scores between male and female residents as determined by the CCC. Both self-evaluation and CCC scores improved significantly as residents progressed in training.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nobuto Nakanishi, Shigeaki Inoue, Rie Tsutsumi, Yusuke Akimoto, Yuko Ono, Joji Kotani, Hiroshi Sakaue, Jun Oto
Summary: Ultrasound has been widely used for measuring the rectus femoris muscle in critical illness, but its accuracy depends on various factors. A novel phantom model was created to investigate the accuracy of measurements and for training, showing improvements in accuracy through training.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Letter
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Michal Apollo
Summary: Although femininity is limited in mountaineering and the number of women who participate in this kind of tourism is small, in the world of mountaineering science, women occupy a similar position as men do. In doing so, they challenge the traditional gender discourse in mountaineering activities and, thus, hegemonic ideas about gender and equality.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anand S. Pandit, Arisa Reka, Hugo Layard Horsfall, Hani J. Marcus
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of a virtual mindfulness-based intervention for neurosurgeons. Results showed significant improvements in perceived stress and emotional exhaustion, as well as enhancement in mindfulness skills, self-compassion, and resilience after mindfulness training.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Caitlin E. Egan, Yeon Joo Lee, John D. Stratigis, Joyce Ku, Jacques A. Greenberg, Toni Beninato, Rasa Zarnegar, Thomas J. Fahey III, Christopher J. Agrusa, Brendan M. Finnerty
Summary: The study aimed to determine the optimal time for surgical residents to complete dedicated research. It was found that the timing of dedicated research did not have any association with resident productivity, self-assessed competency, and fellowship match.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Vanessa N. VanDruff, B. Fernando Santos, Kristine Kuchta, Robin Cotter, Jenaya Goldwag, Ming Cai, Xavier Fowler, Casey R. Lamb, Abigail J. Uyrga, Michael Cutshall, Brian R. Davis, Roxann A. Lerma, Edward D. Auyang, Wendy Li, Eugene P. Ceppa, Edward Jones, Danielle Abbitt, Julia R. Amundson, Stephanie Joseph, H. Mason Hedberg, Michael McCormack, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: Background LCBDE is a safe and effective alternative to ERCP plus LC, reducing the number of procedures and length of stay. Simulator-based training in LCBDE leads to increased utilization rates, shorter LOS, and comparable safety to ERCP plus cholecystectomy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
