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Education & Educational Research
A. B. C. Guimaraes, E. Amaral, K. M. Carvalho
Summary: This study evaluates the satisfaction and self-confidence of graduates from a reference ophthalmology residency program in Brazil and analyzes the differences among those who graduated in different decades. The majority of respondents were satisfied with their training program (98.7%) and those who graduated earlier had higher confidence in clinical and surgical practices. The study also identifies areas in clinical and non-clinical training that need improvement.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Emmaline E. Brouwer, Tiuri R. van Rossum, Janneke M. Frambach, Erik W. Driessen
Summary: An increasing number of medical students choose to pursue medical education abroad, but how to prepare them for an unknown international environment is a complex issue. This study tracks graduates from International Medical Programs (IMPs) to identify gaps in current undergraduate education. The results show that two years after graduation, the majority of participants were practicing medicine in a country different from their training country, facing challenges in licensing, job application process, and familiarizing with the health system. The discussion highlights the lack of support for IMP graduates in terms of career orientation and international exposure.
PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michelle D. Lundholm, Kevin P. Simpson, Laura Ozark
Summary: The Medical Escape Room significantly improved workplace social capital among intern residents, proving to be a valuable addition to the curriculum.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Joan E. St Onge, Heidi Allespach, Yvonne Diaz, Alexandria Poitier, Leonardo Tamariz, Charles Paidas, Ana Palacio
Summary: International medical graduates (IMGs) have less burnout than U.S. medical school graduates (USMGs) during residency training. Although mastery, quality of life, and stress were correlates of burnout among all residents, these factors did not explain the difference. Further research should evaluate the role of medical school structure and curriculum on differences in burnout rates between the two groups.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Letter
Surgery
Jennifer Delgado Felipa, Andrew Hu, Joshua Eng, Hasan B. Alam, June M. McKoy, Karl Y. Bilimoria, Yue-Yung Hu
Summary: This study examines the differences in mistreatment experiences and wellness between international medical graduates and US medical graduates using data from a cross-sectional national survey of medical residents in the US.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Leah F. Bohle, Edgar Valencia, Greta Ross, Davlyatova Dilbar Dzhabarovna, Shakhlo N. Yarbaeva, Zukhra A. Kasymova, Helen Prytherch
Summary: This study evaluated a new post-graduate family medicine program in Tajikistan, highlighting the positive impact of tailored training and structured practice in clinical settings. The findings support curriculum reform and investment in medical education, emphasizing the necessity for longer and supervised on-the-job preparation in line with international standards.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Matthew G. Kaye, Hassan A. Khan, Gregory D. Gudleski, Yan Yatsynovich, Susan P. Graham, Alysia V. Kwiatkowski
Summary: This study examines the impact of a longitudinal, near-peer, dedicated ECG didactic curriculum on the ability of internal medicine residents to interpret ECGs accurately. The findings indicate that residents who participated in the curriculum demonstrated improved ECG interpretation skills. Attendance in more sessions and exposure to clinical cardiology rotations were also associated with greater proficiency in interpreting ECGs.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
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
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Julia Loewenthal, Christine P. Beltran, Andrea Wershof Schwartz, Subha Ramani
Summary: This study explored the current status and weaknesses of geriatric education for internal medicine residents, and identified potential strategies for improvement. Through focus groups and interviews, the researchers collected perspectives and suggestions from internists and geriatricians. The importance of geriatric education was universally recognized, but the quality of education was influenced by multiple factors. Closer collaboration and training could help train the next generation of internal medicine residents to deliver age-friendly care.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Vibhor Wadhwa, George Koshy Vilanilam, Avneesh Chhabra, Puneet Bhargava, Bhavya Rehani, Atif Zaheer, Kedar Jambhekar, Roopa Ram
Summary: In the last decade, there has been an increasing proportion of IMGs, especially non-US citizen IMGs, matching into US diagnostic radiology residency programs. Diagnostic radiology remains a highly competitive specialty with matched candidates showing higher than national average USMLE scores and research experiences.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Benjamin Drum, Sara Lamb, Casey Gradick
Summary: We developed and validated a set of 11 values important for successful internal medicine-pediatrics residents and used them to inform the selection process. The rank list from 2021 correlated with these values but not with Step 2 scores. The modified Delphi method was used to generate these values.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emily K. Hadley Strout, Elizabeth A. Wahlberg, Amanda G. Kennedy, Bradley J. Tompkins, Halle G. Sobel
Summary: This study evaluated a self-directed learning (SDL)-based panel management (PM) curriculum in an internal medicine residency program. The curriculum incorporated electronic health record-driven performance feedback, mentorship, and autonomy for setting learning and patient care goals. The majority of residents found the curriculum acceptable and valued protected time, mentorship, and autonomy. However, the curriculum did not significantly impact the rate of care gap closure.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rachel Vanderberg, Bhavya Varma, Leonid Mirson, Amal Javaid, Scott D. Rothenberger, Anna K. Donovan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel Internal Medicine (IM) transition to residency (TTR) curriculum. A paired pre-/postsurvey evaluation was conducted, and it was found that participating in this course significantly improved graduating fourth-year medical students' perceived preparedness and medical knowledge. The curriculum may be appealing to other institutions that are developing or revamping TTR courses.
SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Thomas M. Li, Danielle L. Tepper, Alfred Burger, Matthew A. Weissman
Summary: The rise of social media has changed the way medical training programs attract applicants, with studies showing that Instagram posts emphasizing social activities can significantly increase engagement within the online community, helping institutions enhance their reputation in the medical and greater community.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Emily J. Gallagher, Don C. Rockey, Christopher D. Kontos, Jatin M. Vyas, Lawrence F. Brass, Patrick J. Hu, Carlos M. Isales, Olujimi A. Ajijola, W. Kimryn Rathmell, Paul R. Conlin, Robert A. Baiocchi, Barbara Kazmierczak, Myles H. Akabas, Christopher S. Williams
Summary: Postgraduate physician-scientist training programs (PSTPs) are instrumental in enhancing the development of physician-scientist trainees. A survey of PSTP directors in the US revealed that having first-author publications and a strong recommendation from the thesis advisor were considered crucial components of a successful PSTP application. This highlights the importance of scientific productivity and commitment to research in the selection process, as opposed to traditional measures of medical school performance.