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Education & Educational Research
S. Steele, G. Andrade
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether Clinical Excellence Awards (CEA) or Distinction Awards (DA) schemes contribute to the selection of Laboratory Medical Consultant (LMC) merit award holders. The results showed that the majority of LMCs came from five university medical schools, and A+ or platinum award LMCs were exclusively from six university medical schools.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sabine Herget, Melanie Nafziger, Stephanie Sauer, Markus Bleckwenn, Thomas Frese, Tobias Deutsch
Summary: The study found that the majority of medical students are open to even longer rural clerkships. Students who are younger, grew up in rural or small-town areas, can imagine working in rural areas in the future, and see general practice as a preferred or at least conceivable career option are more willing to complete longer rural clerkships. Financial and organizational issues, such as clerkship remuneration, cost of travel and accommodation, and accessibility by public transport, are important factors in increasing the attractiveness of rural clerkships. Experience reports from fellow students, social media, and informational events are considered the most suitable ways to promote rural teaching opportunities.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maria Lewandowska, Daniel J. Carter, Antonio Gasparrini, Patricia A. Lohr, Kaye Wellings
Summary: The approval of home use of misoprostol in England for early medical abortions had a positive impact on abortion access. The proportion of medical abortions increased and the gestational age decreased after the approval. This improvement was more significant in deprived areas but not equal across all racial/ethnic groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yiwang Xu, Anum Pervez, Iakovos Theodoulou, Jim Zhong, Stefan Lam, Vasileios Gkiousias, Lauren Matthews, Melissa A. S. Persad, Gregory C. Makris
Summary: The study identified factors contributing to individuals' willingness to pursue an IR career, including prior exposure to IR, involvement in clinical activities, and IR-related portfolio-building experiences. Symposia have positive recruitment effects in extra-curricular settings. Active engagement with junior doctors and medical students through clinical activities and non-clinical portfolio-related experiences are key to generating informed and motivated candidates for the future of IR.
CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Charles A. Keane, Maheen F. Akhter, Benjamin A. Sarac, Jeffrey E. Janis
Summary: This study investigated the key factors that led to successful matches for applicants from US allopathic medical schools without home integrated plastic surgery residency programs. The results showed that these applicants had similar USMLE scores and research experiences compared to all nationally matched applicants. They optimized their success by utilizing resources at their own institutions and seeking resources at other institutions.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mafaza Alam, Varga Faraid, Laima Alam, Ajmal Yousaf, Pir Jawad Ali Shah, Maham Wahid
Summary: The objective of this study was to compare the knowledge of parents and medical-doctors regarding avulsion injuries, and found that our population has poor first aid knowledge regarding tooth avulsion injuries, irrespective of their level of academic education.
JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
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Parasitology
Ogechukwu B. Aribodor, Chinyelu A. Ekwunife, Sammy O. Sam-Wobo, Dennis N. Aribodor, Obiora S. Ejiofor, Ifeoma K. Ugwuanyi, Joseph Humphrey K. Bonney
Summary: Intestinal helminthiasis remains a public health issue among pupils, but the HGSFP has significantly improved school attendance and allowed for more inclusive participation of school-aged children in deworming efforts, potentially expediting the elimination of intestinal helminthiasis.
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Dmitry A. Sychev, Alexey M. Osadchuk, Irina D. Loranskaya, Elizaveta Yu Ebzeeva
Summary: In the 1930s, several therapeutic and pedagogical schools were established at the Central Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians, including cardiovascular, clinical hematology and emergency care, dietetics and gastroenterology, and hematology. 2022 marks the 125th anniversary of Miron S. Vovsi, an outstanding physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of modern military medicine and introduced methods that remain relevant in the treatment of these diseases.
TERAPEVTICHESKII ARKHIV
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Anthony Jerant, Tonya Fancher, Mark C. Henderson, Erin J. Griffin, Theodore R. Hall, Carolyn J. Kelly, Ellena M. Peterson, Peter Franks
Summary: Previous studies suggested positive effects of postbaccalaureate premedical coursework on medical school diversity and academic performance, but the current applicability of these findings may be limited due to changes in medical school admissions paradigms and population demographics. This study found associations between postbaccalaureate premedical coursework and underrepresented race/ethnicity, but these associations disappeared after further adjustment for self-designated disadvantage. Postbaccalaureate coursework was not associated with academic performance or primary care residency.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED
(2021)
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Education & Educational Research
Fallon Cluxton-Keller, Martha L. Bruce
Summary: This pilot study investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an educational intervention to increase postpartum medical visit attendance in socioeconomically disadvantaged women enrolled in early childhood home visiting. The intervention was implemented by home visitors and was found to be feasible and acceptable. All mothers who received the intervention attended their postpartum medical visits, and 81% of mothers reported discussing all questions with healthcare providers. These findings suggest that a brief educational intervention can effectively increase postpartum medical visit attendance in home-visited mothers.
JOURNAL OF PERINATAL EDUCATION
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Paulinus S. Okah, Jacinta C. Ene, Agha A. Agha, Prince C. Ekoh, Chinyere E. Onalu, Samuel O. Ebimgbo
Summary: The Nigerian government introduced the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in public primary schools to improve the health and nutrition of children. The study found that the program has improved academic performance and reduced hunger among the students. However, insufficient funding and lack of involvement of child welfare professionals affect the effectiveness of the program.