Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Susan E. Skochelak, Kimberly D. Lomis, John S. Andrews, Maya M. Hammoud, George C. Mejicano, Julie Byerley
Summary: Calls for reform in medical education have been made in response to the expanding disconnect between the health care workforce produced by educational systems and the needs of the health care system. Issues include inadequate curriculum content, mismatch between training locations and practice locations, outdated pedagogical methods, lack of diversity among trainees, and insufficient research on educational outcomes. Comprehensive and authoritative oversight is needed for reforming medical education.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Edward B. Healton, William M. Treanor, John J. DeGioia, Vicki W. Girard
Summary: Medical-legal partnerships incorporate lawyers into healthcare teams to address patients' legal needs, and schools can integrate these partnerships into education and training to support the development of future health justice leaders.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Jason E. Liebowitz, Karina D. Torralba, Jason Kolfenbach, Bethany Marston, Anisha B. Dua, Kenneth S. O'Rourke, Kevin McKown, Michael J. Battistone, Joanne Valeriano-Marcet, Laura Edgar, Sydney McLean, Karen R. Gouze, Marcy B. Bolster
Summary: The study aimed to develop Rheumatology Milestones 2.0 and a supplemental guide to assist with implementation. The Rheumatology Milestones 2.0 provides a specialty-specific, competency-based evaluation tool for assessing the competencies of rheumatology fellows during training and measuring readiness for independent practice.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yun Ting Ong, Chrystie Wan Ning Quek, Anushka Pisupati, Eleanor Kei Ying Loh, Vaishnavi Venktaramana, Min Chiam, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna
Summary: This study evaluates the experiences of peer-mentors within a local research mentoring program and suggests that peer-mentoring not only fills the gaps in mentoring programs but also provides mentees with mentoring roles. The findings can guide the design and execution of peer-mentoring training and assessment programs for other organizations.
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Jie Bai
Summary: Medical colleges need to strengthen the cultivation of medical students' humanistic and spiritual literacy, by changing the current educational concept and cultivation mode, focusing on students' social cognitive skills and basic qualities. Schools should promptly identify and address problems, strengthen inspection and supervision, and improve the quality and efficiency of humanities education.
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Richard Isralowitz, Alexander Reznik, Yuval Zolotov, Orli Grinstein-Cohen, Oren Wacht, Itay Pruginin, Mor Yehudai, Offer Edelstein
Summary: The study conducted among Israeli medical, nursing, social work, and other health related students at Ben Gurion University of the Negev revealed a significant lack of preparedness among the students to answer patients' questions about medical cannabis, despite the majority believing in its health benefits and expressing concerns about the risks. The findings underscore the need for more knowledge and formal education on medical cannabis for students pursuing health professions in light of current regulatory and scientific advancements.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacopo Aleotti, Alberto Baldassarri, Marcello Bonfe, Marco Carricato, Davide Chiaravalli, Roberto Di Leva, Cesare Fantuzzi, Saverio Farsoni, Gino Innero, Dario Lodi Rizzini, Claudio Melchiorri, Riccardo Monica, Gianluca Palli, Jacopo Rizzi, Lorenzo Sabattini, Gianluca Sampietro, Federico Zaccaria
Summary: This paper introduces a mobile manipulation platform designed for autonomous depalletizing tasks, which integrates machine vision, control, and mechanical components to increase flexibility and ease of deployment in industrial environments. The robot, equipped with a 3D in-hand vision system, detects and transports parcel boxes on a pallet, avoiding the cumbersome implementation of pick-and-place operations.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
C. Bruce Baker, Michael Cosh, John Bolten, Mark Brusberg, Todd Caldwell, Stephanie Connolly, Iliyana Dobreva, Nathan Edwards, Peter E. Goble, Tyson E. Ochsner, Steven M. Quiring, Michael Robotham, Marina Skumanich, Mark Svoboda, W. Alex White, Molly Woloszyn
Summary: Soil moisture is a critical variable that affects the water, energy, and carbon cycles. However, there is a lack of coordination and integration among diverse data sources, hindering our understanding of climate variability at different levels. Therefore, a national strategy is needed to guide the deployment, operation, integration, and dissemination of soil moisture monitoring networks. The National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (NCSMMN) is a multi-institution effort that aims to address these needs and support decision-making processes.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Qiaoqiao Lu, Zarina Mustafa
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of teacher self- and collective efficacy on student engagement, specifically exploring the beneficial effects of EFL teachers' sense of efficacy on students' academic engagement. The predictability power of EFL teachers' self- and collective efficacy was confirmed through empirical and theoretical evidence. The findings have implications for education and teaching practices.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Caitlin Varner, Lucinda Dixon, Micha C. Simons
Summary: This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the history of cadaver usage in medical and veterinary education, analyzes different cadaveric preservation methods, explores the applications of cadaver use in educational settings, discusses alternatives to traditional cadaver use, and considers the perspectives of stakeholders who utilize cadavers.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
William Villegas-Ch, Joselin Garcia-Ortiz, Isabel Urbina-Camacho
Summary: The article presents a framework for designing secure and sustainable solutions for the internet of medical things (IoMT). The framework tackles challenges related to safety and sustainability in the medical field and discusses future trends in IoMT. A case study conducted in a private medical clinic demonstrates the effectiveness of the IoMT system in monitoring patients' vital signs remotely. The study shows improved quality of care and early detection of complications, along with the selection of safe, durable, and energy-efficient medical devices.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Severin Pinilla, Eric Lenouvel, Andrea Cantisani, Stefan Kloeppel, Werner Strik, Soeren Huwendiek, Christoph Nissen
Summary: The use of EPAs in clinical rotations in UME shows promising results, with specialty-specific and context-adapted EPAs along with entrustment-supervision scales potentially enhancing formative assessment. Inconsistent validity frameworks were identified, and additional faculty time and resources were required for effective implementation strategies. More empirical research is needed to further explore the assessment and advancement of trainees from UME to graduate medical education based on summative entrustment decisions.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cristina de-la-Pena, Raquel Fernadez-Cezar, Natalia Solano-Pinto
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of cognitive processes, creativity, and cognitive flexibility in the attitude toward mathematics of future teachers. Results showed that both innovative details and cognitive flexibility are good predictors of a positive attitude toward mathematics.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Magdalen Baker, Ann Griffin, Jane Dacre, Asta Medisauskaite
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the influencing factors and outcomes of part-time working in the medical profession. The study will employ a systematic review methodology, searching existing literature and conducting data extraction and quality assessment. The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at national and international conferences.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Susan Chimonas, Maha Mamoor, Anna Kaltenboeck, Deborah Korenstein
Summary: The survey indicated that most medical students believe it is very important for physicians to encourage medical organizations to advocate for public health and provide health-related expertise to the community. They also tend to value advocacy for medical issues over those with indirect connections to health.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)