A tutorial/essay project to expand the learning experience in undergraduate medical pharmacology.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional lecturing used in teaching has the lowest retention rate; the use of games as part of an instruction method may enhance retention and reinforce learning by creating a dynamic educational environment. This study aims to systematically review the literature on educational games for the health profe...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Abdulmajed H,Park YS,Tekian A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The emergence of mobile computing could have an impact on how junior doctors learn. To exploit this opportunity it is essential to understand their information seeking process. AIM:To explore junior doctors' experiences of using medical knowledge sources on handheld computers. METHOD:Interviews with five S...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Axelson C,Wårdh I,Strender LE,Nilsson G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Medical student distress is an increasing concern in medical education. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive understanding of what factors influence learners' stress in medical school. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study explores the relative association between medical students' m...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Neufeld A,Mossière A,Malin G

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most studies of simulator-based surgical skills training have focused on the acquisition of psychomotor skills, but surgical procedures are complex tasks requiring both psychomotor and cognitive skills. As skills training is modelled on expert performance consisting partly of unconscious automatic processes that exper...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Tjiam IM,Schout BM,Hendrikx AJ,Scherpbier AJ,Witjes JA,van Merriënboer JJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new 'Cohen' approach to standard setting was recently described where the pass mark is calculated as 60% of the score of the student at the 95th percentile, after correcting for guessing. AIM:This article considers how two potential criticisms of the Cohen method can be addressed and proposes a modified v...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Taylor CA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The process of medical education, particularly in the fast evolving new era of medical metaschools, is a broad and complex issue. Harden & Crosby claimed that a good teacher is more than a lecturer, and identified 12 roles that certify a good and capable teacher. However, this is only half the truth: the goo...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Karakitsiou DE,Markou A,Kyriakou P,Pieri M,Abuaita M,Bourousis E,Hido T,Tsatsaragkou A,Boukali A,de Burbure C,Dimoliatis ID

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of undergraduate medical education programs is necessary to meet accreditation standards; however, implementation and maintenance of an adequate evaluation process is challenging. A curriculum evaluation committee (CEC) was established at the Penn State University College of Medicine in 2000 to complement t...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Karpa K,Abendroth CS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Revalidation is the new method by which doctors in the UK will stay on the medical register. Most doctors will take the appraisal route to revalidation--that is, they will undergo annual appraisals and five successful appraisals will result in revalidation. So there is a lot riding on appraisal. But it relies almost c...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Walsh K

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable debate has occurred about educational processes within undergraduate courses for healthcare professionals. Less attention appears to have been directed to issues of curriculum content.This paper examines the potential influence of curriculum content on a number of outcomes, and examines the methods that c...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Rolfe RS

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary objective of this study was to compare faculty assessment and third year students' self-assessment of performance in clinical case discussions. The secondary objective was to evaluate if student characteristics influence self-assessments. METHODS:This retrospective analysis compared faculty and ...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Wettergreen SA,Brunner J,Linnebur SA,Borgelt LM,Saseen JJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outcomes-based education in the health professions has emerged as a priority for curriculum planners striving to align with societal needs. However, many struggle with effective methods of implementing such an approach. In this narrative, we describe the lessons learned from the implementation of a national,...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Frank JR,Danoff D

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:There is inadequate evidence of reported validity of the results of assessment instruments used to assess clinical competence. This study aimed at combining multiple lines of quantitative and qualitative evidence to support interpretation and use of assessment results. METHOD:This study is a mixed m...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Hamed O,Jabbad HH,Saadah OI,Al Ahwal MS,Al-Sayes FM

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) organizes over 15,000 international medical exchanges per year in over 100 countries. In the past, there was no standardized Pre-Departure Training (PDT) for participants. A PDT is important to protect patient safety and prepare student...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： D'Ignazio T,Lavoie G,Pomerani T,Lachapelle A,Gaucher N

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Earlier research indicated that medical graduates feel unprepared to start work, and that this varies with medical school. AIMS:To examine the extent to which graduates from different UK medical schools differed in their perceptions of preparedness for practice, and compare their perceptions with those of c...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Morrow G,Johnson N,Burford B,Rothwell C,Spencer J,Peile E,Davies C,Allen M,Baldauf B,Morrison J,Illing J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an era where the methods and time dedicated to the teaching of human anatomy are changing within medical curricula worldwide it behoves anatomists to devise alternative strategies to effectively teach the discipline to medical students. Most medical curricula would necessitate that students learn the innervation of...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： McMenamin PG

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This research examines student evaluations of their experience and attitudes in an 11 week mind-body skills course for first year medical students. AIMS:The aim is to understand the impact of this course on students' self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-care as part of their medical education experienc...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Saunders PA,Tractenberg RE,Chaterji R,Amri H,Harazduk N,Gordon JS,Lumpkin M,Haramati A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attributes of effective precepting of pre-clerkship medical students in community settings are not adequately described. As part of preceptor needs assessment, we conducted site visits over three consecutive years. We also measured the preceptorships' educational quality, using students' post-rotation data, ...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Lie D,Boker J,Dow E,Murata P,Encinas J,Gutierrez D,Morrison EH

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cultural beliefs and practices impact heavily on health outcomes of patients. Doctors' ability to deal with such issues in clinical practice, i.e. cultural competence, is widely studied in the west. It has yet to be given due importance in non-western contexts. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable measure ...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Chandratilake M,Nadarajah VD,Mohd Sani RMB

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the effects of interactive instructional techniques in a web-based peripheral nervous system (PNS) component of a first year medical school human anatomy course. METHOD:Existing data from 9 years of instruction involving 856 students were used to determine (1) the effect of web-based...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Allen EB,Walls RT,Reilly FD

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 201 first-year medical students were trained in a standard method of rectal examination; half of the year were additionally instructed to mimic a rectal examination using a clenched left fist (Group 2, n = 103). Competence in rectal examination was assessed during an objective structured clinical skills exa...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Bradley P

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The doctor-patient relationship reflects the role of the physician in society and has thus experienced substantial changes over time. Medical authority can be dissected into three elements, all of which appear essential for any doctor-patient relationship: sapiental authority, i.e. professional competence as called fo...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Berger M

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Professionalism is now an explicit part of the medical school curricula. AIM:To examine the components that are part of developing professionalism during the Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) experience, a 9-month rotation in a rural community during the third year of medical school. METHODS:Two res...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Zink T,Halaas GW,Brooks KD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overhead projector is a very useful adjunct to other teaching aids. It is easy to operate, flexible, and the lecturer can work it himself while facing the audience. Transparencies can be produced quickly and simply, and since they are large enough to be studied without viewing equipment, sets of transparencies can...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Essex-Lopresti M

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has become increasingly apparent that traditional medical education serves badly the need of many developing countries to provide effective health care for widely dispersed and often poor communities. This article describes a training programme developed in Iraq to provide final-year medical students with stimulati...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Alkafajei AM,Antony R,Joseph G

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, medical students have recognized and advocated for opportunities to explore various specialties earlier in their medical education. A brief literature review, however, reveals little consensus on the best approach to introduce students to different fields during their preclinical years. AIM...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Keating EM,O'Donnell EP,Starr SR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper outlines twelve tips for undertaking peer observation of teaching in medical education, using the peer review model and the experiences of the authors. An accurate understanding of teaching effectiveness is required by individuals, medical schools, and universities to evaluate the learning environment and t...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Siddiqui ZS,Jonas-Dwyer D,Carr SE

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines student evaluations of an interviewing and communications skills course taught in small groups by members of psychiatry and family medicine departments. Student course evaluations for two academic years were analyzed by means of t-tests and multiple regression analyses to explore if the group leade...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Lynch DJ,Tamburrino MB,Nagel R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Student self-scheduling of computer-based examinations during a defined window of opportunity is a protocol used by some medical school courses and licensing bodies. Students scheduling late have more time to prepare, which may provide them with an unfair advantage. METHODS:ANOVA was used to compare the ave...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Burns ER,Garrett JE,Childs GV

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insightful frameworks for curriculum development were described in the literature. There is a need, however, to outline the approach we prefer, sometime unconsciously, in curriculum planning. AIMS:This article describes a novel conceptual framework called Curriculum Navigator, to explore our attitudes towar...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Al-Eraky MM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Portfolios in post-graduate healthcare education are used to support reflective practice, deliver summative assessment, aid knowledge management processes and are seen as a key connection between learning at organisational and individual levels. This systematic review draws together the evidence on the effec...

journal_title：Medical teacher

authors： Tochel C,Haig A,Hesketh A,Cadzow A,Beggs K,Colthart I,Peacock H

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00