abstract：PURPOSE:We describe the use of standardised students (SSs) in interdisciplinary faculty development programmes to improve clinical teaching skills. Standardised students are actual health professions students who are trained to portray a prototypical teaching challenge consistently across many encounters with different...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Gelula MH,Yudkowsky R

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of incorporating humanities teaching into medical education is to encourage students to develop into more sensitive and caring doctors who communicate well with their patients and colleagues. CONTENT:A unique 4th year student elective at the Medical College of Wisconsin incorporates reflective a...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Anderson R,Schiedermayer D

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) at McMaster University in 1969, many medical schools in the USA, Canada and Europe have included PBL in their curricula. In the past decade, many medical schools in Asia have also done so. However, so far no one has questioned whether the outcomes expect...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Khoo HE

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This instalment in the series on professional assessment provides an introduction to methods of setting standards. METHOD:A standard is a special score that serves as a boundary between those who perform well enough and those who do not. The practical steps in selecting it include: deciding on the type of st...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Norcini JJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Understanding how students resolve professional conflict is essential to teaching and evaluating professionalism. The purpose of this study was to refine an existing coding structure of rationalizations of student behaviour, and to further our understanding of students' reasoning strategies in the face of perce...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Ginsburg S,Regehr G,Lingard L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite several unique aspects of the medical teacher's role compared to other teachers in higher education, there has been little research in this area. In particular there have been few studies which have explored teachers' perspectives on their role. This study aimed to elicit teachers' perceptions of t...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Seabrook MA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether postgraduate students are able to assess the quality of undergraduate medical examinations and to establish whether faculty can use their results to troubleshoot the curriculum in terms of its content and evaluation. SUBJECTS:First and second year family medicine postgraduate students. ...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Harris JA,Heneghan HC,McKay DW

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rapid advances in the field of genetics continue to present medical educators with significant challenges. Whilst there is undoubtedly a pressing need to educate doctors about genetic disorders, research and therapies, there is a parallel need to provide a context for all of these. CONTENT:An interdisciplin...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Kirklin D

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is inconclusive debate within the literature as to whether the best problem-based learning (PBL) tutors are subject experts or not. The debate hinges on whether knowledgeable tutors are tempted to intervene too often in PBL discussions compared to non-expert tutors, and whether the latter may not be ab...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Gilkison A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The attitudes towards the basic sciences of medical students enrolled in either of 2 different curricula at the University of Utrecht Medical School in The Netherlands were investigated. The purpose of this study was threefold: first, to compare students (beginning clerks) in a conventional and an innovative...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Custers EJ,Cate OT

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Significant shortcomings have been noted in the literature in communication skills training for practising doctors. Given the importance of competent communication to the doctor-patient relationship and health care in general, these shortcomings should be addressed in future research. OBJECTIVE:Research into p...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Cegala DJ,Lenzmeier Broz S

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Practice inevitably narrows over time. Therefore, testing of established doctors requires that their assessment be tailored to a far narrower practice than is appropriate for testing of new doctors who have not yet differentiated. In this paper, we address the conceptual challenges of tailoring physician assessment to...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Melnick DE,Asch DA,Blackmore DE,Klass DJ,Norcini JJ

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the wealth of literature surrounding communication curricula within medical education, there is a lack of in-depth research into medical students' perceptions of communication skills assessment. This study aims to address this gap in the research literature. METHODS:Five focus group discussions we...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Rees C,Sheard C,McPherson A

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:These were to measure the uptake and use of an electronic learning portfolio to support reflective continuing professional development, and to characterize attitudes towards its use and obstacles to its adoption. DESIGN:Uncontrolled, longitudinal intervention study with quantitative and qualitative evaluati...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Dornan T,Carroll C,Parboosingh J

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Overseas-trained doctors (OTDs) have limited access and formal interaction with the Australian health care system prior to joining the Australian medical workforce. A pre-employment programme was designed to familiarize OTDs with the Australian health care system. METHOD:All OTDs who had passed their Austra...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Sullivan EA,Willcock S,Ardzejewska K,Slaytor EK

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of logbooks in the education of medical undergraduate students is not well-established. Traditionally, logbooks are used simply as a means for students to document their activities. This report examines whether logbooks used as an interactive vehicle between students and tutors can assist both studen...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Patil NG,Lee P

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The study's first aim was to assess the emotional impact of cadaver dissection on first year medical students using the newly developed Appraisal of Life Events Scale (ALE). Its secondary aim was to evaluate the validity of the ALE by comparing it with the Impact of Events Scale (IOE). SETTING:Division of Biomedic...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： O'Carroll RE,Whiten S,Jackson D,Sinclair DW

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the teaching value of one session of computer-guided solo instruction in exposure therapy for phobias with that of one face-to-face small-group tutorial. DESIGN:Non-blind, randomized, controlled study. SETTING:King's College Hospital Medical School, London. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-seven third-year m...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： McDonough M,Marks IM

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of 3 years' ethics teaching (30 hours mainly small group teaching in year 1, 14 hours mainly lecture-type teaching in years 2 and 3) on students' proposed behaviour on encountering ethical dilemmas. DESIGN:Cohort design. SETTING:University of Glasgow Medical School. SUBJECTS:A cohort...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Goldie J,Schwartz L,McConnachie A,Morrison J

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beginning medical students spend numerous hours every week attending basic science lectures and taking notes. Medical faculty often wonder whether they should give students pre-printed instructors' notes before lectures. Proponents of this strategy argue that provided notes enhance learning by facilitating the accurat...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Morrison EH,McLaughlin C,Rucker L

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1993 the General Medical Council published its recommendations on undergraduate medical education. AIM:To study the implementation of these recommendations in UK medical schools by means of informal visitations. METHODS:Teams consisting of 3-5 members visited the 25 UK medical schools in a 3-year period...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Christopher DF,Harte K,George CF

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The use of medical students as standardized patients in a performance assessment of pain evaluation was studied. METHODS:Fifty-two pairs of second-year medical students participated. One student portrayed a patient presenting with cancer pain and was interviewed by the other medical student. The student-patien...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Mavis BE,Ogle KS,Lovell KL,Madden LM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most medical schools in the UK have been engaged in major curriculum reform based on their premises of what might improve undergraduate medical education. In 1994 the course at the medical school of the University of Manchester changed to an integrated course using problem-based learning throughout and wit...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Jones A,McArdle PJ,O'Neill PA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Modernization of medical regulation has included the introduction of the Professional Performance Procedures by the UK General Medical Council in 1995. The Council now has the power to assess any registered practitioner whose performance may be seriously deficient, thus calling registration (licensure) into ...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Southgate L,Cox J,David T,Hatch D,Howes A,Johnson N,Jolly B,Macdonald E,McAvoy P,McCrorie P,Turner J

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) standard-setting procedures are not well developed and are often time-consuming and complex. We report an evaluation of a simple 'contrasting groups' method, applied to an OSCE conducted simultaneously in three separate schools. SUBJECTS:Medical students unde...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Wilkinson TJ,Newble DI,Frampton CM

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When training for junior doctors is being planned, little discussion is focused on what outcomes hospitals are trying to achieve with regard to education/training, i.e. on what makes the ideal hospital doctor. Instead, the primary focus is on the requirements of the syllabi of the Royal Colleges (credentiali...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Khera N,Stroobant J,Primhak RA,Gupta R,Davies H

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prescribing practices impact greatly on drug use and expenditure. The situation in developing countries is often compounded by a limited health budget. Furthermore, because of role substitution in these countries, prescribers are often not formally trained in rational prescribing. The study described in this...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Meyer JC,Summers RS,Möller H

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Basic surgical skills are needed throughout the medical profession, but current training is haphazard and unpredictable. There is increasing pressure to provide transparency about training and performance standards. There is a clear need for inexperienced learners to build a framework of basic skills before car...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Kneebone R,ApSimon D

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine young doctors' views on a number of professional issues including professional regulation, multidisciplinary teamwork, priority setting, clinical autonomy and private practice. METHOD:Postal survey of 545 doctors who graduated from United Kingdom medical schools in 1995. RESULTS:Questionnaires w...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Cooke L,Hutchinson M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To establish teaching objectives, methods and assessment for a paediatric induction programme. DESIGN:Action research over a 2-year period. PARTICIPANTS:88 doctors from three hospitals. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:These were end-of-course evaluations, using Likert scales, and free comments; independent evaluati...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Melville C,Wall D,Samuels M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the surgical seminars given for medical students at Auckland University and factors affecting them, so as to define areas for improvement. METHODS:A confidential questionnaire was completed by fourth-year medical students for each surgical seminar they attended during an academic year. The seminars wer...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Abu-Zidan FM,Windsor JA

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:In relation to pre-registration house officer (PRHO) rotations incorporating general practice, previous research has recommended that where possible, no PRHO should undertake general practice as the first placement, because of the difficulties encountered. It was recognized that logistically, this could make su...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Williams C,Cantillon P,Cochrane M

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In Japan, regulatory intervention aimed at preventing a prospective surplus of physicians is an important medical issue. The study committees organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW) in 1986, 1993 and 1998, concluded that the number of physicians would exceed demand for their services in the fut...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Asano N,Kobayashi Y,Kano K

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the values and practices of assessment of the clinical practice of dental students by a sample of teachers in restorative dentistry. DESIGN:A questionnaire, based on the above objectives, was designed, piloted and redesigned. Its content was based on evidence-based good practice in assessment...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Manogue M,Brown G,Foster H

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Communicating "bad news" to patients and their families can be difficult for physicians. OBJECTIVE:This qualitative study aimed to examine residents' perceptions of barriers to delivering bad news to patients and their family members. DESIGN:Two focus groups consisting of first- and second-year medical and...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Dosanjh S,Barnes J,Bhandari M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The importance of training health professionals for work in an ethnically diverse society is increasingly recognized. However, health educators may lack confidence or experience in delivering such teaching, contributing to a self-perpetuating inertia. OBJECTIVES:To identify current experience and challenges...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Kai J,Spencer J,Woodward N

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of shared hospital and general practice clinical teaching for medical undergraduates. DESIGN:A multifaceted approach employing quantitative and qualitative techniques. SETTING:All medical schools in North Thames Region. SUBJECTS:Students, GP tutors and hospit...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Wallace P,Berlin A,Murray E,Southgate L

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE:In many countries, medical training must be completed by presentation of a thesis. We report publication patterns of French medical theses. MATERIALS:We drew a random sample of theses presented in the 36 French medical universities between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1997. The sample was strat...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Salmi LR,Gana S,Mouillet E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and maintenance of expertise in any domain requires extensive, sustained practice of the necessary skills. However, the quantity of time spent is not the only factor in achieving expertise; the quality of this time is at least as important. The development and maintenance of expertise requires extensiv...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： Guest CB,Regehr G,Tiberius RG

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:A survey of medical students' experiences of sexual harassment during medical training. OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence and nature of workplace sexual harassment as perceived by undergraduate medical students in order to address their learning needs concerning setting and maintaining sexual boundaries. DES...

journal_title：Medical education

authors： White GE

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00