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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Ciara Lee, Katherine Helen Hall, Megan Anakin
Summary: This study investigates the sources of uncertainty encountered by medical students in their education and identifies three major sources: insecurities, role confusion, and navigating learning environments. These findings enhance our understanding of uncertainty in medical education and can be used to better support students in responding to uncertainty in medical practice.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jessica L. Johnson, Sally Arif, Timothy J. Bloom, Alex N. Isaacs, Lindsey E. Moseley, Kristin K. Janke
Summary: Educators play a critical role in supporting pharmacy students' professional identity formation by creating learning experiences and providing teaching methods to help students internalize the attitudes and behavioral norms of the profession, making them feel like members of that profession.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Daniel R. Kennedy, Peter Clapp, Judith L. DeLuca, Theresa M. Filtz, Lisa Kroon, Jennifer T. Lamberts, Catherine M. Oliphant, William Allan Prescott, Sidhartha D. Ray
Summary: This article discusses methods for reducing burnout in pharmacy programs and provides strategies for organizations and individuals to improve productivity and faculty well-being. While some areas, such as faculty wellness and productivity, have been well-studied in the pharmacy and health professions literature, there are significant gaps in other areas, such as alternate work arrangements. A culture of communication, collaboration, support, and citizenship is foundational for developing both institutional and individual strategies, and flexibility is crucial in creating personalized approaches.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Frances M. Russell, Bita Zakeri, Audrey Herbert, Robinson M. Ferre, Abraham Leiser, Paul M. Wallach
Summary: This study evaluated the integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in undergraduate medical education (UME) at MD-granting medical schools in the United States. Over half of the responding schools had integrated POCUS instruction, but only a small portion had a longitudinal curriculum and multiple barriers existed for implementation.
Article
Oncology
Smita C. Banerjee, Jessica M. Staley, Frances Howell, Charlotte Malling, Aimee Moreno, Chris Kotsen, Dhwani Parikh, Patricia A. Parker
Summary: The emergence of the novel coronavirus has disrupted the US medical care system and led to the rapid adoption of telemedicine. This paper presents a tele-oncology communication guide to address the communication challenges faced by clinicians providing cancer care via virtual platforms, emphasizing the importance of training and patient-centered care.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jessica M. Kelly, Andrea Perseghin, Alan W. Dow, Shreya P. Trivedi, Adam Rodman, Justin Berk
Summary: This study examined the current research on podcast use in medical education, focusing on descriptive attributes and educational outcomes. The findings showed an increasing use of podcasts in medical education, with podcasts being a valuable resource for resident education and incorporated into formal curricula. Learners found podcasts to be portable, efficient, and a combination of education and entertainment. There was evidence of improved documentation skills in medical students and self-reported practice change in residents and practicing physicians after listening to podcasts. However, further research is needed to explore the optimal structure of podcasts for learning, higher-level outcomes, and the implementation of podcasts into formal curricula.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Brandon J. Yik, Jeffrey R. Raker, Naneh Apkarian, Marilyne Stains, Charles Henderson, Melissa H. Dancy, Estrella Johnson
Summary: This study evaluated 17 malleable factors associated with the implementation of active learning strategies in introductory STEM courses through a survey of 2382 instructors, 1405 departments, and 749 institutions. The results indicate that contextual factors, personal factors, and teacher thinking factors are significantly associated with the percent of class time spent lecturing. Specifically, large class sizes, classroom setup for small group work, and participation in scholarship of teaching and learning activities are related to a decrease in the percent of time spent lecturing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STEM EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alexandra Hovaguimian, Ashwini Joshi, Sarah Onorato, Andrea Wershof Schwartz, Susan Frankl
Summary: Telemedicine has become a mainstream mode of clinical care, requiring clinical teachers to train students effectively in this modality. The 12 practical tips provided in this article can help educators engage and educate undergraduate medical education learners, improving their clinical skills in telemedicine and enhancing patient care. These principles can also be adapted for teaching in other healthcare professions and postgraduate medical education.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Sylk Sotto-Santiago, Norma Poll-Hunter, Traci Trice, Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, Sherita Golden, Joy Howell, Nicole Jacobs, Winona Lee, Hyacinth Mason, Dotun Ogunyemi, Waleska Crespo, Sangeeta Lamba
Summary: With a growing awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized populations and violence against Black communities, academic health centers in the United States are prioritizing antiracism strategies. However, faculty members are not equipped to address or integrate antiracism topics into the curriculum. In response, the authors explore best practices and frameworks for antiracism education to help faculty create antiracist learning environments.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Zina M. Al-Alami, Sofia W. Adwan, Mervat Alsous
Summary: This study explores the effectiveness and student perspective of remote teaching of anatomy and histology courses for pharmacy students in Jordanian universities. The results show that most students have positive perceptions of distance learning, but there are also challenges such as lack of face-to-face interaction, internet connectivity issues, and technical difficulties.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Meaghan Pearson, Sarah D. Castle, Rebecca L. Matz, Benjamin P. Koester, W. Carson Byrd
Summary: The recent anti-racist movements in the United States have prompted a call for more research on the experiences of racially marginalized and minoritized students in STEM fields. As advocates for diversity and equity, the authors argue that STEM education needs to critically examine how analytic approaches may hinder equity efforts. They propose a set of reflective questions to guide researchers in analyzing and interpreting student-level data, aiming to address disparities and improve equity in STEM fields.
CBE-LIFE SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Jason van Heesewijk, Alex Kent, Tim C. van de Grift, Alex Harleman, Maaike Muntinga
Summary: Health disparities faced by transgender people are partly due to barriers in trans-inclusive healthcare, which are linked to a lack of transgender health education in medical school curricula. The study used queer theory and found that most training interventions were single-session with varying modes of delivery. Barriers included lack of educational materials, faculty expertise, time/cost constraints, and challenges in recruiting and compensating transgender guest speakers. Facilitators included scaffolding learning, drawing on transgender expertise, and engaging learners in skills-based training.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jose Luis Izquierdo, Joan B. Soriano, Yolanda Gonzalez, Sara Lumbreras, Julio Ancochea, Christian Echeverry, Jose Miguel Rodriguez
Summary: This study observed and retrospectively analyzed COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Castilla la Mancha, Spain, and found that the use of high-dose oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was associated with lower mortality in COVID-19 patients, a finding that remained significant in a multivariate analysis. Further research should be conducted to explore the effects of high-dose NAC treatment in other populations and settings.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Grant Cooper
Summary: The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize education. This study examines the use of ChatGPT in science education, including how it answers scientific questions and how educators can incorporate it into their teaching. It also raises concerns about ChatGPT being seen as an infallible source of knowledge and discusses ethical issues related to AI. The paper suggests that educators should use ChatGPT responsibly, prioritize critical thinking, and adapt AI-generated resources to their specific teaching contexts.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Mary R. Shen, Emma Tzioumis, Elizabeth Andersen, Kathryn Wouk, Rebecca McCall, Winston Li, Susan Girdler, Erin Malloy
Summary: This article summarizes the evidence of the impact of mentoring on women's career outcomes in academic medicine. It found that mentoring was associated with objective and subjective measures of career success. However, women were more likely to report having no mentor and experienced lower research productivity and career satisfaction, as well as greater barriers to promotion.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jaideep Chakladar, Anthony Diomino, Wei Tse Li, Joseph C. Tsai, Aswini R. Krishnan, Angela E. Zou, Khush Kharidia, Farhan A. Baig, Sarah Householder, Selena Z. Kuo, Shyam Chandrasekar, Eric Y. Chang, Weg M. Ongkeko
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the education and wellbeing of medical students, particularly in terms of the decline in quality of small-group and clinical learning. Students also reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and uncertainty about their future as physicians.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Issrae El Mouedden, Catherine Hellemans, Sibyl Anthierens, Nele Roos Michels, Ann DeSmet
Summary: COVID-19 has imposed a heavy burden on students and healthcare staff. This study investigates the levels of academic and professional burnout among medical students and residents, and explores the associations between burnout and involvement in COVID-19-related care, as well as the perceived impact of COVID-19 on studies and internships. The findings suggest that those involved in COVID-19 care experience higher levels of professional burnout and perceive a greater impact of COVID-19 on their studies and internships. However, there is no significant difference in academic burnout between those involved and not involved in COVID-19 care. Interventions are needed to address the burnout symptoms and meet the needs of students and residents in extreme situations.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Roseann S. Gammal, Yee Ming Lee, Natasha J. Petry, Otito Iwuchukwu, James M. Hoffman, David F. Kisor, Philip E. Empey
Summary: Genomics is increasingly important in healthcare, and pharmacists are well-positioned to be leaders in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine. Competencies provided by the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center offer a framework for pharmacogenomics education in pharmacy schools and continuing education programs. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Pharmacogenomics Special Interest Group updated pharmacist competencies to reflect the advancements in pharmacogenomics, ensuring that pharmacists are equipped to apply pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. Additional postgraduate training is necessary for advanced roles in pharmacogenomics implementation, education, and research.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yeoungsuk Song, Yoonmi Lee, Junghoon Lee
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship among critical thinking, self-directed learning, and problem-solving in student nurses attending online classes. The results revealed significant positive correlations among critical thinking, self-directed learning, and problem-solving, and self-directed learning mediated the relationship between critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jiunn-Tyng Yeh, Boaz Shulruf, Hsin-Chen Lee, Pin-Hsiang Huang, Wen-Hua Kuo, Tyzh-Chang Hwang, Chen-Huan Chen
Summary: Taiwan's medical schools heavily rely on the CJA score for faculty appointment and promotion, with a particular emphasis on journal impact factor. However, this system may not effectively improve the international standing of the institutions. Recommendations include reducing the importance of CJA score, adopting more rigorous metrics like the h-index, and supporting research to enhance the FAP system.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
