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Ruczynski LI, Schouwenberg BJ, Custers E, Fluit CR, van de Pol MH. The influence of a digital clinical reasoning test on medical student learning behavior during clinical clerkships. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE 2024; 29:935-947. [PMID: 37851160 PMCID: PMC11208212 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10288-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Recently, a new digital clinical reasoning test (DCRT) was developed to evaluate students' clinical-reasoning skills. Although an assessment tool may be soundly constructed, it may still prove inadequate in practice by failing to function as intended. Therefore, more insight is needed into the effects of the DCRT in practice. Individual semi-structured interviews and template analysis were used to collect and process qualitative data. The template, based on the interview guide, contained six themes: (1) DCRT itself, (2) test debriefing, (3) reflection, (4) practice/workplace, (5) DCRT versus practice and (6) 'other'. Thirteen students were interviewed. The DCRT encourages students to engage more in formal education, self-study and workplace learning during their clerkships, particularly for those who received insufficient results. Although the faculty emphasizes the different purposes of the DCRT (assessment of/as/for learning), most students perceive the DCRT as an assessment of learning. This affects their motivation and the role they assign to it in their learning process. Although students appreciate the debriefing and reflection report for improvement, they struggle to fill the identified knowledge gaps due to the timing of receiving their results. Some students are supported by the DCRT in exhibiting lifelong learning behavior. This study has identified several ways in which the DCRT influences students' learning practices in a way that can benefit their clinical-reasoning skills. Additionally, it stresses the importance of ensuring the alignment of theoretical principles with real-world practice, both in the development and utilization of assessment tools and their content. Further research is needed to investigate the long-term impact of the DCRT on young physicians' working practice.
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- Larissa Ia Ruczynski
- Research on Learning and Education, Radboudumc Health Academy, Radboud University Medical Center, Gerard van Swietenlaan 2 (route 51), 6525 GB, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Online Learning and Instruction, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, Netherlands
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- Research on Learning and Education, Radboudumc Health Academy, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community care, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Noushad B, Van Gerven PWM, de Bruin ABH. Exploring the use of metacognitive monitoring cues following a diagram completion intervention. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE 2024:10.1007/s10459-023-10309-9. [PMID: 38285312 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10309-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Studying texts constitutes a significant part of student learning in health professions education. Key to learning from text is the ability to effectively monitor one's own cognitive performance and take appropriate regulatory steps for improvement. Inferential cues generated during a learning experience typically guide this monitoring process. It has been shown that interventions to assist learners in using comprehension cues improve their monitoring accuracy. One such intervention is having learners to complete a diagram. Little is known, however, about how learners use cues to shape their monitoring judgments. In addition, previous research has not examined the difference in cue use between categories of learners, such as good and poor monitors. This study explored the types and patterns of cues used by participants after being subjected to a diagram completion task prior to their prediction of performance (PoP). Participants' thought processes were studied by means of a think-aloud method during diagram completion and the subsequent PoP. Results suggest that relying on comprehension-specific cues may lead to a better PoP. Poor monitors relied on multiple cue types and failed to use available cues appropriately. They gave more incorrect responses and made commission errors in the diagram, which likely led to their overconfidence. Good monitors, on the other hand, utilized cues that are predictive of learning from the diagram completion task and seemed to have relied on comprehension cues for their PoP. However, they tended to be cautious in their judgement, which probably made them underestimate themselves. These observations contribute to the current understanding of the use and effectiveness of diagram completion as a cue-prompt intervention and provide direction for future research in enhancing monitoring accuracy.
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- Babu Noushad
- Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- College of Health Sciences, University of Buraimi, P.O. Box 890, PC 512, Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman.
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- Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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van der Gulden R, Veen M, Thoonen BPA. A Philosophical Discussion of the Support of Self-Regulated Learning in Medical Education: The Treasure Hunt Approach Versus the (Dutch) "Dropping" Approach. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE 2023; 35:623-629. [PMID: 36939190 DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2023.2187810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Issue: Many current educational approaches are intended to cultivate learners' full (learning) potential by fostering self-regulated learning (SRL), as it is expected that those learners with a high degree of SRL learn more effectively than those with a low degree of SRL. However, these attempts to foster SRL are not always successful. Evidence: We considered complexities related to fostering self-regulated learning by use of an analogy. This analogy was based on two (Dutch) children's games: the treasure hunt (children can find a "treasure" by following directions, completing assignments and/or answering questions) and the dropping (pre-teens are dropped in the woods at nighttime with the assignment to find their way back home). We formulated four interrelated philosophical questions. These questions were not formulated with the intention to provide clear-cut answers, but were instead meant to evoke contemplation about the SRL concept. During this contemplation, the implications of definitional issues regarding SRL were discussed by use of the first question: What are the consequences of the difficulties to explicate what is (not) SRL? The second question (How does SRL relate to autonomy?) touched upon the intricate relationship between SRL and autonomy, by discussing the role of social interaction and varying degrees of instruction when fostering SRL. Next, a related topic was addressed by the third question: How much risk are we willing and able to take when fostering SRL? And finally, the importance of and possibilities to assess SRL were discussed by the fourth question (Should SRL be assessed?). Implications: From our contemplations it has become clear that approaches to foster SRL are often insufficiently aligned with the experience and needs of learners. Instead these approaches are commonly defined by contextual factors, such as misconceptions about SRL and lack of leeway for learners. Consequently, we have used principles that apply to both treasure hunts and droppings, to provide guidelines on how to align one's approach to foster SRL with the educational context and experience and needs of learners.
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- Rozemarijn van der Gulden
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Bußenius L, Harendza S. Development of an instrument for medical students' self-assessment of facets of competence for patient-centred care. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 115:107926. [PMID: 37536112 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop a facets of competence self-assessment instrument (FOCSI) with operationalised items for ten competence facets required for patient-centred care at the beginning of residency. METHODS We conducted focus groups and cognitive interviews with final-year medical students to develop items that match students' clinical experience. We tested 50 items in two samples and analysed model fit and internal consistency of all possible combinations to identify the optimal ten-item-solution. Item analysis was performed as well as correlation with six personality traits. RESULTS An optimal ten-item solution for the self-assessment instrument emerged for sample 1 (n = 101, 27.2 ± 3.5 years, 75.2 % female). We validated the model fit with sample 2 (n = 135, 27.7 ± 3.9 years, 66.7 % female): χ2(35) = 49.3, p = .055, CFI = .94, RMSEA = .055, SRMR = .058, Cronbach's alpha = .78. The personality factors 'Conscientiousness' and 'Extraversion' correlate positively with most FOCSI items. CONCLUSION The operationalised FOCSI items support undergraduate medical students close to graduation in realistic self-assessment of facets of competences for patient-centred care in their transition to residency. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Realistic self-assessment of facets of competence will provide medical students with the opportunity to monitor their competence development as part of self-directed learning for gaining adaptive expertise in professional, patient-centred care.
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- Lisa Bußenius
- III. Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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- III. Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Lin YL, Chen HL, Chen YY, Cheng SY, Chen WL, Chiu YC, Chiu YL. The effects of job characteristics on physicians' orientation toward lifelong learning. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE 2023; 28:1151-1169. [PMID: 36705767 PMCID: PMC9881521 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-022-10202-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the rapidly growing body of medical knowledge, physicians must engage in lifelong learning. Physicians' orientation toward lifelong learning is of crucial importance. This study aimed to explore the effects of job characteristics on physicians' lifelong learning. A multicenter study collecting data from physicians from three medical centers in Taiwan was performed. A total of 321 physicians were surveyed with the Chinese version of the Job Content Questionnaire (C-JCQ) and the revised Jefferson Scale of Physician Lifelong Learning (JeffSPLL) to assess their job characteristics (i.e., job demands, job control, social support) and orientation toward lifelong learning. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to validate both questionnaires. Hierarchical regression was utilized to explore the relationship of job characteristics and predictors with physicians' lifelong learning. The results revealed that job demands (β = 0.10), job control (β = 0.19), social support from supervisors (β = 0.16), the interaction of job demands × job control (β = - 0.11) and the interaction of job demands × social support from colleagues (β = 0.13) were significantly (p < .05, p < .001) related to lifelong learning. Moreover, physicians in the active group (high demand, high control) possessed a stronger orientation toward lifelong learning (mean = 3.57) than those in the low-strain group (mean = 3.42), high-strain group (mean = 3.39) and passive group (mean = 3.20). In conclusion, examining physicians' job demands, job control and social support helps us to understand their orientation toward lifelong learning and may provide insight to improve educational strategies.
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- Ying-Li Lin
- Department of Family Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Bioethics, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 1 Jen Ai Road, Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Bioethics, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 1 Jen Ai Road, Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Education, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Bioethics, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 1 Jen Ai Road, Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Education, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Bioethics, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 1 Jen Ai Road, Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.
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Fine P, Leung A, Tonni I, Louca C. Dental Teacher Feedback and Student Learning: A Qualitative Study. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:164. [PMID: 37504230 PMCID: PMC10377767 DOI: 10.3390/dj11070164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Feedback is essential to improve student learning and motivation and to encourage curriculum development by teachers. This study looked at feedback to and from dental students from a qualitative perspective. METHODS Dental teachers were recruited exclusively to this study from the membership of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE). Delegates from each of the four annual ADEE conferences were invited to attend focus groups to discuss aspects of feedback. Focus groups established an individual theme for the respective conferences: (i) the role of the teacher in delivering feedback; (ii) feedback from the students' perspective; (iii) changes to feedback due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (iv) integrating feedback with assessments. RESULTS Qualitative data collected from the conference delegates were diverse and thought provoking. Delegates reported different styles of feedback varying from individual, personal feedback to no feedback at all. An enforced and mostly positive adaptation to online delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic was reported. A partial return to pre-pandemic practices was described. CONCLUSIONS Feedback is well recognized by students and teachers as contributing to learning. A universal approach to delivering feedback as part of the student learning process can be challenging due to a multitude of variables. Many aspects of changes in dental education, teaching, and feedback practices adopted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have been retained post-pandemic, thereby accelerating the anticipated progression to online teaching.
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- Peter Fine
- UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London WC1E 6ED, UK
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- UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London WC1E 6ED, UK
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, Dental School, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy
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- Dental Academy, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2QG, UK
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Ganesan I, Cham B, Teunissen PW, Busari JO. Stakes of Assessments in Residency: Influence on Previous and Current Self-Regulated Learning and Co-Regulated Learning in Early Career Specialists. PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 12:237-246. [PMID: 37334108 PMCID: PMC10275342 DOI: 10.5334/pme.860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Introduction Assessments drive learning but the influence of the stakes of the assessments on self-regulated (SRL) during and after residency are unknown. As early career specialists (ECS) must continue learning independently, the answer to this is important as it may inform future assessments with the potential to promote life-long learning after graduation. Methods We utilized constructivist grounded theory to explore the perspectives of eighteen ECS on the influence of stakes of assessments within residency on their SRL during training and in current practice. We conducted semi-structured interviews. Results We initially set out to examine the influence of the stakes of assessments on SRL during residency and after graduation. However, it was apparent that learners increasingly engaged with others in co-regulated learning (CRL) as the perceived stakes of the assessments increased. The individual learner's SRL was embedded in CRL in preparation for the various assessments in residency. For low-stakes assessments, the learner engaged in less CRL, taking less cues from others. As stakes increased, the learner engaged in more CRL with peers with similar intellectual level and supervisors to prepare for these assessments. SRL and CRL influenced by assessments in residency had a knock-on effect in clinical practice as ECS in: 1) developing clinical reasoning, 2) improving doctor-patient communication and negotiation skills, and 3) self-reflections and seeking feedback to deal with expectations of self or others. Discussion Our study supported that the stakes of assessments within residency reinforced SRL and CRL during residency with a continued effect on learning as ECS.
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- Indra Ganesan
- Department of Pediatrics, Kandang Kerbau Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Genetics, Kandang Kerbau Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
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- School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University and Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Educational Development & Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences (FHML), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics and HOH Academy, Horacio Oduber Hospital, Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Boulevard #1, Oranjestad, Aruba
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Cashman D, Rackard S. Learning through clinical extramural studies: an observational study. Ir Vet J 2023; 76:10. [PMID: 37291593 DOI: 10.1186/s13620-023-00238-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Veterinary medicine programmes require students to learn in formal educational settings and through workplace experiences. Previous studies have indicated that learning in the clinical workplace can be informal as students participate in daily activities of service provision by veterinary teams. It can be complex however for students to transition from a traditional formal educational setting to learning in the workplace and students must be able to self-regulate their learning. This requires students to set their own learning goals, consider available learning opportunities and to evaluate if intended learning outcomes have been attained. There is a need to identify strategies students undertake to self-regulate their learning in the workplace to design supports to enhance their learning. The aim of this study was to provide a detailed description of how final year veterinary medicine students plan, learn and reflect on their learning in the workplace context of clinical extramural studies (CEMS) prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS An observational repeated cross-sectional design study was conducted with two groups of final year veterinary medicine students in University College Dublin. Data was collected in two stages by analysing student activity records and surveying students in 2017 and 2018. Participants were asked to describe how they planned their CEMS, to describe the types of learning activities they participated in, and describe their reflections of CEMS. RESULTS The results are interpreted through the lens of self-regulated learning theory. Analyses of student CEMS activity records indicate that students from both groups primarily participated in small animal / production animal or mixed practice work placements. The majority of respondents of the survey indicated that CEMS was a valuable learning opportunity and they were motivated by placements that would support their future career goals. Financing CEMS placements was a key obstacle to their planning. The majority of respondents indicated varying frequencies of engaging in different types of learning activities and noted that finding suitable placements that facilitated practical skill development and active student learning was a challenge. Implications for veterinary education are discussed. CONCLUSIONS Student perspectives on planning and learning in the CEMS workplace context yielded important insights into the factors that influence their self-regulatory activities which can help inform future educational interventions to support student learning.
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- Diane Cashman
- Veterinary Education, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Carmelli G, Fullmer R, Goodrich M, Grawey T, Pearce E, Santen SA, Schnapp BH. Creating master adaptive learners during emergency medicine clerkships. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2022; 6:e10829. [PMID: 36562025 PMCID: PMC9763970 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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- Guy Carmelli
- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of MassachusettsWorcesterMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineSwedish Hospital Part of NorthShoreChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Missouri School of MedicineMissouriColumbiaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukeeWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineThe University of Kansas Health SystemKansas CityMissouriUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineSchool of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University and University of CincinnatiVirginiaRichmondUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthWisconsinMadisonUSA
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Eley DS, Hu W, Talley NJ. Educating future clinician academics: the role of medical schools. Med J Aust 2022; 217:16-19. [DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Western Sydney University Sydney NSW
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Conway DL, Chang DA, Jackson JL. I don't think that means what you think it means: Why precision in lifelong learning terminology matters to medical education. MEDICAL TEACHER 2022; 44:702-706. [PMID: 35343869 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2022.2055456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ISSUE Medical educators share the belief that fostering the development of lifelong learning skills is a fundamental task for teachers and learners in all stages of a physician's education: undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and continuing medical education. A significant challenge to developing and implementing best practices in lifelong learning is the varied interpretation and application of its related terminology, such as 'self-directed learning' in this context. EVIDENCE This paper discusses the scholarly origins of key terms in lifelong learning ('self-directed learning' and 'self-regulated learning') and explores their commonalities and their common conflation. IMPLICATION The authors propose a renewed attention to precision in use of lifelong learning terminology in medical education across the spectrum as a way to best design and deploy impactful educational experiences for learners at all levels.
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- Deborah L Conway
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, Office for Undergraduate Medical Education, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, Office for Undergraduate Medical Education, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, Office for Undergraduate Medical Education, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Sarkar M, Liu K, Kumar A, Ilic D, Morphet J, Maloney S, Davis E, Palermo C. Student and Educator Perspectives of Adapting to Remote Health Professions Education: A Mixed-Methods Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:834228. [PMID: 35712112 PMCID: PMC9196894 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.834228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities across the world transitioned rapidly to remote education. Engaging with a curriculum that has been transitioned from in-person to remote education mode is likely to impact how students and educators adapt to the changes and uncertainties caused by the pandemic. There is limited knowledge about individual differences in students' and educators' adaptability to remote education in response to the pandemic. This paper explored healthcare students' and educators' adaptability experiences to remote education. Drawing on pragmatism, a convergent mixed-methods design was adopted. Data were collected between May and August in 2020 using an online survey, followed by interviews with students and educators of five large health courses at an Australian research-intensive University. Data included 476 surveys and seven focus group interviews with 26 students, and 95 surveys and 17 individual interviews with educators. Results were interpreted through an integration of quantitative and qualitative elements from student and educator experiences. Findings indicated that students were less adaptable than educators. Whilst remote learning was less appealing than in-person learning, some students adapted well to the new learning environment. Limited social learning, transmissive pedagogy, and lack of technical and non-technical skills were identified as factors that impacted upon the experience of students and educators. Navigating the challenges associated with remote education provided students and educators with a unique opportunity to improve adaptability—an attribute critical for future uncertainties in healthcare practice.
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- Mahbub Sarkar
- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Fernandez NJ, Fischer M, Dickinson RM, Burgess H, Meachem M, Elwood BW, Warren AL. Comparison of Fine Arts- and Pathology-Based Observational Skills Training for Veterinary Students Learning Cytology. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 49:393-406. [PMID: 34010116 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2020-0096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Keen observational skills are essential for veterinarians; however, the development of these skills is not usually an explicit part of the veterinary curriculum. Fine arts-based (FAB) observation training has been shown to improve medical students' observational skills and might also improve veterinary students' observational skills. We compared FAB and pathology-based (PB) observation training in a veterinary cytology course. Students initially wrote a pre-test in which they described two cytology images and one art image, followed by participation in either FAB or PB observation training. Both groups completed a similar post-test immediately after training and a delayed post-test 4 weeks later following instruction in cytology. Differences between groups were noted only in the immediate post-test cytology descriptions. The PB group used significantly more specific vocabulary terms and significantly more accurate observations than the FAB group, suggesting an immediate benefit to the discipline-specific information gained in the PB observation training. In the delayed post-test, results for both groups were similar. The FAB group significantly increased their use of specific vocabulary terms and maintained but did not increase accurate observations following cytology instruction, while accurate observations decreased significantly for the PB group. The FAB group might have been able to generalize their observation skills to the discipline of cytology and to better retain these skills. Neither type of training resulted in both achievement and maintenance of the highest recorded scores for accurate observations. Both FAB and PB training led to improved observational skills, and explicit observation training may be useful for veterinary students.
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Hart J, Hakim J, Kaur R, Jeremy R, Coorey G, Kalman E, Jenkin R, Bowen D. Research supervisors' views of barriers and enablers for research projects undertaken by medical students; a mixed methods evaluation of a post-graduate medical degree research project program. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:370. [PMID: 35562832 PMCID: PMC9107151 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03429-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medical degree programs use scholarly activities to support development of basic research skills, critical evaluation of medical information and promotion of medical research. The University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine Program includes a compulsory research project. Medical student projects are supervised by academic staff and affiliates, including biomedical science researchers and clinician-academics. This study investigated research supervisors' observations of the barriers to and enablers of successful medical student research projects. METHODS Research supervisors (n = 130) completed an anonymous, online survey after the completion of the research project. Survey questions targeted the research supervisors' perceptions of barriers to successful completion of projects and sources of support for their supervision of the student project. Data were analysed by descriptive statistics and using manifest content analysis. Further quantitative investigation was made by cross-tabulation according to prior research supervision experience. RESULTS Research supervisors reported that students needed both generic skills (75%) and research-based skills (71%) to successfully complete the project. The major barrier to successful research projects was the lack of protected time for research activities (61%). The assessment schedule with compulsory progress milestones enabled project completion (75%), and improved scientific presentation (90%) and writing (93%) skills. Supervisors requested further support for their students for statistics (75%), scientific writing (51%), and funding for projects (52%). Prior research supervision experience influenced the responses. Compared to novice supervisors, highly experienced supervisors were significantly more likely to want students to be allocated dedicated time for the project (P < 0.01) and reported higher rates of access to expert assistance in scientific writing, preparing ethics applications and research methodology. Novice supervisors reported higher rates of unexpected project delays and data acquisition problems (P < 0.05). Co-supervision was favoured by experienced supervisors but rejected by novice supervisors. CONCLUSIONS Both generic and research-related skills were important for medical student research project success. Overall, protected research time, financial and other academic support were identified as factors that would improve the research project program. Prior research supervision experience influences perceptions of program barriers and enablers. These findings will inform future support needs for projects and research supervisor training for the research supervision role.
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- Joanne Hart
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Murton C, Spowart L, Anderson M. How psychiatrists’ attitudes towards multi-source feedback including patient feedback influenced the educational value: a qualitative study. MEDEDPUBLISH 2022. [DOI: 10.12688/mep.17531.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Multi-source feedback (MSF) is well-established in psychiatric training. However, evidence on the educational impact is not definitive and there is scanty evidence exploring its value for professional development of psychiatry trainees in the United Kingdom (UK). Evidence suggests the MSF tool currently used is not suitable for specialist trainees. This qualitative research project explored psychiatric doctors’ attitudes towards MSF with patient feedback, to determine how this influenced the feedback’s educational usefulness. Methods: A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach based on a constructivist approach. Purposive sampling identified trainee psychiatrists who completed a more extensive MSF, including patient feedback, than they currently use. They discussed their results in supervised sessions to plan how to use the feedback. Semi-structured interviews were conducted separately with trainees and their supervisors following completion of MSF. The data was analysed thematically. The study was completed in 2020. Results: Seven trainees and five supervisors participated. Four themes were identified. Most had positive opinions about the educational usefulness of MSF, including patient feedback, and made changes to their behaviour following the feedback. Interviewees valued patient feedback and identified it as important in psychiatry. Most valued their patient feedback over their colleague feedback. The complexities of patient feedback in psychiatry and how this may influence the educational usefulness of the feedback were discussed in detail. Conclusions: Findings suggest a need to review the current system of MSF in psychiatry in order to maximise educational benefits. In particular, this research points to the benefits of psychiatric trainees engaging with patient feedback.
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Bransen D, Govaerts MJB, Panadero E, Sluijsmans DMA, Driessen EW. Putting self-regulated learning in context: Integrating self-, co-, and socially shared regulation of learning. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 56:29-36. [PMID: 33988857 PMCID: PMC9291108 DOI: 10.1111/medu.14566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Processes involved in the regulation of learning have been researched for decades, because of its impact on academic and workplace performance. In fact, self-regulated learning is the focus of countless studies in health professions education and higher education in general. While we will always need competent individuals who are able to regulate their own learning, developments in healthcare require a shift from a focus on the individual to the collective: collaboration within and between healthcare teams is at the heart of high-quality patient care. Concepts of collaborative learning and collective competence challenge commonly held conceptualisations of regulatory learning and call for a focus on the social embeddedness of regulatory learning and processes regulating the learning of the collective. Therefore, this article questions the alignment of current conceptualisations of regulation of learning with demands for collaboration in current healthcare. We explore different conceptualisations of regulation of learning (self-, co-, and socially shared regulation of learning), and elaborate on how the integration of these conceptualisations adds to our understanding of regulatory learning in healthcare settings. Building on these insights, we furthermore suggest ways forward for research and educational practice.
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- Derk Bransen
- School of Health Professions Education (SHE)Maastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Educational Development and ResearchFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life ScienceMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Facultad de Psicología y EducaciónUniversidad de DeustoBilbaoEspaña
- IKERBASQUEBasque Foundation for ScienceBilbaoSpain
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- Department of Educational Development and ResearchFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life ScienceMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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Ogden K, Kilpatrick S, Elmer S, Rooney K. Attributes and generic competencies required of doctors: findings from a participatory concept mapping study. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:560. [PMID: 34098942 PMCID: PMC8186188 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06519-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Medical education should ensure graduates are equipped for practice in modern health-care systems. Practicing effectively in complex health-care systems requires contemporary attributes and competencies, complementing core clinical competencies. These need to be made overt and opportunities to develop and practice them provided. This study explicates these attributes and generic competencies using Group Concept Mapping, aiming to inform pre-vocational medical education curriculum development. METHODS Group Concept Mapping is a mixed methods consensus building methodology whereby ideas are generated using qualitative techniques, sorted and grouped using hierarchical cluster analysis, and rated to provide further quantitative confirmation of value. Health service providers from varied disciplines (including medicine, nursing, allied health), health profession educators, health managers, and service users contributed to the conceptual model's development. They responded to the prompt 'An attribute or non-clinical competency required of doctors for effective practice in modern health-care systems is...' and grouped the synthesized responses according to similarity. Data were subjected to hierarchical cluster analysis. Junior doctors rated competencies according to importance to their practice and preparedness at graduation. RESULTS Sixty-seven contributors generated 338 responses which were synthesised into 60 statements. Hierarchical cluster analysis resulted in a conceptual map of seven clusters representing: value-led professionalism; attributes for self-awareness and reflective practice; cognitive capability; active engagement; communication to build and manage relationships; patient-centredness and advocacy; and systems awareness, thinking and contribution. Logic model transformation identified three overarching meta-competencies: leadership and systems thinking; learning and cognitive processes; and interpersonal capability. Ratings indicated that junior doctors believe system-related competencies are less important than other competencies, and they feel less prepared to carry them out. CONCLUSION The domains that have been identified highlight the competencies necessary for effective practice for those who work within and use health-care systems. Three overarching domains relate to leadership in systems, learning, and interpersonal competencies. The model is a useful adjunct to broader competencies frameworks because of the focus on generic competencies that are crucial in modern complex adaptive health-care systems. Explicating these will allow future investigation into those that are currently well achieved, and those which are lacking, in differing contexts.
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- Kathryn Ogden
- Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked bag 1377, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia.
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- School of Education, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Education, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Centre for Global Health and Equity, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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- Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked bag 1377, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
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Chaou CH, Yu SR, Chang YC, Ma SD, Tseng HM, Hsieh MJ, Fang JT. The evolution of medical students' preparedness for clinical practice during the transition of graduation: a longitudinal study from the undergraduate to postgraduate periods. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:260. [PMID: 33957907 PMCID: PMC8101179 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02679-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Graduating from medical school and beginning independent practice appears to be a major transition for medical students across the world. It is often reported that medical graduates are underprepared for independent practice. Most previous studies on undergraduates' preparedness are cross-sectional. This study aimed to characterize the development and trend of medical students' preparedness and its association with other objective and subjective indicators from the undergraduate to postgraduate periods. METHODS This was a prospective cohort study. The participants were recruited and followed from two years before graduation to the postgraduate period. The preparedness for independent practice, professional identity, and teamwork experience were biannually measured using previously validated questionnaires. The participants' basic demographic information, clinical learning marks from the last two years, and national board exam scores were also collected. RESULTS A total of 85 participants completed 403 measurements in the 5 sequential surveys. The mean age at recruitment was 23.6, and 58 % of participants were male. The overall total preparedness score gradually increased from 157.3 (SD=21.2) at the first measurement to 175.5 (SD=25.6) at the fifth measurement. The serial individual preparedness scores revealed both temporal differences within the same learner and individual differences across learners. Despite the variations, a clear, steady increase in the overall average score was observed. Participants were least prepared in the domain of patient management at first, but the score increased in the subsequent measurements. The participants with better final preparedness had better professional identity (p<0.01), better teamwork experience (p < 0.01), and higher average clinical rotation marks (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The preparedness for practice of medical students from the undergraduate to postgraduate periods is associated with their professional identity, teamwork experience, and objective clinical rotation endpoint. Although preparedness generally increases over time, educators must understand that there are temporal fluctuations and individual differences in learners' preparedness.
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- Chung-Hsien Chaou
- Chang-Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Chang-Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Chang-Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Chang-Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Health Care Management, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Chang-Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Ryan AT, Wilkinson TJ. Rethinking Assessment Design: Evidence-Informed Strategies to Boost Educational Impact in the Anatomical Sciences. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2021; 14:361-367. [PMID: 33752261 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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University assessment is in the midst of transformation. Assessments are no longer designed solely to determine that students can remember and regurgitate lecture content, nor in order to rank students to aid with some future selection process. Instead, assessments are expected to drive, support, and enhance learning and to contribute to student self-assessment and development of skills and attributes for a lifetime of learning. While traditional purposes of certifying achievement and determining readiness to progress remain important, these new expectations for assessment can create tensions in assessment design, selection, and deployment. With the recognition of these tensions, three contemporary approaches to assessment in medical education are described. These approaches include careful consideration of the educational impact of assessment-before, during (test or recall enhanced learning) and after assessments; development of student (and staff) assessment literacy; and planning of cohesive systems of assessment (with a range of assessment tools) designed to assess the various competencies demanded of future graduates. These approaches purposefully straddle the cross purposes of assessment in modern health professions education. The implications of these models are explored within the context of medical education and then linked with contemporary work in the anatomical sciences in order to highlight current synergies and potential future innovations when using evidence-informed strategies to boost the educational impact of assessments.
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- Anna T Ryan
- Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Education Unit, Otago Medical School, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Snook AG, Schram AB, Jones BD. Faculty's attitudes and perceptions related to applying motivational principles to their teaching: a mixed methods study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 21:188. [PMID: 33781256 PMCID: PMC8008516 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02599-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is uncommon for faculty development professionals to assess faculty attitudes towards their teaching responsibilities and their perceived obstacles to teaching effectiveness. The purposes of this study were (a) to document faculty attitudes and practices related to applying motivation principles, and (b) to identify the perceived contextual factors that may shape these attitudes and practices. METHODS A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used. Faculty members (n = 272; 32% response rate) were surveyed about their responsibility for and application of the five motivational principles that are part of the MUSIC Model of Motivation: eMpowerment, Usefulness, Success, Interest, and Caring. Repeated measures ANOVAs and Student's t-tests were computed to detect differences. Subsequently, two focus groups of faculty members (n = 11) interpreted the survey results. We conducted a thematic analysis and used the focus group results to explain the survey results. RESULTS Faculty rated their responsibilities for applying principles related to Usefulness, Interest, and Caring significantly higher than they did for Success and eMpowerment. Most faculty also reported that they actually applied Usefulness, Interest, and Caring strategies within the past year, whereas over half of the faculty applied Success strategies and about a third of faculty applied eMpowerment strategies. Focus group participants identified factors that affected their ability to apply eMpowerment strategies, (e.g., offering choices), including students lacking generic skills (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving), a lack of confidence in their abilities to implement empowering strategies and meet the needs of students, passive students, and large lecture-type courses. Focus group participants cited obstacles to implementing Success strategies (e.g., providing feedback), including difficulty in providing feedback in large courses, lacking time and assistant teachers, limited knowledge of technologies, and lacking skills related to guiding effective student peer feedback. CONCLUSIONS Faculty appear adequately prepared to implement some types of motivational strategies, but not others, in part due to contextual factors that can influence their attitudes and, ultimately, their application of these strategies. We discuss how these factors affect attitudes and application of motivational strategies and formulate suggestions based on the results.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, 101, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- School of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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Ali S, Tabassum A, Hashmi MSS, Huda N. A study skills course for First-Year Medical Students: Experience of a Private Medical School in Pakistan. Pak J Med Sci 2020; 37:65-70. [PMID: 33437252 PMCID: PMC7794140 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.1.2772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives: To share the experience of study skill module development and implementation for first year MBBS students at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College (LNH&MC). To compare the change in students’ self- assessment of their knowledge of study skills before and after the course. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted from November 2019 to April 2020. A structured study skills course was offered to 100 first year MBBS students of Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi. Steps involved in the development included identification of outcomes, instructional objectives, content and instructional strategies. Students were given two questionnaires. In the first questionnaire, students rated their interest in implementing the learning techniques learnt. In the second questionnaire, students rated their level of knowledge of effective study skills before and after the course. Analysis included computing percentages for students’ preferred study skill technique. Change in knowledge was assessed by comparing retrospective pre-post self-rating using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test (two-tailed). Results: Analysis of survey forms showed that more than 50% of the students were willing to implement active listening techniques, metacognitive note taking and writing reflections in their future study practice.There was also a statistically significant change in students’ self-rating of their knowledge about study skills (pre-test median 3, post-test median 4, p0.00). Conclusion: This study provides an insight of structured study skills course development and implementation in early medical college studies that could help them in combating academic stress. In addition, students’ response about their preferred technique and their feedback comparison concluded their positive attitude towards the course.
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- Sobia Ali
- Dr. Sobia Ali, MHPE. Department of Health Professions Education, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Afifa Tabassum, MHPE. Department of Health Professions Education, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Muhammad Suleman Sadiq Hashmi, MHPE. Department of Health Professions Education, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Prof. Nighat Huda, MSED. Department of Health Professions Education, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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How Can Flipped Classroom Approach Support the Development of University Students’ Working Life Skills?—University Teachers’ Viewpoint. EDUCATION SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/educsci10120366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Higher education students need both generic skills and field-specific knowledge in order to cope with the diverse demands of working life. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the development of university students’ working life skills and of how these skills can be developed in learning environments utilizing the flipped classroom approach. The focus was on the experiences and thoughts of higher education teachers concerning which learning environment features support the development of working life skills. Altogether, 22 higher education teachers from a Finnish university were interviewed with semistructured interviews, and the data was subjected to content analysis. The results indicated that teachers identified several generic and field-specific working life skills, the most important of which were collaboration, communication, information literacy, and skills related to career and responsibilities. The flipped classroom appeared to support students’ active role and facilitate versatile ways of learning. Especially, cooperative and active learning were identified to be the key means to support the development of students’ working life skills in flipped classroom environments. Facilitating students’ opportunities to develop their working life skills can be seen as an integral part of flipped classroom environments in many ways. However, it is important that the opportunities are actively promoted, and conceptual and practical tools are provided for the student through university studies.
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Torda AJ, Velan G, Perkovic V. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education. Med J Aust 2020; 213:334-334.e1. [PMID: 32893343 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.50762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Blood AD, Farnan JM, Fitz-William W. Curriculum Changes and Trends 2010-2020: A Focused National Review Using the AAMC Curriculum Inventory and the LCME Annual Medical School Questionnaire Part II. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2020; 95:S5-S14. [PMID: 33626633 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000003484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Medical school curricula have evolved from 2010 to 2020. Numerous pressures and influences affect medical school curricula, including those from external sources, academic medical institutions, clinical teaching faculty, and undergraduate medical students. Using data from the AAMC Curriculum Inventory and the LCME Annual Medical School Questionnaire Part II, the nature of curriculum change is illuminated. Most medical schools are undertaking curriculum change, both in small cycles of continuous quality improvement and through significant change to curricular structure and content. Four topic areas are explored: cost consciousness, guns and firearms, nutrition, and opioids and addiction medicine. The authors examine how these topic areas are taught and assessed, where in the curriculum they are located, and how much time is dedicated to them in relation to the curriculum as a whole. When examining instructional methods overall, notable findings include (1) the decrease of lecture, although lecture remains the most used instructional method, (2) the increase of collaborative instructional methods, (3) the decrease of laboratory, and (4) the prevalence of clinical instructional methods in academic levels 3 and 4. Regarding assessment methods overall, notable findings include (1) the recent change of the USMLE Step 1 examination to a pass/fail reporting system, (2) a modest increase in narrative assessment, (3) the decline of practical labs, and (4) the predominance of institutionally developed written/computer-based examinations and participation. Among instructional and assessment methods, the most used methods tend to cluster by academic level. It is critical that faculty development evolves alongside curricula. Continued diversity in the use of instructional and assessment methods is necessary to adequately prepare tomorrow's physicians. Future research into the life cycle of a curriculum, as well optional curriculum content, is warranted.
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MESH Headings
- Academic Medical Centers/organization & administration
- Addiction Medicine/education
- Addiction Medicine/statistics & numerical data
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Canada/epidemiology
- Costs and Cost Analysis/economics
- Curriculum/trends
- Education, Medical, Undergraduate/methods
- Education, Medical, Undergraduate/trends
- Educational Measurement/methods
- Faculty, Medical/standards
- Firearms
- History, 21st Century
- Humans
- Nutritional Sciences/education
- Nutritional Sciences/statistics & numerical data
- Schools, Medical/history
- Schools, Medical/trends
- Students, Medical/statistics & numerical data
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- United States/epidemiology
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- Angela D Blood
- A.D. Blood is director of curricular resources, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC
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- J.M. Farnan is professor of medicine and associate dean, evaluation and continuous quality improvement, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- W. Fitz-William is senior data specialist, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC
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Versteeg M, van Loon MH, Wijnen-Meijer M, Steendijk P. Refuting misconceptions in medical physiology. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 20:250. [PMID: 32758215 PMCID: PMC7409498 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02166-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND In medical physiology, educators and students face a serious challenge termed misconceptions. Misconceptions are incorrect ideas that do not match current scientific views. Accordingly, they have shown to hamper teaching and learning of physiological concepts. Conceptual Change Theory forms the basis of new teaching and learning practices that may alleviate misconceptions and facilitate critical thinking skills that are essential in becoming knowledgeable, self-regulated health professionals. In this study, we examined if such an intervention named refutation texts, could enhance medical students' cognition and metacognition. METHODS First-year medical students (N = 161) performed a pre-test and post-test on cardiovascular physiology concepts, including a self-perceived confidence rating. In between, students read either a standard text with an explanation of the correct answer, or a refutation text which additionally refuted related misconceptions. RESULTS In both groups, average performance scores (refutation: + 22.5%, standard: + 22.8%) and overall confidence ratings (refutation: Δ0.42 out of 5, standard: Δ0.35 out of 5) increased significantly (all p < .001), but a significant effect of the specific refutation element was not found. Initially incorrect answers were corrected less frequently in cases of high confidence (35.8%) than low confidence (61.4%). CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that refutation texts significantly increased students' knowledge, however, the refutation element did not have a significant additional effect. Furthermore, high confidence in incorrect answers negatively affected the likelihood of correction. These findings provide implications for teaching practices on concept learning, by showing that educators should take into account the key role of metacognition, and the nature of misconceptions.
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- M Versteeg
- Center for Innovation in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Developmental Psychology and Swiss Graduate School for Cognition, Learning and Memory, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine, TUM Medical Education Center, Munich, Germany
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- Center for Innovation in Medical Education, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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van der Gulden R, Heeneman S, Kramer AWM, Laan RFJM, Scherpbier-de Haan ND, Thoonen BPA. How is self-regulated learning documented in e-portfolios of trainees? A content analysis. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 20:205. [PMID: 32591021 PMCID: PMC7318487 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02114-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is assumed that portfolios contribute to self-regulated learning (SRL). Presence of these SRL processes within the documentation kept in portfolios is presupposed in common educational practices, such as the assessment of reflective entries. However, questions can be asked considering the presence of SRL within portfolios. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the documentation of SRL processes within the electronic (e)-portfolio content of medical trainees. SRL consists of numerous processes, for this study the focus was on self-assessment via reflection and feedback, goal-setting and planning, and monitoring, as these are the processes that health professions education research mentions to be supported by portfolios. METHODS A database containing 1022 anonymous e-portfolios from General Practitioner trainees was used to provide descriptive statistics of the various available e-portfolio forms. This was followed by a quantitative content analysis of 90 e-portfolios, for which, a codebook was constructed to rate the documentation of the included SRL processes. RESULTS The numbers of forms in the e-portfolios varied to a great extent. Content analysis showed a limited documentation of reflective entries, and available entries mainly described events and experiences without explanations and context. Feedback was generally limited to comments on what went well and lacked specificity, context and suggestions for future action. Learning goals and plans were short of specificity, but did contain challenging topics and different goals were compatible with each other. 75% of the e-portfolios showed (limited) signs of monitoring. CONCLUSIONS The e-portfolio content showed limited documentation of SRL processes. As documentation of SRL requires time and asks for a high level of introspection and writing skills, one cannot expect documentation of SRL processes to appear in e-portfolio content without efforts.
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- R van der Gulden
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Health Professions Education, School of Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Radboudumc Health Academy, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Winthrop ZA. Changing of the Guards: The Pearls and Perils of Shifting Expectations in Residency Training. J Grad Med Educ 2020; 12:131-134. [PMID: 32322340 PMCID: PMC7161328 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-19-00536.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Naidu C, Reid S, Burch V. Development of a CanMEDS-based instrument for evaluating medical students' perceptions of the key competencies of a socially accountable healthcare practitioner. PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 9:98-106. [PMID: 32034725 PMCID: PMC7138770 DOI: 10.1007/s40037-020-00564-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Numerous frameworks and tools have been developed to assist medical schools striving to achieve their social accountability mandate. The purpose of this study was to design an instrument to evaluate medical students' perceptions of the key competencies of a 'socially accountable' healthcare practitioner using widely accepted frameworks which contain clear measurable outcomes. METHODS The instrument was designed in three phases: selection of a competency-based framework, development of items, and validation of the instrument through exploratory factor analysis. Medical students in the 6‑year medical degree program at the University of Cape Town, South Africa were invited to participate in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed using Stata/SE version 13.1. RESULTS Of 619 students invited to participate in the study, 484 (78%) responded. The CanMEDS framework was selected for designing the instrument, which comprised 35 statements reflecting five competencies for each CanMEDS role. Exploratory factor analysis of the student responses yielded a 28-item instrument. There was a significant difference in overall Perceptions of Social Accountability Instrument (PSAI) scores between men and women (p = 0.002) but no significant difference between the overall PSAI scores for students in the respective years of study. DISCUSSION This study describes the design of an instrument to evaluate medical students' perceptions of the essential competencies of socially accountable healthcare practitioners. Used longitudinally, the data may provide evidence of the successes of our programs and identify areas where further improvements are required.
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- Claudia Naidu
- Primary Health Care Directorate, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Primary Health Care Directorate, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Brouwer E, Driessen E, Mamat NH, Nadarajah VD, Somodi K, Frambach J. Educating universal professionals or global physicians? A multi-centre study of international medical programmes design. MEDICAL TEACHER 2020; 42:221-227. [PMID: 31630598 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2019.1676885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Introduction: Medical schools increasingly offer curricula that specifically aim to prepare students for an international medical career. This is challenging as well as controversial: curriculum designers must balance specific local healthcare requirements with global health competencies doctors need in our globalised world. By investigating how international medical programme designers experience this balancing act, this study aims to contribute insights to the debate on local versus global medical education.Methods: We conducted a multi-centre instrumental case study across three universities with international medical programmes in three countries. The study involved 26 semi-structured interviews with key curriculum designers recruited through purposive sampling. Additionally, we performed a curriculum document analysis. Data were thematically analysed within a multidisciplinary team.Results: Participants described two profiles of international medical programme graduates: 'a global physician', equipped with specific competencies for international practice, and 'a universal professional', an overall high-level graduate fit for future practice anywhere. These perspectives presented different curriculum design challenges.Conclusions: International medical programmes teach us how we can rethink graduate profiles in a globalising world. Yet, educational standardisation poses risks and securing equity in global health education is challenging, as is preparing students to be adaptable to the requirements of a rapidly changing future local healthcare context.
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- Emmaline Brouwer
- Department of Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Dean's Office, University of Pécs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Choi-Lundberg DL, Al-Aubaidy HA, Burgess JR, Clifford CA, Cuellar WA, Errey JA, Harper AJ, Malley RC, Ross RM, Williams AMM, Hays R. Minimal effects of reduced teaching hours on undergraduate medical student learning outcomes and course evaluations. MEDICAL TEACHER 2020; 42:58-65. [PMID: 31437065 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2019.1652258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Introduction: Various pressures exist for curricular change, including economic forces, burgeoning knowledge, broadening learning outcomes, and improving quality and outcomes of learning experiences. In an Australian 5-year undergraduate medical course, staff were asked to reduce teaching hours by 20% to alleviate perceived overcrowded preclinical curriculum, achieve operating efficiencies and liberate time for students' self-directed learning.Methods: A case study design with mixed methods was used to evaluate outcomes.Results: Teaching hours were reduced by 198 hours (14%) overall, lectures by 153 hours (19%) and other learning activities by 45 hours (7%). Summative assessment scores did not change significantly after the reductions: 0.4% increase, 1.5% decrease and 1.7% increase in Years 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The percentage of students successfully completing their academic year did not change significantly: 94.4% before and 93.3% after the reductions. Student evaluations from eVALUate surveys changed little, except workload was perceived to be more reasonable.Conclusions: Teaching hours, particularly lectures, can be moderately reduced with little impact on student learning outcomes or satisfaction with an undergraduate medical course.
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- Derek L Choi-Lundberg
- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
- School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Student Learning, Retention and Success, Academic Division, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
- Division of Paramedicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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Pillay JD, Ally F, Govender N. Exploring opportunities for embedding graduate attributes in a first-year undergraduate anatomy course for allied health students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:329. [PMID: 31481047 PMCID: PMC6724245 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1777-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a growing discontent within the health care industry regarding the state of preparedness of graduates to adequately function in a dynamic work environment. It is therefore required of higher education institutions to equip graduates with skills beyond disciplinary expertise, which would allow them to function optimally in work environments. This study presents a team dissection project that incorporates graduate attributes in an undergraduate first-year anatomy course for the medical orthotics and prosthetics program. METHOD Focus group interviews with students (n = 23) were used to demonstrate the achievement of graduate attributes by aligning student perceptions of the dissection project with graduate attributes and indicators thereof. RESULTS Students were positive about the effectiveness of the dissection project in enforcing anatomical knowledge; ensuring active engagement with human material; enhancing communication skills and teamwork; and increasing sensitivity towards cultural diversity. These views related largely to those graduate attributes which engage students towards becoming active and reflective learners; creative thinkers; independent and collaborative workers; effective communicators; and culturally and socially aware citizens. Areas of dissatisfaction included challenges with the use of technology for the video preparation; repetition of presentations and large dissection teams. CONCLUSION There is an emerging view that graduate attributes be integrated as early as possible into program curricula so as to become intrinsic in a student's academic and professional development. Through the expansion of a dissection project forming part of a subject taught very early on in a program's curriculum, the integration of graduate attributes and discipline-specific competencies are highlighted.
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- Julian David Pillay
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000 Republic of South Africa
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000 Republic of South Africa
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000 Republic of South Africa
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Whitehurst KE, Carraway M, Riddick A, Basnight LL, Garrison HG. Making the Learning Continuum a Reality: The Critical Role of a Graduate Medical Education-Continuing Medical Education Partnership. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2019; 39:279-284. [PMID: 31652172 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A true continuum of learning in physician education, envisioned as the seamless integration of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education that results in lifelong learning, has yet to be realized. Rapid clinical change, evolving systems of health care, and a shift to competency-based training make the continuum and lifelong learning even more critical. Because they function independently, the efforts of Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) have fallen short of the integrated ideal. The complementary threads of accreditation requirements, expertise, resources, and scholarly activities provide an opportunity for GME and CME to operate in a more integrated and coordinated fashion. Our local GME-CME partnership model demonstrates that these complimentary threads can be tied together to effectively facilitate lifelong learning and promote an integrated learning continuum.
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- Kelley E Whitehurst
- Ms. Whitehurst: Program Manager, Medical Affairs and GME Education, Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Ms. Carraway: Director, Continuing Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Education, Eastern Area Health Education Center, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. Ms. Riddick: Director, GME, and Medical Staff Support, Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Dr. Basnight: Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Executive Director, Eastern Area Health Education Center, Greenville, NC. Dr. Garrison: Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Professor of Emergency Medicine, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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Hauer KE, Iverson N, Quach A, Yuan P, Kaner S, Boscardin C. Fostering medical students' lifelong learning skills with a dashboard, coaching and learning planning. PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 7:311-317. [PMID: 30187391 PMCID: PMC6191394 DOI: 10.1007/s40037-018-0449-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To develop lifelong learning skills, students need feedback, access to performance data, and coaching. A new medical curriculum incorporated infrastructural supports based on self-regulated learning theory and the Master Adaptive Learner framework to engage students in reflection and learning planning. This study examines students' experience with a performance dashboard, longitudinal coaching, and structured time for goal-setting. METHODS Focus groups with first-year medical students explored performance dashboard usage, coaching and learning planning. We analyzed findings using thematic analysis. Results informed development of a 29-item survey rated strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5) to investigate experience with the dashboard, coaching and learning goals program. The survey was distributed to one first-year medical student class. We performed descriptive statistics and factor analysis. RESULTS In three focus groups with 21 participants, students endorsed using the dashboard to access performance information but had trouble interpreting and integrating information. They valued coaches as sources of advice but varied in their perceptions of the value of discussing learning planning. Of 152 students, 114 (75%) completed the survey. Exploratory factor analysis yielded 5 factors explaining 57% of the variance: learning goals development (α = 0.88; mean 3.25 (standard deviation 0.91)), dashboard usage (α = 0.82; 3.36 (0.64)), coaching (α = 0.71; 3.72 (0.64)), employment of learning strategies (α = 0.81; 3.67 (0.79)), and reflection (α = 0.63; 3.68 (0.64)). DISCUSSION The student performance dashboard provides efficient feedback access, yet students' use of this information to guide learning is variable. These results can inform other programs seeking to foster lifelong learning skills.
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- University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Gostelow N, Barber J, Gishen F, Berlin A. Flipping social determinants on its head: Medical student perspectives on the flipped classroom and simulated patients to teach social determinants of health. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:728-735. [PMID: 29457923 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1436757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inequalities in healthcare are increasing. Engaging medical students to tackle this urgent challenge alongside clinical sciences can be demanding. This study examines medical student perceptions of a flipped approach to health inequalities co-designed by faculty and sixth-year students. INNOVATION A flipped learning session was piloted for year 4 medical students combining an online lesson followed by a tutorial with a simulated patient. METHODS A mixed-methods approach collected questionnaire data using 4-point Likert scales and free text answers. A semi-structured group interview was conducted with six voluntary participants. RESULTS Two hundred and eighty-nine students completed questionnaires. 85% (n = 246) completed the online lesson. Students agreed the session helped their understanding of key concepts (mean 3.2), was improved by having an actor (mean = 3.6), and was enjoyable (mean = 3.2). Thematic analysis of qualitative questionnaire and interview data revealed three themes: engagement; structure; and attitudes towards social determinants of health. The simulation increased clinical relevance and students gained understanding of the impact of health inequalities upon individuals. CONCLUSIONS This paper indicates flipped learning can increase clinical relevance and engagement in population health and person-centered care. Further work could assess changes in practice and attitudes of future doctors in tackling such global health challenges.
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- a Medical School , University College London Medical School , London , UK
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- b Department of Primary Care and Population Health , University College London , London , UK
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- c University College London Medical School , London , UK
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- c University College London Medical School , London , UK
- d Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry , Queen Mary's University , London , UK
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Coelho C, Pooler J, Lloyd H. Using patients as educators for communication skills: Exploring dental students' and patients' views. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2018; 22:e291-e299. [PMID: 28714531 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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TITLE A qualitative study to explore the issues for patients and students when giving feedback on the communication of dental students. OBJECTIVES The Department of Health and National Institute for Health Research are committed to involving patients in improving clinical education, research and service delivery. Yet, there is a limited body of evidence on the perceptions of patients when asked to be involved in this way, and specifically when asked to provide feedback on the communication skills of dental students. This study seeks to address this gap and heighten the understanding of the issues faced by patients when asked to be involved in clinical education. METHODS Data were collected using focus groups with dental students (n=10) and patients (n=8) being treated by these students. Both groups were asked about their thoughts, feelings and beliefs about patients being asked to provide feedback on the communication skills of dental students. Data analysis involved inductive thematic analysis of transcribed audio recordings. RESULTS Four themes emerged from the data: "legitimacy," "co-educators," "maintaining the equilibrium of the patient-student relationship" and the "timing of patient feedback." Support for involving patients in giving feedback on students' communication skills was established, with patients considering they were best placed to comment on the communication skills of dental students. Patients and students do not want to provide feedback alone and want support to assist them, especially if feedback was negative. Issues of anonymity, confidentiality and ownership of the feedback process were worrisome, and the positioning of patient feedback in the programme was seen as critical. CONCLUSIONS Patients and students are willing to engage in patient feedback on students' communication skills, and with support and training, the concerns around this are not insurmountable and the benefits could potentially profit both groups. These findings have resonance with other healthcare educators when using patients as educators in the development of communication skills.
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- C Coelho
- Clinical Dental Education, Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry, Plymouth, UK
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- Clinical Psychology, Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Cardoso CGLDV, Costa NMDSC. Factors connected with professional satisfaction and dissatisfaction among nutrition teacher. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2018; 21:2357-64. [PMID: 27557009 DOI: 10.1590/1413-8123201521803862016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Teacher satisfaction can be reflected in the success of higher education institutions to provide meaningful learning to their students. This study analyzed the professional satisfaction of nutrition teachers at a federal institution of higher education by identifying the factors that generated satisfaction and dissatisfaction for them and also the feelings that they envisioned for themselves at the end of their careers. This is a descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach. A questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were performed. The results showed that 72.7% of the teachers were satisfied with their profession. In relation to satisfaction were considered: the fulfillment of a vocation; research and extension activities; the development and recognition of students and society; learning; autonomy; flexibility; and relationships with students. In relation to dissatisfaction were considered: overloading due to work, administration, bureaucratic duties and assistance; lack of interest and respect from students; relationships with colleagues and managers; devaluation in the role of teaching; large classes and poor physical infrastructure. The respondents expressed a positive attitude and had no desire to leave their profession. Further studies are required regarding factors leading to satisfaction and dissatisfaction for teachers, in order to contribute to their productivity and well-being.
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Berkhout JJ, Helmich E, Teunissen PW, van der Vleuten CPM, Jaarsma ADC. Context matters when striving to promote active and lifelong learning in medical education. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 52:34-44. [PMID: 28984375 DOI: 10.1111/medu.13463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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UNLABELLED WHERE DO WE STAND NOW?: In the 30 years that have passed since The Edinburgh Declaration on Medical Education, we have made tremendous progress in research on fostering 'self-directed and independent study' as propagated in this declaration, of which one prime example is research carried out on problem-based learning. However, a large portion of medical education happens outside of classrooms, in authentic clinical contexts. Therefore, this article discusses recent developments in research regarding fostering active learning in clinical contexts. SELF-REGULATED, LIFELONG LEARNING IN MEDICAL EDUCATION Clinical contexts are much more complex and flexible than classrooms, and therefore require a modified approach when fostering active learning. Recent efforts have been increasingly focused on understanding the more complex subject of supporting active learning in clinical contexts. One way of doing this is by using theory regarding self-regulated learning (SRL), as well as situated learning, workplace affordances, self-determination theory and achievement goal theory. Combining these different perspectives provides a holistic view of active learning in clinical contexts. ENTRY TO PRACTICE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Research on SRL in clinical contexts has mostly focused on the undergraduate setting, showing that active learning in clinical contexts requires not only proficiency in metacognition and SRL, but also in reactive, opportunistic learning. These studies have also made us aware of the large influence one's social environment has on SRL, the importance of professional relationships for learners, and the role of identity development in learning in clinical contexts. Additionally, research regarding postgraduate lifelong learning also highlights the importance of learners interacting about learning in clinical contexts, as well as the difficulties that clinical contexts may pose for lifelong learning. However, stimulating self-regulated learning in undergraduate medical education may also make postgraduate lifelong learning easier for learners in clinical contexts.
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- Joris J Berkhout
- Center for Evidence-Based Education, Academic Medical Center (AMC-UvA), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Medical Education, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, VU University Medical Center, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Medical Education, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Gummery E, Cobb KA, Mossop LH, Cobb MA. Student Perceptions of Veterinary Anatomy Practical Classes: A Longitudinal Study. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 45:163-176. [PMID: 29767571 DOI: 10.3138/jvme.0816-132r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Using cadaveric material to teach veterinary students poses many challenges. However, little research exists on the contribution of this traditional approach to student learning. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate student perceptions of cadaver-based anatomy classes in a vertically integrated veterinary curriculum at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Likert-scale statements and free-text boxes were used in a questionnaire distributed to second-year veterinary students (response rate 59%, 61/103). The same questionnaire was subsequently distributed to the same cohort 2 years later, in the students' fourth year of study (response rate 68%, 67/98). Students agreed that cadaver-based activities aid their learning, and they particularly value opportunities to develop practical skills while learning anatomy. There are few changes in perception as undergraduates progress to clinical years of teaching. Students perceive anatomy to be important, and feel that their learning has prepared them for clinical placements. This study emphasizes the importance of using cadaveric materials effectively in anatomy teaching and, in particular, using clinical skills training to enhance the anatomy curriculum.
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- Erica Gummery
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD UK.
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD UK.
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD UK.
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- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD UK.
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Medical leaders or masters?-A systematic review of medical leadership in hospital settings. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0184522. [PMID: 28910335 PMCID: PMC5598981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Medical leadership is increasingly considered as crucial for improving the quality of care and the sustainability of healthcare. However, conceptual clarity is lacking in the literature and in practice. Therefore, a systematic review of the scientific literature was conducted to reveal the different conceptualizations of medical leadership in terms of definitions, roles and activities, and personal-and context-specific features. Eight databases were systematically searched for eligible studies, including empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals that included physicians carrying out a manager or leadership role in a hospital setting. Finally, 34 articles were included and their findings were synthesized and analyzed narratively. Medical leadership is conceptualized in literature either as physicians with formal managerial roles or physicians who act as informal 'leaders' in daily practices. In both forms, medical leaders must carry out general management and leadership activities and acts to balance between management and medicine, because these physicians must accomplish both organizational and medical staff objectives. To perform effectively, credibility among medical peers appeared to be the most important factor, followed by a scattered list of fields of knowledge, skills and attitudes. Competing logics, role ambiguity and a lack of time and support were perceived as barriers. However, the extent to which physicians must master all elicited features, remains ambiguous. Furthermore, the extent to which medical leadership entails a shift or a reallocation of tasks that are at the core of medical professional work remains unclear. Future studies should implement stronger research designs in which more theory is used to study the effect of medical leadership on professional work, medical staff governance, and subsequently, the quality and efficiency of care.
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Ryan A, McColl GJ, O'Brien R, Chiavaroli N, Judd T, Finch S, Swanson D. Tensions in post-examination feedback: information for learning versus potential for harm. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2017; 51:963-973. [PMID: 28833428 DOI: 10.1111/medu.13366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Self-regulation is recognised as being a requisite skill for professional practice This study is part of a programme of research designed to explore efficient methods of feedback that improve medical students' ability to self-regulate their learning. Our aim was to clarify how students respond to different forms and content of written feedback and to explore the impact on study behaviour and knowledge acquisition. METHODS Year 2 students in a 4-year graduate entry medical programme completing four formative progress tests during the academic year were randomised into three groups receiving different feedback reports. All reports included proportion correct overall and by clinical rotation. One group received feedback reports including lists of clinical presentations relating to questions answered correctly and incorrectly; another group received reports containing this same information in combination with response certitude. The final group received reports involving normative comparisons. Baseline progress test performance quartile groupings (a proxy for academic ability) were determined by results on the first progress test. A mixed-method approach with triangulation of research findings was used to interpret results. Outcomes of interest included progress test scores, summative examination results and measures derived from study diaries, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. RESULTS Of the three types of feedback provided in this experiment, feedback containing normative comparisons resulted in inferior test performance for students in the lowest performance quartile group. This type of feedback appeared to stimulate general rather than examination-focused study. CONCLUSIONS Medical students are often considered relatively homogenous and high achieving, yet the results of this study suggest caution when providing them with normative feedback indicating poorer performance relative to their peers. There is much need for further work to explore efficient methods of providing written feedback that improves medical students' ability to self-regulate their learning, particularly when giving feedback to those students who have the most room for improvement.
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- Anna Ryan
- Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Statistical Consulting Centre, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- American Board of Medical Specialities, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Sockalingam S, Soklaridis S, Yufe S, Rawkins S, Harris I, Tekian A, Silver I, Wiljer D. Incorporating Lifelong Learning From Residency to Practice: A Qualitative Study Exploring Psychiatry Learners' Needs and Motivations. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2017; 37:90-97. [PMID: 28562497 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There has been an increased focus on lifelong learning (LLL) as a core competency to develop master learners in medical education across the learner continuum. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of psychiatry residents and faculty about LLL implementation, motivation, and training needs. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted in a large, urban, multisite psychiatry training program as part of a larger mixed methods study of LLL in psychiatry education. Using a purposive sampling approach, psychiatry residents were recruited to participate in focus groups; early career psychiatrists and psychiatry educators were recruited to participate in semistructured interviews. Content analysis of interviews and focus groups was done using the iterative, inductive method of constant comparative analysis. RESULTS Of the 34 individuals participating in the study, 23 were residents, six were psychiatry educators, and five were early career psychiatrists. Three predominant themes were identified in participants' transcripts related to (1) the need for LLL training in residency training; (2) the implementation of LLL in residency training and practice; and (3) the spectrum of motivation for LLL from residency training into practice. DISCUSSION This study identified the lack of preparation for LLL in residency training and the impact of this gap for psychiatrists transitioning into practice. All participants described the importance of integrating LLL training within clinical rotations and the importance of grounding LLL within the clinical workplace early in residency training to support the delivery of effective, high-quality patient care.
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- Sanjeev Sockalingam
- Dr. Sockalingam: Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network, and Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Dr. Soklaridis: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Ms. Yufe: MA Candidate, Department of Psychology, York University. Dr. Rawkins: Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Dr. Harris: Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Tekian: Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Silver: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Dr. Wiljer: University Health Network, Department of Psychiatry and Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto
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Tsang A, Harris DM. Faculty and second-year medical student perceptions of active learning in an integrated curriculum. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2016; 40:446-453. [PMID: 27697958 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00079.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Patients expect physicians to be lifelong learners who are able to interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests, and most medical schools list the development of lifelong learning in their program objectives. However, lecture is the most often utilized form of teaching in the first two years and is considered passive learning. The current generation of medical students has many characteristics that should support active learning pedagogies. The purpose of this study was to analyze student and faculty perceptions of active learning in an integrated medical curriculum at the second-year mark, where students have been exposed to multiple educational pedagogies. The first hypothesis of the study was that faculty would favor active learning methods. The second hypothesis was that Millennial medical students would favor active learning due to their characteristics. Primary faculty for years 1 and 2 and second-year medical students were recruited for an e-mail survey consisting of 12 questions about active learning and lecture. Students perceived that lecture and passive pedagogies were more effective for learning, whereas faculty felt active and collaborative learning was more effective. Students believed that more content should be covered by lecture than faculty. There were also significant differences in perceptions of what makes a good teacher. Students and faculty both felt that lack of time in the curriculum and preparation time were barriers for faculty. The data suggest that students are not familiar with the process of learning and that more time may be needed to help students develop lifelong learning skills.
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- Alexander Tsang
- Department of Medical Education, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida
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Voogt JJ, van Rensen ELJ, van der Schaaf MF, Noordegraaf M, Schneider MM. Building bridges: engaging medical residents in quality improvement and medical leadership. Int J Qual Health Care 2016; 28:665-674. [PMID: 27591267 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzw091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective To develop an educational intervention that targets residents' beliefs and attitudes to quality Improvement (QI) and leadership in order to demonstrate proactive behaviour. Design Theory-driven, mixed methods study including document analysis, interviews, observations and open-ended questionnaires. Setting Six Dutch teaching hospitals. Intervention Using expertise from medicine, psychology, organizational and educational sciences we developed a situated learning programme named Ponder and IMProve (PIMP). The acronym PIMP reflects the original upbeat name in Dutch, Verwonder & Verbeter. It has a modern, positive meaning that relates to improving your current circumstances. In quarterly 1-h sessions residents are challenged to identify daily workplace frustrations and translate them into small-scale QI activities. Main outcome measures Organizational awareness, beliefs and attitudes to QI and organizational responsibilities, resident behaviour, barriers and facilitators to successful learning and the programme's potential impact on the organization. Results Overall, 19 PIMP meetings were held over a period of 3 years. Residents defined 119 PIMP goals, resolved 37 projects and are currently working on another 39 projects. Interviews show that PIMP sessions make residents more aware of the organizational aspects of their daily work. Moreover, residents feel empowered to take up the role of change agent. Facilitators for success include a positive cost-benefit trade-off, a valuable group process and a safe learning environment. Conclusion This article demonstrates the added value of multidisciplinary theory-driven research for the design, development and evaluation of educational programmes. Residents can be encouraged to develop organizational awareness and reshape their daily frustrations in QI work.
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- Judith J Voogt
- Staff Department Executive Board, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Public Management, Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Quality & Patient Safety Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Public Management, Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- President of the Executive Board, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Sockalingam S, Wiljer D, Yufe S, Knox MK, Fefergrad M, Silver I, Harris I, Tekian A. The Relationship Between Academic Motivation and Lifelong Learning During Residency: A Study of Psychiatry Residents. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2016; 91:1423-1430. [PMID: 27306971 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000001256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine the relationship between lifelong learning (LLL) and academic motivation for residents in a psychiatry residency program, trainee factors that influence LLL, and psychiatry residents' LLL practices. METHOD Between December 2014 and February 2015, 105 of 173 (61%) eligible psychiatry residents from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, completed a questionnaire with three study instruments: an LLL needs assessment survey, the Jefferson Scale of Physician Lifelong Learning (JeffSPLL), and the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The AMS included a relative autonomy motivation score (AMS-RAM) measuring the overall level of intrinsic motivation (IM). RESULTS A significant correlation was observed between JeffSPLL and AMS-RAM scores (r = 0.39, P < .001). Although there was no significant difference in JeffSPLL and AMS-RAM scores based on respondents' level of training (senior vs. junior resident), gender, or age, analysis of AMS subdomains showed that junior residents had a significantly higher score on the extrinsic motivation identification domain (mean difference [M] = 0.38; 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.01, 0.75]; P = .045; d = 0.44) compared with senior residents. Clinician scientist stream (CSS) residents had significantly higher JeffSPLL scores compared with non-CSS residents (M = 3.15; 95% CI [0.52, 5.78]; P = .020; d = 0.57). CONCLUSIONS The use of rigorous measures to study LLL and academic motivation confirmed prior research documenting the positive association between IM and LLL. The results suggest that postgraduate curricula aimed at enhancing IM, for example, through support for learning autonomously, could be beneficial to cultivating LLL in learners.
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- Sanjeev Sockalingam
- S. Sockalingam is deputy psychiatrist-in-chief, Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, and director of continuing professional and practice development and associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.D. Wiljer is senior director, Transformational Education and Academic Advancement, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.S. Yufe is an MA candidate, Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.M.K. Knox is psychiatrist and clinical lead in consultation-liaison psychiatry, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.M. Fefergrad is director of postgraduate education and assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.I. Silver is vice president of education, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.I. Harris is professor, head, and director of graduate studies in health professions education, Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.A. Tekian is associate professor and director of international affairs, Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Thomas L, Bennett S, Lockyer L. Using concept maps and goal-setting to support the development of self-regulated learning in a problem-based learning curriculum. MEDICAL TEACHER 2016; 38:930-5. [PMID: 26822396 DOI: 10.3109/0142159x.2015.1132408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Problem-based learning (PBL) in medical education focuses on preparing independent learners for continuing, self-directed, professional development beyond the classroom. Skills in self-regulated learning (SRL) are important for success in PBL and ongoing professional practice. However, the development of SRL skills is often left to chance. This study presents the investigated outcomes for students when support for the development of SRL was embedded in a PBL medical curriculum. This investigation involved design, delivery and testing of SRL support, embedded into the first phase of a four-year, graduate-entry MBBS degree. The intervention included concept mapping and goal-setting activities through iterative processes of planning, monitoring and reflecting on learning. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect data from seven students to develop case studies of engagement with, and outcomes from, the SRL support. The findings indicate that students who actively engaged with support for SRL demonstrated increases in cognitive and metacognitive functioning. Students also reported a greater sense of confidence in and control over their approaches to learning in PBL. This study advances understanding about how the development of SRL can be integrated into PBL.
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- b Macquarie University and Science of Learning Research Centre , Australia
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Guseh SH, Chen XP, Johnson NR. Can enriching emotional intelligence improve medical students' proactivity and adaptability during OB/GYN clerkships? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2015; 6:208-12. [PMID: 26708233 PMCID: PMC4695392 DOI: 10.5116/ijme.5658.0a6b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this pilot study was to examine our hypothesis that enriching workplace emotional intelligence through resident coaches could improve third-year medical students' adaptability and proactivity on the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship. METHODS An observational pilot study was conducted in a teaching hospital. Fourteen 3rd year medical students from two cohorts of clerkships were randomly divided into two groups, and equally assigned to trained resident coaches and untrained resident coaches. Data was collected through onsite naturalistic observation of students' adaptability and proactivity in clinical settings using a checklist with a 4-point Likert scale (1=poor to 4=excellent). Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the differences between these two groups. RESULTS A total of 280 data points were collected through onsite observations conducted by investigators. All (n=14) students' adaptability and proactivity performance significantly improved from an average of 3.04 to 3.45 (p=0.014) over 6-week clerkship. Overall, students with trained resident coaches adapted significantly faster and were more proactive in the obstetrics and gynecology clinical setting than the students with untrained coaches (3.31 vs. 3.24, p=0.019). CONCLUSIONS Findings from our pilot study supported our hypothesis that enriching workplace emotional intelligence knowledge through resident coaches was able to help medical students adapt into obstetrics and gynecology clinical settings faster and become more proactive in learning. Clerkship programs can incorporate the concept of a resident coach in their curriculum to help bridge medical students into clinical settings and to help them engage in self-directed learning throughout the rotation.
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- Stephanie H. Guseh
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Colbert CY, Graham L, West C, White BA, Arroliga AC, Myers JD, Ogden PE, Archer J, Mohammad ZTA, Clark J. Teaching metacognitive skills: helping your physician trainees in the quest to 'know what they don't know'. Am J Med 2015; 128:318-24. [PMID: 25446293 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Colleen Y Colbert
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio; Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine, Temple, Tex.
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- Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine, Temple, Tex
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- Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine, Temple, Tex; Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, Tex
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- Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine, Temple, Tex; Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, Tex
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- Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry, Plymouth, UK
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- Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine, Temple, Tex; Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, Tex
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Dube S, Underwood S, Murdoch-Eaton D. Developing Enterprise Skills in Undergraduate Medical Students: A Mixed-methods Evaluation. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2015; 2:JMECD.S31238. [PMID: 35187251 PMCID: PMC8855412 DOI: 10.4137/jmecd.s31238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Revised: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/27/2015] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Support for the development of enterprise skills in medical education exists from the perspectives of educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders. However, literature is limited evaluating the understanding of medical students about these skills. This study aimed to determine whether medical students valued gaining enterprise skills within the course and those skills that they identified and recognized contributed to enterprise practice in subsequent training. METHODOLOGY Quantitative and qualitative evaluations were undertaken for over three years. Students completed end-of-course evaluations (n = 895) in 2011 and 2012, responding to closed questions utilizing a Likert scale. Subsequent qualitative reflections were collected by interviews one year later with nine students and eight supervisors. RESULTS Immediately after course completion, students gave positive feedback, identifying the development of independent learning, creativity, and reflection, as these enterprise skills were most valued. However, in subsequent reflection one year later, they were unable to transfer the acquired knowledge and identify the examples of enterprise around them in their later experiences and had mixed beliefs about its value in medicine. CONCLUSION Enterprise skills need to be revisited explicitly throughout the medical curriculum, with authentic real-life examples, to sustain students' understanding about the role of enterprise in medicine.
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- Sharul Dube
- St James University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
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Van Schalkwyk SC, Bezuidenhout J, De Villiers MR. Understanding rural clinical learning spaces: Being and becoming a doctor. MEDICAL TEACHER 2015; 37:589-94. [PMID: 25189275 DOI: 10.3109/0142159x.2014.956064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Calls for health professions education that can foster transformative educational experiences have been voiced. Studies suggest that extended clinical training at rural sites potentially provides transformative learning spaces. This article explores 'being and becoming' as a construct for understanding the student experience at a rural clinical school (RCS). METHODS Sixty-two in-depth interviews were conducted over a three-year period with RCS students, graduates (as interns) and intern supervisors. Thematically analysed data were mapped according to the adapted Kirkpatrick model for appraising educational interventions. Drawing on realist perspectives, findings were further analysed to discern the mechanisms influencing the being and becoming of junior doctors. RESULTS Responses provided evidence of changed attitudes and behaviour, and the adoption of professional practice that was seen to influence patient outcomes. Analysis highlighted sharing of values through role modelling, engagement with preceptors, being respected as part of a team, and being trusted to assume responsibility for a patient as key mechanisms. The outcome was confident, competent and caring interns. DISCUSSION Rural clinical learning spaces influence the 'being and becoming' of a junior doctor. Understanding this process in the context of place (rural platform), participation (community of practice) and person can inform expanded agendas for students' clinical learning.
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Martins AC, Oliveira FRA, Delfino BM, Pereira TM, de Moraes FHP, Barbosa GV, de Macedo LF, Domingos TDS, Da Silva DP, Menezes CCR, Oliveira Filho ES, Pereira TADS, Piccirilli ES, Pinto WDJ. How we enhanced medical academics skills and reduced social inequities using an academic teaching program. MEDICAL TEACHER 2014; 37:1003-1007. [PMID: 25301145 DOI: 10.3109/0142159x.2014.970618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The training of future physicians should be concurrent with the development of different skills and attitudes. This warrants the need to regularly provide students with opportunities for self-development throughout their academic career. This approach was exemplified in a medical school in the Brazilian Amazon, where students were allowed to play the role of high school teachers. As part of this exercise, they conducted reinforcement classes for high school students to increase the number of university admissions. The medical students were solely responsible for organizing and implementing this project, giving them the opportunity to develop teaching and leadership skills, enhance their understanding of communication and administration and contribute toward the society.
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