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Khan SA, Shamim S, Farooqui WA, Sultan R, Nisar M, Adnan N, Khan I, Andani H. Utility of instant messaging application, WhatsApp, as a tool to augment post-graduate radiology education. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:789. [PMID: 39044207 PMCID: PMC11267667 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05762-y] [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: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Smart phone technology including different instant messaging applications like, WhatsApp, can be used for the development of radiological skills, reporting, and performance. To determine the utility, attitude, and outcome of WhatsApp for augmenting education in FCPS radiology residency program. To assess the opinion of radiology residents regarding WhatsApp as a tool to enhance postgraduate training. METHODOLOGY A mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) was conducted at Dow Institute of Radiology, Karachi, Pakistan. All FCPS Radiology residents were given a radiological case by principal investigator followed by residents' response in 24 h. Key findings were shared by the mentor. Before and after the intervention of WhatsApp, all residents were evaluated with written and radiological imaging reporting exam. For quantitative analysis, a closed ended questionnaire was used containing information about total number of messages, images, webpage links shared, level of contribution (active/non-active), and utility (contribution in education related topic only). A feedback form with Likert scale was also got filled by all residents. For qualitative research, semi structured interviews (SSIs) were conducted. RESULTS Median number of total images shared were 293 (IQR 1002 images), messages shared 110 (IQR), webpages shared were 54 webpages (61 webpages) and total contents shared by participants was 243 (544 contents). Active contributors showed better performance in utility, competency of contents and attitude towards using social media as a medium for learning. Comparison of written and OSCE results showed better performance after the intervention. Feedback form with Likert scale revealed that students responded positively regarding the shared learning content. Thematic analysis showed 52 codes and 16 themes. CONCLUSION In this research we have observed that WhatsApp is highly efficient and productive academic tool which can amplify postgraduate radiology education. Student's narrative reflects that residents have found the missing link which can take them to radiological professional excellence through targeted high-profile learning outside lecture hall in time and place convenient motivational environment. Once it will be blended with existing teaching strategy, it can prove to be a game changer.
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- Sohail Ahmed Khan
- Dow Institute of Radiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, University road, near suparco chowk, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Medical Education and Faculty of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow Institute of Health Professionals Education, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
- Saint Peters University Hospital, New jersey, USA
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- Dow Institute of Health Professionals Education, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Saint Peters University Hospital, New jersey, USA
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- Dow Institute of Radiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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Shrivastava SR, Bankar NJ, Shrivastava PS, Gajbe U, Singh BR, Tiwade Y, Bandre A. From Likes to Saving Lives: Embracing Social Media's Power to Connect, Learn, and Innovate in Medical Education Delivery. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S1043-S1047. [PMID: 38882771 PMCID: PMC11174254 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1230_23] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Social media have become an integral part of human life, because the manner in which we communicate, share information, and network with the external world is changing significantly. The purpose of the current review is to explore the role of social media in transforming medical education, identify the merits and the potential concerns, and propose effective strategies to overcome the identified challenges. Social media have significant potential in strengthening the delivery of medical education and meeting the scenarios emerging out of changing dynamics. The most important aspect of social media is that they have global reach and wide accessibility, and promotes active engagement of students. Similar to any other teaching-learning method, even the use of social media has its own limitations-cum-concerns. We must come out with potential solutions to each one of these problems so that overall acceptance and utilization of social media applications can be optimized. In conclusion, social media in medical education have immense potential to revolutionize learning and provide a platform for collaborative learning and networking. The need of the hour is to do systematic planning, train stakeholders, and establish guidelines for promoting effective engagement while using social media, and thereby keeping pace with the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
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- Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava
- Deputy Director (Research and Development), Off Campus, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Datta Meghe Medical College, Off-campus Centre of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Hingna Road, Wanadongri, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Community Medicine, Datta Meghe Medical College, Off-campus Centre of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Hingna Road, Wanadongri, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Datta Meghe Medical College, Off-campus Centre of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Hingna Road, Wanadongri, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Datta Meghe Medical College, Off-campus Centre of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Hingna Road, Wanadongri, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Off-campus Centre of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Hingna Road, Wanadongri, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Alismail A, Esteitie R, Leon-Astudillo C, Pantaleón García J, Sangli S, Kumar Sunil S. Twelve Tips to Succeed as Health Profession Clinical Educator in Resource-Limited Settings. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2024; 15:201-206. [PMID: 38505497 PMCID: PMC10949165 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s453993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Health professions education is one of the pillars of academic medicine; however, clinical educators often lack the appropriate resources to succeed in this field. Examples of these challenges include: lack of support for faculty development, mentorship, and high cost of resources, when available. In addition, challenges such as the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic can affect healthcare personnel who are already struggling to provide adequate patient care while attempting to succeed in the role of educator and supervisor of trainees. Clinical educators face more challenges particularly in low-middle income countries as the limitations are more prominent and become key barriers to success. Similarly, due to COVID-19, these challenges can be far more evident in disadvantaged geographical, economic, and academic environments even in the United States. Herein, in this perspective paper, we define resource-limited settings in medical education, provide an overview of the most common barriers to career development as a clinical educator, and offer practical strategies to overcome some of these shortcomings.
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- Abdullah Alismail
- Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw, MI, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Kaiser Permanente, San Leandro, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York City, NY, USA
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Youssef Y, Dietrich AKIM. Professionelle Nutzung von Social Media in O&U: Chancen und Herausforderungen. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2023; 161:135-138. [PMID: 37015238 DOI: 10.1055/a-2019-5816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Shmookler AD, AlMozain N, Hermelin D, Kreuter JD. How to begin using social media for transfusion medicine education. Transfus Apher Sci 2023; 62:103635. [PMID: 36567240 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2022.103635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This article highlights fundamentals that are important for the transfusion medicine educator to understand about social media. Several examples of personal practical application are shared. Finally, the potential future state of social media will be discussed. In the spirit of a growth mindset, please suspend any previous judgements about social media and allow yourself to consider the possibility of using social media with your transfusion education.
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- Aaron D Shmookler
- Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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García-Méndez C, García-Padilla FM, Romero-Martín M, Sosa-Cordobés E, Domínguez-Pérez MDM, Robles-Romero JM. Social networks: A quality tool for health dissemination? JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:355. [PMID: 36618459 PMCID: PMC9818683 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_355_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social networks are integrated in our lives and, amongst other functions, they are a means of dissemination. There are numerous social network accounts dedicated to health that could be used as an educational resource. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of accounts dedicated to health in different social networks, assessing their content and didactic and technological effectiveness and accessibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS Observational cross-sectional descriptive study in which an analysis of social networks related to health was carried out from April to June 2021 in Spain. Twenty-eight accounts were analysed using a mixed qualitative-quantitative methodology. Content analysis of the speeches disseminated through the selected accounts was performed. In addition, the quality of the accounts was assessed with the Instrumento de Evaluación de Recursos Educativos Digitales (#IE_RED) (Digital Educational Resources Evaluation Instrument [#IE_RED]). RESULTS Four categories were identified according to the content: student-focused profiles, specific professionals' profiles, current health issues and profiles promoting a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the quality of the accounts obtained a score that indicates they meet the requirements to be validated as a good educational digital resource but could be improved. Instagram social network accounts and those managed by nurses scored significantly higher. CONCLUSIONS The analysed accounts were revealed as a quality tool for health dissemination, with varied content and applicable to teaching. Their use could be applied both to the training of health professionals and to the promotion of the population's health.
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Nisar S, Alshanberi AM, Mousa AH, El Said M, Hassan F, Rehman A, Ansari SA. Trend of social media use by undergraduate medical students; a comparison between medical students and educators. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 81:104420. [PMID: 36147096 PMCID: PMC9486650 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104420] [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: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose Social media (SM) is one of the most powerful tools of communication and learning in the recent era. Different types of information can be shared through these social networking sites in the form of texts, videos, pictures, audios, and references (contacts). Due to the constant increase in the use of these social networking sites in our daily routine life especially during the COVID 19 pandemic, their use in teaching and learning has become inevitable. Social media has immense potential to enhance its role in educational settings. Both the students and educators use it for communication, education, sharing and expressing knowledge, and recreation. Therefore, the present study aims to find out the most frequently used social network sites for learning and easy communication between medical students and educators. Objective This study sought to explore the most frequently used social networking sites by the medical students and educators at Batterjee Medical College. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the trends of usage of SM as an extracurricular way of enhancing learning and teaching experience among medical students and educators in Batterjee Medical College; Saudi Arabia from November 2020 to March 2021.A pre-validated self-administrated questionnaire was built using Google Drive forms and distributed to medical students and educators via emails and WhatsApp. Convenient sampling was used to collect the data. Conclusion Social media has immense potential to enhance its role in educational settings. Students in our study preferred YouTube and WhatsApp for their learning and communication especially, during COVID 19 pandemic. However, to further enhance their utility choosing the right platform, the amount and quality of the information shared to ensure optimal benefit, providing ethical guides, and professional standards for SM use at institutional levels are the few challenges that need to address.
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- Sumera Nisar
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine and Pilgrims Health Care, Umm Alqura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine and Surgery, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine and Surgery, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Microbiology, Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, 21422, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Physiology Department, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Medical Physiology Department, Kasr Al Ainy, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Giza, Egypt
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- University College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Gottlieb M, Chan TM, Yarris LM, Linden JA, Coates WC. Promotion and tenure letters: A guide for faculty. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2022; 6:e10759. [PMID: 35707393 PMCID: PMC9178369 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Promotion and tenure (P&T) letters are a key component of the academic advancement portfolio. Despite their importance, many faculty are not trained to write these letters and there is limited literature describing the approach and key components. This paper reviews the role of P&T letters and provides general guidelines for writers. We present a step-by-step guide, which includes how to respond to requests, the role of institutional guidelines, providing context to the letter, evaluating candidates, and delivering an overall recommendation. Finally, we discuss current controversies in P&T letters. This paper is intended to help novice and more experienced writers to enhance their P&T letters, while also helping applicants for promotion understand what is being asked of their letter writers.
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Department of Emergency MedicineRush University Medical CenterChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Divisions of Emergency Medicine and Education and InnovationDepartment of MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Department of Emergency MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOregonUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineBoston University School of MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineGeffen School of MedicineUniversity of California at Los AngelesLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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Alkhaifi M, Clayton A, Kangasjarvi E, Kishibe T, Simpson JS. Visual art-based training in undergraduate medical education: A systematic review. MEDICAL TEACHER 2022; 44:500-509. [PMID: 34807802 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2021.2004304] [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: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Visual art has been increasingly incorporated into medical education and has been shown to enhance important competencies, such as empathy. However, limited evidence on effective visual art program design and evaluation processes remain. This systematic review examines the format, content, and espoused outcomes of visual art-based training programs in undergraduate medical education. METHODS A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ProQuestERIC on undergraduate medical education and visual arts retrieved 1703 articles published from 2014 to 2020. After reviewing inclusion and exclusion criteria, 23 articles were chosen for full review and synthesis. RESULTS Program format and content varied, ranging from 1-day specific competency focused programs to well-structured comprehensive 6-12-week programs. 6 areas of program foci were identified: observation skills, empathy, tolerance to uncertainty, cultural sensitivity, team building and collaboration, and wellness and resiliency. Although several programs used validated measures to assess skills acquisition, they seldom addressed long-term outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that visual art-based education hold a promise to enhance important competencies in medical education, particularly empathy. Clinical observation, in particular, had the strongest evidence of its effectiveness compared to the other competencies. Future programs incorporating visual arts will benefit from a longitudinal (greater than 6 weeks) program which incorporates guided artworks, reflection exercises, and a group discussion to provide a stronger foundation for the development of core competencies. We propose using validated scales to measure outcomes in future studies and follow-up with participants to better assess Kirkpatrick Level 3 and 4 outcomes.
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- Muna Alkhaifi
- Division of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Faculty Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Martindale JM, Goldstein J, Xixis K, Lakhotia A, Rodman A, Strauss LD, Strowd RE, Bass N. Be in the Digital Room Where it Happens, Part I: Tweeting & Technology for Career Development. Child Neurol Open 2022; 9:2329048X221106843. [PMID: 35756969 PMCID: PMC9218913 DOI: 10.1177/2329048x221106843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Social media has become a part of everyday life. It has changed the way we obtain and distribute information, connect, and interact with others. As the number of platforms and users grow, medical professionals have learned the value social media can have in education, research, advocacy, and clinical care initiatives. Platforms provide opportunities to network, build collaborations, and develop a reputation. This is part one of a two-part series. This article provides an overview on how social media can benefit professional career development for clinicians and researchers, as well as for advocacy to raise awareness against biases, disparities, and for patient benefit. We review challenges, limitations, and best practices for social media use by medical professionals with neurology-specific examples.
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- Jaclyn M. Martindale
- Department of Neurology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Maldonado G, Smart J, Wiechmann W, Kaplan SH, Billimek J, Wray A, Toohey S, Boysen-Osborn M. Frequency of Social Media and Digital Scholarship Keywords in U.S. Medical Schools' Promotion and Tenure Guidelines. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2022; 97:105-110. [PMID: 34348378 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Medical schools must have clear policies and procedures for promotion and tenure (P&T) of faculty. Social media and digital scholarship (SMDS) is an emerging form of scholarship capable of reaching audiences quickly, conveniently, and in a wide variety of formats. It is unclear how frequently SMDS is considered during P&T reviews. The authors sought to determine whether current P&T guidelines at medical schools consider SMDS. METHOD The authors acquired P&T guidelines from any U.S. Liaison Committee on Medical Education-accredited medical school (or their governing university) that were available online between October and December 2020. Using an iterative process, they developed a bank of keywords that were specific to SMDS or that could include SMDS between October and December 2020. The authors searched each school's guidelines for each keyword and determined whether the word was being used in relation to crediting faculty for SMDS in the context of P&T procedures. The primary outcome measure was the dichotomous presence or absence of SMDS-specific keywords in each school's P&T guidelines. RESULTS The authors acquired P&T guidelines from 145/154 (94%) medical schools. After removing duplicate documents, the authors considered 139 guidelines. The keyword bank included 59 terms, of which 49 were specific to SMDS and 10 were umbrella terms that could be inclusive of SMDS. Of the 139 guidelines, 121 (87%) contained at least 1 SMDS-specific keyword. Schools had a median of 3 SMDS-specific keywords in their P&T guidelines. CONCLUSIONS As the presence and impact of SMDS increase, schools should provide guidance on its role in the P&T process. Faculty should receive clear guidance on how to document quality SMDS for their promotion file.
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- Graciela Maldonado
- G. Maldonado is a postgraduate year 2 resident physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3339-3256
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- J. Smart is clinical instructor of emergency medicine and fellow of multimedia design and educational technology, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9399-8548
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- W. Wiechmann is associate dean for clinical science education and educational technology and associate professor of clinical emergency medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3701-4356
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- S.H. Kaplan is professor of medicine and assistant vice chancellor for healthcare measurement and evaluation, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8644-5849
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- J. Billimek is associate professor of family medicine and vice chair for academic affairs, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6532-3263
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- A. Wray is assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and associate residency program director, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0059-4895
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- S. Toohey is assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and residency program director, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1887-633X
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- M. Boysen-Osborn is associate dean for students and associate professor of clinical emergency medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California, and vice chair for education, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6676-6429
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Marocolo M, Meireles A, de Souza HLR, Mota GR, Oranchuk DJ, Arriel RA, Leite LHR. Is Social Media Spreading Misinformation on Exercise and Health in Brazil? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:11914. [PMID: 34831671 PMCID: PMC8618405 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Instagram (IG) reaches millions of people, sharing personal content and all kinds of information, including those related to exercise and health. However, the scientific quality of the posted information is questionable. Thus, this study aimed to analyze whether exercise and health information posted by popular Brazilian IG influencers has technical-scientific accuracy. A personal IG account was created to identify Brazilian IG profiles. The inclusion criteria of the accounts were: (1) having 50% of all the shared posts related to topics about exercise and health, such as nutrition, health and wellness, medicine, or physical fitness; and (2) having over 100,000 followers. Qualitative analysis revealed a low quality percentage (38.79 ± 25.43%) for all analyzed posts. Out of all the posts, only 13 (~2.7%) cited a reference endorsing the information. Moreover, the higher quality-ratio score of the posts was not directly associated with the higher educational qualification of the influencers (r = 0.313; p = 0.076). Nevertheless, the number of followers was inversely correlated with the educational qualification of the influencers (r = -0.450; p = 0.009), but not with the quality-ratio score of the posts (r = -0.178 p = 0.322). We conclude that prominent Brazilian IG influencers disseminate low-quality information about exercise and health, contributing to the wide-spreading of misinformation to millions of followers.
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- Moacir Marocolo
- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora 36036-900, Brazil; (A.M.); (H.L.R.d.S.); (R.A.A.); (L.H.R.L.)
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora 36036-900, Brazil; (A.M.); (H.L.R.d.S.); (R.A.A.); (L.H.R.L.)
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora 36036-900, Brazil; (A.M.); (H.L.R.d.S.); (R.A.A.); (L.H.R.L.)
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- Exercise Science, Health and Human Performance Research Group, Department of Sport Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba 38025-180, Brazil;
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- Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, School of Sport and Recreation, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand;
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora 36036-900, Brazil; (A.M.); (H.L.R.d.S.); (R.A.A.); (L.H.R.L.)
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora 36036-900, Brazil; (A.M.); (H.L.R.d.S.); (R.A.A.); (L.H.R.L.)
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Tuma F, Aljazeeri J. Asynchronous group learning in learn from the learner approach: A Learning Object That Enhances and Facilitates Distance Self and Shared Learning. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 67:102535. [PMID: 34295464 PMCID: PMC8282459 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Learning with the learner in an asynchronous group learning approach is a promising method of education that provides a rich, interactive, and socially mediated education. As online learning became more prevalent, and more users are adopting this approach, innovative and theory-based educational activities became necessary. In this article, we introduce and describe a novel form of asynchronous, interactive, and socializing educational activity using educational technology. The educational session is based on a small group learning activity that is made available for all learners anywhere and anytime. The approach avoids the trap of using educational technology for mere simulation of in-person learning. Based on learning theories, learning with the learner enhances interactive, self-directed, experiential, and social learning. Future development and enhancement with ongoing discussions through online chat platforms open the door for the continuous evolution of the concept. Educational technology has evolved from basic use to provide self-directed learning opportunities for learners. Learning from learners offers a stimulating, socially interactive, and entertaining educational alternative approach. It provides a better alternative to the classical video lectures or other unidirectional delivery of information activities. It is a practical, easy to structure with a low-cost approach that accommodates how students like to learn.
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- Faiz Tuma
- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, USA
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Psychiatric Clinics: Computer-Based Teaching. Psychiatr Clin North Am 2021; 44:173-181. [PMID: 34049641 DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2021.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Learning is no longer constrained to the classroom or lecture hall. Today's students expect teaching to be available 24/7 and on whatever device they own and to be interactive and engaging. Educators need to become familiar with computer-based teaching tools and learn how to implement them or risk losing their audience. Use of these tools is not merely converting the medium, say from a VHS (video home system) tape to a YouTube stream, but incorporating the features of the educational tools to facilitate active learning. Social media has become a force in the educational arena, providing a foundational framework.
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Nikookam Y, Guckian J. TikTok™ and dermatology: lessons for medical education. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:952-953. [PMID: 33638998 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Y Nikookam
- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham Medical School Birmingham, UK
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- Medical Education Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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Macauley R, Elster N, Fanaroff JM. Ethical Considerations in Pediatricians' Use of Social Media. Pediatrics 2021; 147:peds.2020-049685. [PMID: 33619046 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-049685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Increasing use of social media by patients and clinicians creates opportunities as well as dilemmas for pediatricians, who must recognize the inherent ethical and legal complexity of these communication platforms and maintain professionalism in all contexts. Social media can be a useful tool in the practice of medicine by educating both physicians and patients, expanding access to health care, identifying high-risk behaviors, contributing to research, promoting networking and online support, enhancing advocacy, and nurturing professional compassion. At the same time, there are confidentiality, privacy, professionalism, and boundary issues that need to be considered whenever potential interactions occur between physicians and patients via social media. This clinical report is designed to assist pediatricians in identifying and navigating ethical issues to harness the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls of social media.
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- Robert Macauley
- Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon;
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- Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University and Rainbow Center for Pediatric Ethics and Division of Neonatology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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Wong K, Thapa M. Where technology succeeds and fails in education. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:1775-1779. [PMID: 34043025 PMCID: PMC8155172 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05107-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Kevin Wong
- Department of Radiology, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR USA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, MA.7.220, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA.
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Deodhar OR, Mathur J. Response to 'using social media to support small group learning'. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:38. [PMID: 30696434 PMCID: PMC6350277 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1458-5] [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: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This letter serves to respond to the article from the point of view of medical students. It offers critical perspectives on how to take the research further in certain areas and alternatives that can be investigated. It also reinforces conclusions made by the article, as well as bringing to light new ideas, advantages, and limitations of the findings of the study.
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- St George’s University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE UK
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Awan ZA, Awan AA, Alshawwa L, Tekian A, Park YS. Assisting the integration of social media in problem-based learning sessions in the Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:S37-S42. [PMID: 29730961 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1465179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Issues related to traditional Problem-Based Learning (PBL) at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine (KAU-FOM), including lack of student interaction between sessions and outdated instructional materials have led to the examining the use of social media. This study examines factors affecting the implementation of social media into PBL sessions Methods: Mentored social media activities were incorporated between PBL sessions to third year medical students. Ground rules were set, and students were kept on track with learning objectives and authentic references. An online survey consisting of 18 questions were administered to measure the impact of the social media model embedded between PBL sessions. RESULTS Feedback showed major improvements in students' learning process as well as identifying areas for improvement. The highest ratings were in participation and communication, knowledge and information gathering, and cooperation and team-building. CONCLUSIONS This paper indicates that incorporating social media could facilitate learning between PBL sessions. Furthermore, guidelines are proposed to help educators implement a social media model into their PBL sessions.
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- Zuhier A Awan
- a Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
- b Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- a Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- a Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- c Department of Medical Education , University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA
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- c Department of Medical Education , University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA
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Quinn A, Chan TM, Sampson C, Grossman C, Butts C, Casey J, Caretta-Weyer H, Gottlieb M. Curated Collections for Educators: Five Key Papers on Evaluating Digital Scholarship. Cureus 2018; 10:e2021. [PMID: 29531874 PMCID: PMC5837232 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Traditionally, scholarship that was recognized for promotion and tenure consisted of clinical research, bench research, and grant funding. Recent trends have allowed for differing approaches to scholarship, including digital publication. As increasing numbers of trainees and faculty turn to online educational resources, it is imperative to critically evaluate these resources. This article summarizes five key papers that address the appraisal of digital scholarship and describes their relevance to junior clinician educators and faculty developers. In May 2017, the Academic Life in Emergency Medicine Faculty Incubator program focused on the topic of digital scholarship, providing and discussing papers relevant to the topic. We augmented this list of papers with further suggestions by guest experts and by an open call via Twitter for other important papers. Through this process, we created a list of 38 papers in total on the topic of evaluating digital scholarship. In order to determine which of these papers best describe how to evaluate digital scholarship, the authorship group assessed the papers using a modified Delphi approach to build consensus. In this paper we present the five most highly rated papers from our process about evaluating digital scholarship. We summarize each paper and discuss its specific relevance to junior faculty members and to faculty developers. These papers provide a framework for assessing the quality of digital scholarship, so that junior faculty can recommend high-quality educational resources to their trainees. These papers help guide educators on how to produce high quality digital scholarship and maximize recognition and credit in respect to receiving promotion and tenure.
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- Antonia Quinn
- Department of Emergency Medicine, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, McMaster University
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
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- Section of Emergency Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ohiohealth Doctors Hospital
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center
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Vogelsang M, Rockenbauch K, Wrigge H, Heinke W, Hempel G. Medical Education for "Generation Z": Everything online?! - An analysis of Internet-based media use by teachers in medicine. GMS JOURNAL FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2018; 35:Doc21. [PMID: 29963611 PMCID: PMC6022581 DOI: 10.3205/zma001168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Revised: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Aim: The aims of this study were to gain an overview of the web-based media used during the clinical phase of medical study at German medical schools and to identify the resources needed for web-based media use. Also examined were the influences on web-based media use, for instance, the assessment of their suitability for use in teaching. Method: An online survey of 264 teacher coordinators in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, gynecology, pediatrics and psychiatry was conducted in March and April, 2016. This survey was carried out in the German-speaking countries using a 181-item questionnaire developed by us. Analysis took place in the form of descriptive and exploratory data analysis. Results: The response rate was 34.8% with 92 responses. Individual web-based media were actively used in the classroom by a maximum of 28% of participants. Reasons cited against using web-based media in teaching included the amount of time required and lack of support staff. The assessment of suitability revealed that interactive patient cases, podcasts and subject-specific apps for teaching medicine were predominantly viewed as constructive teaching tools. Social media such as Facebook and Twitter were considered unsuitable. When using web-based media and assessing their suitability for teaching, no correlations with the personal profiles of the teachers were found in the exploratory analysis, except regarding the use of different sources of information. Conclusion: Despite the Internet's rapid development in the past 15 years, web-based media continue to play only a minor role in teaching medicine. Above all, teacher motivation and sufficient staff resources are necessary for more effective use of Internet-based media in the future.
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- Markus Vogelsang
- University of Leipzig, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- University of Leipzig, Vice-Rectorate for Education and International Affairs, Project: Teaching practice in transfer, Leipzig, Germany
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- University of Leipzig, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- District of Mittweida Hospital gGmbH, Department for Anesthesiology and Interdisciplinary Intensive Care Medicine, Mittweida, Germany
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- University of Leipzig, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
- *To whom correspondence should be addressed: Gunther Hempel, University of Leipzig, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany, E-mail:
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Gerds AT, Chan T. Social Media in Hematology in 2017: Dystopia, Utopia, or Somewhere In-between? Curr Hematol Malig Rep 2017; 12:582-591. [DOI: 10.1007/s11899-017-0424-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Petrucci AM, Chand M, Wexner SD. Social Media: Changing the Paradigm for Surgical Education. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2017; 30:244-251. [PMID: 28924397 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The role of social media (SoMe) in surgical education is emerging as a tool that augments and complements traditional learning. As SoMe usage has steadily increased in our personal and professional lives, it is no surprise that it has permeated into surgical education. Different SoMe sites offer distinct platforms from which knowledge can be transmitted, while catering to various learning styles. The purpose of this review is to outline the various SoMe platforms and their use in surgical education. Moreover, it will discuss their effectiveness in teaching and learning surgical knowledge and skills as well as other potential roles SoMe has to offer to improve surgical education.
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- Andrea M Petrucci
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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Gottlieb M, Chan TM, Sherbino J, Yarris L. Multiple Wins: Embracing Technology to Increase Efficiency and Maximize Efforts. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2017; 1:185-190. [PMID: 30051033 PMCID: PMC6001833 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Clinician educators (CEs) are challenged to produce meaningful scholarship while balancing various clinical and administrative roles. The increasing availability of technology provides new opportunities for scholarly output and dissemination. This article proposes three strategies for utilizing technology to enhance scholarly output for the busy CE. The strategies are supported by real examples of these techniques, followed by a discussion of potential limitations and future directions.
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Department of Emergency MedicineRush University Medical CenterChicagoIL
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- Department of MedicineDivision of Emergency MedicineMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Department of MedicineDivision of Emergency MedicineMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Department of Emergency MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOR
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Boysen-Osborn M, Cooney R, Gottlieb M, Chan TM, Brown A, King A, Tobias A, Thoma B. Academic Primer Series: Key Papers About Teaching with Technology. West J Emerg Med 2017; 18:729-736. [PMID: 28611895 PMCID: PMC5468080 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2017.2.33076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Modern learners have immediate, unlimited access to a wide variety of online resources. To appeal to this current generation of learners, educators must embrace the use of technology. However, educators must balance newer, novel technologies with traditional methods to achieve the best learning outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to review several papers useful for faculty members wishing to incorporate technology into instructional design. Methods We identified a broad list of papers relevant to teaching and learning with technology within the online discussions of the Academic Life in Emergency Medicine (ALiEM) Faculty Incubator. This list was augmented with suggestions by a guest expert (BT) and an open call on Twitter (tagged with the #meded and #FOAMed hashtags) yielding 24 papers. We then conducted a modified three-round Delphi process within the authorship group, including junior and senior faculty members, to identify the most impactful papers. Results We pared the list of 24 papers to five that were most highly rated. Two were research papers and three were commentaries or editorials. The authorship group reviewed and summarized these papers with specific consideration to their value to junior educators and faculty developers. Conclusion This is a key reading list for junior faculty members and faculty developers interested in teaching with technology. The commentary contextualizes the importance of these papers for medical educators, to optimize use of technology in their teaching or incorporate into faculty development.
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- Megan Boysen-Osborn
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, California
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- Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- McMaster University, Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- University of Saskatchewan, Department of Emergency Medicine, Saskatchewan, Canada
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De Leeuw RA, Westerman M, Nelson E, Ket JCF, Scheele F. Quality specifications in postgraduate medical e-learning: an integrative literature review leading to a postgraduate medical e-learning model. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2016; 16:168. [PMID: 27390843 PMCID: PMC4939034 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-016-0700-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND E-learning is driving major shifts in medical education. Prioritizing learning theories and quality models improves the success of e-learning programs. Although many e-learning quality standards are available, few are focused on postgraduate medical education. METHODS We conducted an integrative review of the current postgraduate medical e-learning literature to identify quality specifications. The literature was thematically organized into a working model. RESULTS Unique quality specifications (n = 72) were consolidated and re-organized into a six-domain model that we called the Postgraduate Medical E-learning Model (Postgraduate ME Model). This model was partially based on the ISO-19796 standard, and drew on cognitive load multimedia principles. The domains of the model are preparation, software design and system specifications, communication, content, assessment, and maintenance. CONCLUSION This review clarified the current state of postgraduate medical e-learning standards and specifications. It also synthesized these specifications into a single working model. To validate our findings, the next-steps include testing the Postgraduate ME Model in controlled e-learning settings.
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- R. A. De Leeuw
- />Athena Institute for Trans-disciplinary Research, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1118, Amsterdam, 1081 HZ The Netherlands
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- />VUmc, School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- />Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, USA
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- />VU University Amsterdam, University Library, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- />Athena Institute for Trans-disciplinary Research, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1118, Amsterdam, 1081 HZ The Netherlands
- />VUmc, School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Deanna J Attai
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Fulford L, Gunn V, Davies G, Evans C, Raza T, Vassallo M. Near peer integrated teaching for final year medical students. PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION 2016; 5:129-132. [PMID: 26908257 PMCID: PMC4839014 DOI: 10.1007/s40037-016-0255-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Medical students preparing for final exams need practical and theoretical knowledge. We evaluated a junior doctor led integrated programme delivering theoretical and practical teaching. METHODS An 8-week junior-doctor led teaching programme was set up for final year medical students. Theory, OSCE and bedside teaching on selected weekly clinical themes were run. Satisfaction was evaluated using a questionnaire survey. RESULTS Almost all agreed that the programme was useful and that an integrated approach to teaching was more beneficial than separate and unrelated lectures and practical teaching. The majority agreed that theory sessions and practical sessions had improved their confidence for finals and agreed they felt more prepared for work as a doctor. Most agreed that the Facebook® group provided an easily accessible platform for communication and sharing learning resources. Some comments, however, highlighted limitations particularly in the ability to answer difficult questions. CONCLUSION Integrated teaching by junior doctors in small groups appeared to be an efficient teaching method (for theoretical and clinical skills) for medical students, improving their confidence for finals and life as a doctor and provided useful opportunities for junior doctors to develop as clinical teachers. This can be a useful blueprint for other hospitals.
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- Laurence Fulford
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
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- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
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- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
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- Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, UK
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- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
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- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.
- University of Bournemouth, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, UK.
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MESH Headings
- Education, Medical, Continuing/history
- Education, Medical, Continuing/trends
- Education, Medical, Graduate/history
- Education, Medical, Graduate/trends
- History, 19th Century
- History, 20th Century
- History, 21st Century
- Humans
- Periodicals as Topic/history
- Societies, Medical/history
- Societies, Medical/trends
- United Kingdom
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