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Igić R. Preparations of Students for Enrollment in Medical Schools. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2024; 11:23821205241264698. [PMID: 39050187 PMCID: PMC11268004 DOI: 10.1177/23821205241264698] [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: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Improving medical education is an important process that changes from time to time based on the development of medical science and practice, society's need for a certain number of quality doctors, better preparations, and better selection of candidates for admission into medical schools. In most European countries, partial preparation of students for admission is done in secondary schools, and additional preparation is achieved in the first year of medical school. Such preparations enabled more than 60% of students to complete their studies, before the German Federal Ministry of Science and Education implemented the Masterplan Medizinstudium 2020. However, after a 4-year university preparation in the United States, close to 95% of students finish their medical studies on time. We proposed a 2-year university preparation for each student before his enrollment into the medical school because this strengthens his medical study, and later on, he becomes a better doctor. Thus, the number of graduated students may increase, medical studies could be shortened to 1 year, and candidates who do not enroll in medical school may continue their previous studies.
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- Rajko Igić
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Medical Center, Sombor, Serbia
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Ingale MH, Tayade MC, Bhamare S. Early clinical exposure: Dynamics, opportunities, and challenges in modern medical education. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:295. [PMID: 37849881 PMCID: PMC10578560 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_237_23] [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: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Applications of early clinical exposure (ECE) are wide-ranging and reflect the important role that ECE plays in medical education. This review article aimed to highlight the dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of ECE in medical education. STUDY METHODOLOGY This review article was conducted through a comprehensive search of electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google search engine. The keywords used for the search were "early clinical exposure," "medical education," "clinical skills," "patient contact," and "medical students. The inclusion criteria for selecting the articles were that they should be written in English, peer-reviewed, and provide insights into the dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of ECE in medical education. RESULTS ECE allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the patient experience, and to develop empathy and a patient-centered approach to care. ECE can also help to improve recruitment and retention of medical students, by providing a more engaging and rewarding learning experience. CONCLUSION ECE is a promising teaching method that has the potential to improve clinical skills and patient outcomes. However, it also poses some challenges that must be addressed to ensure its effective implementation.
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- Mayur H. Ingale
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dr. DY Patil Medical College and Hospital, Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Physiology, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Government B J Medical College, Pune, Maharastra, India
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Does Training Background Influence Outcomes after Coronal Scalp Incision for Treating Craniomaxillofacial Injuries?: A German Pilot Study. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2023; 22:442-452. [PMID: 37122780 PMCID: PMC10130286 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-023-01860-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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To examine outcomes of the coronal scalp approach to craniomaxillofacial (CMF) fractures performed by oral-maxillofacial or craniofacial plastic surgery residents (OMFS/CFPS-Rs) vs. trauma surgery residents (TS-Rs), and to determine differences in treatment outcomes between both operator groups.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study enrolled a sample of CMF fracture adult patients treated via the coronal approach in a German level one trauma center during a two-year interval. The predictor variable was training background (OMFS/CFPS-Rs vs. TS-Rs; each n = 5). All trainees must assist in ≥ two surgeries before self-performance. The main outcomes were length of hospital stay (LHS) and coronal flap-related complications (CFRCs). Appropriate statistics were computed at α = 95%.
Results
Of the 97 patients identified during the study period; 71 of whom (19.7% females; mean age, 40.2 ± 15.2 years; 46.5% operated by TS-Rs; 38% combined upper and midfacial fractures) met the inclusion criteria. Operative time, LHS, CFRCs, readmission rates, and post-discharge emergency room visits were not significantly different between the trainee groups. 60% of CFRCs were visible/unfavorable or hypertrophic scar with/without alopecia. The number needed to treat of short LHS was 44 (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.9 to 4.8), the number needed to harm of CFRCs was 14 (95% CI, 3.6 to 7.4), i.e., the likelihood to be helped or harmed was 0.32.
Conclusions
Coronal flap raising by OMFS/CFPS-Rs does not appear beneficial over that by TS-Rs in terms of LHS and CFRCs evaluated until postoperative month six. Trainees from any surgical specialties could gain partial independence from skilled surgeons in CMF trauma “sub-steps” and favorable clinical outcomes. Further studies in a larger sample cohort are required to confirm this pilot data.
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Bendowska A, Baum E. The Significance of Cooperation in Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams as Perceived by Polish Medical Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:954. [PMID: 36673710 PMCID: PMC9859360 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20020954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Teamwork, as the preferred method of cooperation in healthcare, became prevalent in the 1960s, and since then has been universally recognized as a measure to improve the quality of healthcare. Research indicates that medical care based on interdisciplinary cooperation is associated with increased patient safety, lower hospitalization rates, and reduced rates of complications and medical errors. Furthermore, it enhances the coordination of care and improves patient access to medical services. This model of providing medical care also results in considerable benefits for medical professionals. These include greater job satisfaction and a reduced risk of professional burnout syndrome. AIM The aim of the study was to explore the opinions of medical students with regard to cooperation in the interdisciplinary team, as well as the factors affecting the formation of opinions. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was conducted using the Polish version of the questionnaire Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Health Care Teams. The study involved 1266 participants, including students of medicine (n = 308), midwifery (n = 348), nursing (n = 316) and physiotherapy (n = 294). RESULTS According to the opinions of the students participating in the study, the therapeutic process based on the interdisciplinary model improves the quality of medical care provided, increases patient safety, and improves communication between members of the therapeutic team. The factors affecting the assessment of cooperation in interdisciplinary medical care teams included the faculty and the year of studies, gender, as well as participation in the multidisciplinary courses. CONCLUSIONS Students recognize the need for interdisciplinary medical teams. The training of future medical professionals should incorporate the elements of interprofessional education. This form of education allows students to develop both a professional identity and identification with their own profession, as well as encourages teamwork skills and shapes the attitude of openness towards representatives of other medical professions. However, in order to provide the students with the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies, it is essential to respect their diversity in terms of the faculty, as well as to account for the impact of gender and the year of studies which may affect their readiness to engage in teamwork.
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- Aleksandra Bendowska
- Department of Social Sciences and the Humanities, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Social Sciences and the Humanities, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
- Division of Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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Cardinaal EMM, Duighuisen HNW, Jeurissen PPT, Berden H. Inventory and analysis of literature on the organisation of eight European academic medical centres-A scoping review. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282856. [PMID: 36897878 PMCID: PMC10004499 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Academic Medical Centres (AMCs) are important organisations for shaping healthcare. The purpose of this scoping review is to understand the scope and type of evidence related to the organisation of European AMCs. We selected the study population intending to obtain a demographic cross-section of European countries: Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK. We focused our search strategy on the relationship between medical schools and AMCs, the organisation of governing bodies, and legal ownership. We searched the bibliographic databases of PubMed and Web of Science (most recent search date 17-06-2022). To enrich the search result, we used Google search engines to conduct targeted searches for relevant websites. Our search strategy yielded 4,672 records for consideration. After screening and reviewing full-text papers, 108 sources were included. Our scoping review provided insight into the scope and type of evidence related to the organisation of European AMCs. Limited literature is available on the organisation of these AMCs. Information from national-level websites complemented the literature and provided a more complete picture of the organisation of European AMCs. We found some meta-level similarities regarding the relationship between universities and AMCs, the role of the dean and the public ownership of the medical school and the AMC. In addition, we found several reasons why a particular organisational and ownership structure was chosen. There is no uniform model for AMC organisations (apart from some meta-level similarities). Based on this study, we cannot explain the diversity in these models. Therefore, further research is needed to explain these variations. For example, by generating a set of hypotheses through in-depth case studies that also focus on the context of AMCs. These hypotheses can then be tested in a larger number of countries.
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- Ester M. M. Cardinaal
- Operating Rooms, Anesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS), Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Sperling EL, Hulett JM, Sherwin LB, Thompson S, Bettencourt BA. Prevalence, characteristics and measurement of somatic symptoms related to mental health in medical students: a scoping review. Ann Med 2023; 55:2242781. [PMID: 37552776 PMCID: PMC10411307 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2242781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Somatic symptoms related to mental health in medical students are under-researched, with nothing on the topic being published in the United States in over three decades. This scoping review is the first of its kind to explore the prevalence, type and severity of somatic symptoms induced by stress, anxiety, depression and burnout amongst medical students, with the objective of describing the significance and breadth of this issue. METHODS PRISMA-ScR guidelines were used to guide this review. A comprehensive search was performed of 22 databases, followed by bibliographic and hand searching. Inclusion criteria were published, peer-reviewed articles with a sample of medical students and at least one measure of somatic symptoms related to mental health, in English or with an English-language translation. Excluded were review, companion and editorial articles. Coding was done by an experienced coder trained in systematic review techniques. Two authors reviewed each article. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles met inclusion criteria, representing 16 countries, 31 schools/teaching hospitals and 9,887 medical students. The prevalence of somatic symptoms ranged from 5.7 to 80.1%, and somatic symptoms were overwhelmingly found to be significantly correlated with mental ill-health. Somatic symptoms included back pain, neck pain, headaches, sleep disturbances and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Eleven different outcome measures were used, with varying degrees of validity and reliability, which were compared and assessed. CONCLUSIONS Somatic symptoms appear strongly correlated with mental ill-health in medical students, and are likely highly prevalent. This review highlights the need for further research on somatic symptoms of mental ill-health in medical students, particularly in the United States, and the addition of larger, multi-institutional cohorts to expand our understanding of prevalence, incidence and inciting factors of somatic symptoms. Longitudinal studies tracking somatic symptoms' effect on career trajectory and professional burnout levels are also needed. Finally, future research should explore interventions for reducing physical symptom burden in medical students.
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- Edie L. Sperling
- Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR, USA
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- Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Ruan Y, Zhang J, Cai Q, Wang J, Liu G, Liu Y, Mei F, Niu J, Xiao L, Tian Y, Li H. Evaluation of a prerequisite course of histology implementation for Chinese students of eight-year medical programme: a mixed quantitative survey. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:514. [PMID: 35778724 PMCID: PMC9248162 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03531-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to insufficient basic medical knowledge and inappropriate learning strategies, students of 8-year medical programme encountered many obstacles in the initial stage of basic medicine learning. This study was to determine whether a prerequisite course can improve basic medicine learning performance and adjust learning strategies to adapt to basic medicine learning. METHODS A prerequisite course of histology was constructed by a two-round modified Delphi study. Seventy-four students of 8-year medical programme were subjected to two groups: the prerequisite course group (PC group) and non-prerequisite course group (NPC group). The PC group take part in the prerequisite course by student-centred blended learning approach but NPC group not. The PC and NPC group underwent requisite histology teaching activities after prerequisite course. Examination of the prerequisite course and requisite histology course were carried out. Effect of the prerequisite course was evaluated by an empirical method using a questionnaire-based approach. RESULTS The results of examinations showed students' scores of the PC group were significantly higher than those of students of NPC group in both prerequisite course and requisite histology examinations (P < 0.05). The results of questionnaires showed that students were satisfied with the prerequisite course, which was beneficial for uptake in medical knowledge, cultivation of clinical thinking and scientific research ability and adaptation in learning strategies (P < 0.01). Furthermore, our prerequisite course is conducive to subsequent courses learning, especially for pathology (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Our prerequisite course could effectively supplement knowledge of basic medicine, improve clinical thinking and scientific research ability and adapt their learning strategies. These findings suggest that the prerequisite course is useful and should be introduced in medical curriculum reform at the early stages of basic medical training.
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- Yan Ruan
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Shapingba District, 30# Gaotanyan St, Chongqing, 400038, China.
- Experimental Center of Basic Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Saadoun R, Risse EM, Sadoun L, Surucu Y, Bittar R, Heshma MA, Obermueller T. The pathway to residency in Germany: a survey study to identify factors that impact an international medical graduate from Syria. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:513. [PMID: 35778733 PMCID: PMC9248083 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03582-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The German health care system has recently become an attractive destination for international medical graduates, particularly from developing countries such as Syria. However, there are no studies about the factors that influence the successful entry into the German healthcare system at trainee level. METHOD : An anonymous cross-sectional survey was distributed electronically to Syrian medical graduates who successfully entered residency training in Germany. Collected data included demographics and factors that influence entering the residency, such as proven German proficiency and clinical experience in the home country. Hypothesis testing was used to assess the difference between the variables. RESULTS A total of 109 participants responded to the survey. Twenty-three (21.1%) subjects completed a medical residency in Syria before moving to Germany, and 46 (42.2%) had no previous clinical experience before moving to Germany. The proven German proficiency of the participants upon arrival in Germany was less than B1 in 39 (35.8%), B1 in 37 (33.9%), and B2 in 33 (30.3%) cases. None of the participants had a language level beyond B2, and 18 (16.5%) had no German knowledge. The median of months spent in Germany till residency for those with B1 or B2 certificates before moving to Germany (10.5 (6.25-16) months and 8 (5-11) months, respectively) differed significantly from those with German-language skills belowB1 ((21 (14-29) months, p < .001). Residency in the home country was not associated with a difference in the median of the months in Germany till entering residency, p = 0.84. CONCLUSION A crucial factor influencing the successful entry to the German medical system at the trainee level is the ability to speak German, measured in levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. A high language skill level is a crucial factor associated with a decrease in time in Germany till entering residency for an international medical applicant. In contrast, previous work experience is not influencing the entry into the German labor market.
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- Rakan Saadoun
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic and Hand Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Burn Center, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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Jaber Chehayeb R, SenthilKumar G, Saade Z, Gallo Marin B, Aghagoli G, Virji AZ. Examining the First Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program (F1Doctors) for International Medical Students. JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN EDUCATION 2022; 11:102-125. [PMID: 36405890 PMCID: PMC9673072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, we report international medical students in the United States and conduct an analysis of the first, peer-to-peer, national mentorship program for international medical students and international pre-med applicants in the US (F1Doctors). We used analyzed survey data collected through F1Doctors and the Association of American Medical Colleges yearly matriculation reports. Results indicated that the average college grade point average (GPA) and Medical College Admission Test score (MCAT) of international applicants was higher than that of all applicants. Additionally, non-US applicants reported facing numerous unique challenges such as limited access to extracurricular opportunities and difficulty finding mentors who are familiar with the application process. International applicants have the potential to increase the diversity of healthcare professionals, and F1Doctors is the first platform to support international healthcare applicants in the US.
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St Onge JE, Allespach H, Diaz Y, Poitier A, Tamariz L, Paidas C, Palacio A. Burnout: exploring the differences between U.S. and international medical graduates. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:69. [PMID: 35093052 PMCID: PMC8800218 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03135-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND International medical graduates (IMGs) have less burnout than U. S. medical school graduates (USMGs) during residency training. This study evaluates possible correlates of differences in burnout rates between USMGs and IMGs. METHODS We surveyed 375 first-year residents at orientation in June/July 2017. We assessed burnout using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and used validated scales to measure stress, quality of life (QoL), mastery, and spirituality. We collected data on gender, place of graduation, language fluency, and specialty. We compared CBI scores between USMGs and IMGs, performed a multivariate linear regression analysis of relationships between covariates and CBI subscales, and logistic regression analysis for our categorical definition of burnout. RESULTS Two hundred twenty-two residents responded for a response rate of 59%. Personal, work or patient- related burnout was common among residents, particularly among USMGs. The most common form of burnout was work-related. Forty nine percent of USMGs have work burnout compared to 26% of IMGs (p < 0.01). In multivariate analysis, being an IMG reduced odds of work-related and of total burnout by 50% (OR 0.5 C.I 0.25-0.99). Perceived mastery was associated with reductions in all subscales of burnout (p < 0.05). Stress and low QoL related to personal and work burnout scores (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Work-related burnout is more common among USMGs than in IMGs. Although mastery, QoL and stress were correlates of burnout among all residents, these factors did not explain the difference. Future studies should evaluate the role of medical school structure and curriculum on differences in burnout rates between the two groups.
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- Joan E St Onge
- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 1124, Miami, Florida, 33136, USA.
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 1124, Miami, Florida, 33136, USA
- Graduate Medical Education, Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Morehouse University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 1124, Miami, Florida, 33136, USA
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- Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Storz MA, Lederer AK, Heymann EP. Medical students from German-speaking countries on abroad electives in Africa: destinations, motivations, trends and ethical dilemmas. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2022; 20:9. [PMID: 35039072 PMCID: PMC8762432 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-022-00707-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND International medical electives are one the highlights of medical training. Literature about international electives is scarce, and understanding what made a student choose one destination over another is unclear. Many medical students based in Europe travel to Africa each year for their elective, however, students' expectations and motivations are yet largely unexplored. METHODS To gain insights into the factors driving students to travel to Africa, we analyzed two large international elective databases based in Germany. We reviewed elective testimonies and extrapolated geographical data as well as the choice of discipline for electives completed in Africa. Based on pre-defined categories, we also investigated students' motivations and expectations. RESULTS We identified approximately 300 elective reports from medical students from German-speaking countries who chose to travel to Africa for their elective. Students commonly reported destinations in Southern and East Africa, with the Republic of South Africa and Tanzania being the most frequently selected destinations. Surgical disciplines were the most commonly reported choice. Diverse motivations were identified, including the desire to improve knowledge and clinical examination skills. A large proportion of students reported a link between destination choice and the potential to partake in surgical procedures not feasible at home; whether these surgeries were not or no longer practiced at home, or whether students could not partake due to level of training, was not ascertainable from the data. A trend-analysis revealed a growing interest in travelling to Africa for electives within the last 15 years. We observed a sharp decline in reports in 2020, a phenomenon most likely related to SARS-CoV-2-related travel restrictions. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that medical electives in Africa are commonly reported by medical students from German-speaking countries, with diverse motivations for the choice of destination. A non-neglectable proportion of students identified the possibility to engage in surgical procedures as one of the main reasons for choosing Africa. This poses a series of ethical dilemmas, and well-structured pre-departure trainings may be a solution to this. The recent dip in overseas electives should be seen as a unique opportunity for medical schools and universities to restructure their international elective programs.
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- Maximilian Andreas Storz
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Centre for Complementary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Centre for Complementary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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Krachler B, Jerdén L, Tönnesen H, Lindén C. Medical licensing examinations in both Sweden and the US favor pharmacology over lifestyle. Prev Med Rep 2021; 23:101453. [PMID: 34194960 PMCID: PMC8227799 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101453] [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: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Low priority of disease prevention and health promotion in medical education may contribute to lack of lifestyle-counseling in clinical practice. Pharmacology-related knowledge is valued 5 times higher compared to lifestyle-related knowledge in examinations on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in undergraduate medical education in Sweden. This study aims to establish (i) whether medical licensing examinations are biased to favor pharmacology- over lifestyle-related knowledge and (ii) whether such a bias is present in both Sweden and the US. We identified 204 NCD-related questions from previous Swedish licensing examinations, and 77 cases from a U.S. question bank commonly used to prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 3. With the help of expected correct answers, we determined distribution of points attainable for knowledge in the respective category (lifestyle / pharmacology / other) for 5 major NCDs: coronary heart disease (CHD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, hypertension, and stroke. The percentage of points attainable for lifestyle-related knowledge was 6.7 (95% CI 4.1-9.3) in Sweden and 4.6 (95%CI 0.0-9.1) in the U.S. The respective percentages for pharmacology-related knowledge were 32.6 (95% CI 26.3-38.8) and 44.5 (95% CI 33.2-55.8) percent. The pharmacology vs. lifestyle-quotas were 4.9 in Sweden and 9.8 in the U.S. Likelihoods of equal emphasis on lifestyle and pharmacology in NCDs was < 0.001 in both countries. There is a marked preference for pharmacology over lifestyle in medical licensing examinations in both Sweden and the U.S. Newly qualified doctors may be inadequately prepared to address preventable causes of NCDs.
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- B. Krachler
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Sustainable Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Center for Clinical Research Dalarna-Uppsala University, Falun, Sweden
- School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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- Clinical Health Promotion Centre, WHO-CC, Region Skåne and Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Storz MA, Lederer AK, Heymann EP. German-speaking medical students on international electives: an analysis of popular elective destinations and disciplines. Global Health 2021; 17:90. [PMID: 34399794 PMCID: PMC8365125 DOI: 10.1186/s12992-021-00742-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background International medical electives are a well-established part of the curriculum of many western medical schools. It is widely accepted that these electives contribute to improved clinical examination and communication skills. Overseas electives also exert a strong influence over future career decisions and often pave the way for later international work. Whilst the positive outcomes are known, little information exists regarding elective preferences and destinations overall, information that could help optimise a safe learning experience and maximise the potential for one of the highlights of medical education. In order to obtain analytical data that could assist medical elective framework development, we systematically reviewed the two largest German online databases cataloguing abroad elective testimonies. Results We identified 856 overseas elective reports uploaded within the last five years. European destinations were the most sought-after choice among German-speaking medical students. Interest in abroad electives in the United States (U.S.), a traditionally popular destination, was much lower than expected. U.S. elective reports accounted for only 3 % of long-term electives. Electives in low- and middle-income countries were generally less popular than electives in high-income countries. General surgery was the most popular elective discipline, followed by Emergency Medicine and Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Conclusions We observed a large inhomogeneity in German-speaking medical students’ elective choices, potentially influenced by financial and organizational aspects as well as geopolitical developments. This highlights a crucial challenge for medical schools and other organizations involved in elective planning. In light of regional differences, our data suggest that a “one size fits all” preparation is not pertinent to optimize students’ elective experience. Country- or region-specific pre-departure trainings and more individualized elective frameworks might be necessary to address these differences and to ensure a safe learning experience for students. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12992-021-00742-z.
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- Maximilian Andreas Storz
- Center for Complementary Medicine, Institute for Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Center for Complementary Medicine, Institute for Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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Szalai C, Herbstreit S, Novosadova K, Somerville S. Learning by doing: To explore the influence of Simulation on Clinical Decision-Making Approaches on Final Year Medical Students at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. MEDEDPUBLISH 2021; 10:124. [PMID: 38486523 PMCID: PMC10939537 DOI: 10.15694/mep.2021.000124.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Background: Final year medical students at the University Duisburg-Essen, Germany, are unsatisfied with their clinical judgement skills in common elective and emergency clinical situations. A competency based medical curriculum determines that clinical judgement is an essential tool in effective patient care, patient safety and limiting clinical error. Approaches to clinical judgement include either analytical, intuitive or a combination of both approaches. Novices show specific factors, which are typical in inexperienced clinicians. Simulation provides opportunities in a competency-based medical education curriculum. There is limited evidence showing that simulation can provide an effective environment for teaching and learning clinical decision-making skills. This project explores how final year medical students at the University of Duisburg-Essen approach the clinical decision-making process as well as how simulation influences this process. Methods: Ethics approval was obtained from the local ethics committee. After completing a 10-week simulation course,thirty-five students completed a clinical decision-making instrument to categorise their clinical decision-making approaches. The Novice Decision Making Model and the Cognitive Continuum Model were combined with learning theories in Simulation (Social Cognitive Theory) and used to explore and interpret data collected through questionnaires, interviews and observation. Results: The majority (60%) of students employed a predominantly analytic approach, some students showed intuitive tendencies in clinical situations. During interviews students displayed typical novice approaches to decision-making and expressed positive comments relating to simulation. Conclusions: Simulation presents an opportunity for teaching and learning clinical decision-making. Results show the need for further inquiry into learning clinical decision-making through simulation. This research provides initial evidence that simulation can be incorporated into curricular teaching of clinical decision-making.
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Atlas AM, Seltzer ES, Watters A, Riley B, Chan T. A Global Perspective of Mentorship in Medical Schools: Systematic Review from 2014 to 2019. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2021; 31:969-977. [PMID: 34457937 PMCID: PMC8368923 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-021-01252-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Formal mentorship programs afford medical students research involvement, career guidance, and personal and professional development. We reviewed a total of 36 studies on mentorship in medical schools, 17 of which are from the United States (US) and 19 from outside the US. This descriptive study has determined the most common mentorship models used in medical schools both in the United States and internationally. Despite variance between programs, medical students in the US and worldwide prefer highly invested mentors with strong interpersonal skills. We concluded that both US and international mentorship provide crucial professional development for students; however, US-based mentorship is more focused on providing experience within individual specialties. More studies on current mentorship practices in medical schools are required to ensure that the diverse international medical education community is better represented.
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- Aaron M. Atlas
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY USA
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Seidlein AH, Hannich A, Nowak A, Salloch S. Interprofessional health-care ethics education for medical and nursing students in Germany: an interprofessional education and practice guide. J Interprof Care 2021; 36:144-151. [PMID: 33653196 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2021.1879748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Early interprofessional learning among nursing and medical students provides various benefits for future collaboration among professionals, and high-quality care for patients. Expert committees, thus, urge the integration of interprofessional education (IPE) in undergraduate studies to achieve significant sustainable improvements in health-care practice. In Germany, IPE interventions are already implemented in some health-care disciplines, but Health-care Ethics are scarcely regarded in undergraduate education. There are, however, several reasons why Health-care Ethics is particularly appropriate for teaching in an interprofessional format. Thus, after reviewing the legal framework and the current curricula of both professions, an IPE course on Health-care Ethics for medical and nursing students was developed and implemented, consisting of seven classes of 180 minutes each. Drawing on the evaluation results after two rounds of the course, this interprofessional education and practice guide reports on challenges, obstacles and perspectives for improvement of an IPE course on Health-care Ethics. It aims to provide guidance for teaching pioneers and innovators who implement similar projects and to foster practice-oriented and open discussion about the possibilities and limits of IPE in Health-care Ethics.
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- Anna-Henrikje Seidlein
- Institute of Ethics and History of Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Ethics and History of Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of History and Ethics of Medicine, Faculty of Medical, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of History, Ethics and Philosophy of Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Park C, Migliaccio G, Edberg M, Frehywot S, Johnson G. Analysis of CEPH-accredited DrPH programs in the United States: A mixed-methods study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245892. [PMID: 33539367 PMCID: PMC7861440 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Interest has been growing in regard to increasing the public health workforce and standardizing training to ensure there are competent professionals to support rebuilding and reinforcing the public health infrastructure of the United States. The need for public health leaders was recognized as early as the hookworm control campaign during 1909-1914 when it became apparent that prevention of disease should be distinct from clinical medicine and should be conducted by professionally trained, dedicated full-time public health practitioners. In recent years, research on the public health workforce and on standardizing health workforce education has significantly expanded. A key element of such a workforce is public health leadership, and DrPH programs are the means to provide effective public health education for these future health professionals. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the general trend of DrPH programs from past to present and analyze the common themes and variations of 28 Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited DrPH programs in the United States. This research utilized a mixed-methods approach, investigating DrPH education at each school or program to improve our understanding of the current status of DrPH programs.
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- Chulwoo Park
- Department of Public Health and Recreation, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, United States of America
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- Department of Global Health, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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- Department of Global Health, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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- Department of Global Health, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., United States of America
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Tayade MC, Latti RG. Effectiveness of early clinical exposure in medical education: Settings and scientific theories - Review. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2021; 10:117. [PMID: 34084864 PMCID: PMC8150058 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_988_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Early clinical exposure (ECE) is a teaching-learning methodology which fosters the exposure of medical students to the patients as early as the first year of medical college. A worldwide number of research studies investigated the outcome of ECE and found, ECE sessions motivate the medical student in various ways making their academic strength, improve clinical skills, and improve communication skills and making them more confident. In the medical curriculum, ECE makes an overall impact on student's performance and confidence. Planning of ECE in real-time practices can be done in different settings with the use of appropriate resources such as logbook, textbooks, notes, instruments, learning material, case record sheets, and computers. Herewith, we reviewed the scientific base responsible for these outcomes and discussed different ECE settings and their outcome. The Medical Council of India in new educational reforms made ECE sessions compulsory from 2019 in undergraduate medical curriculum. In conclusion, the challenge for health professions education is to look for ways to improve the quality of clinical education by comparing students' understanding and modifying practices of clinical education in new circumstances. Early clinical experience will definitely play a crucial role in this context, only if proper strategies are implemented. This systemic review article highlights ECE settings and scientific basis in a theoretical way helpful for medical faculties during its implementation in regular teaching.
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- Motilal Chandu Tayade
- Department of Physiology, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
- Address for correspondence: Dr. Motilal Chandu Tayade, Department of Physiology, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, Ahmednagar - 413 736, Maharashtra, India. Medical Education Unit, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, Ahmednagar - 413 736, Maharashtra, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Physiology, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
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Infortuna C, Gratteri F, Benotakeia A, Patel S, Fleischman A, Muscatello MRA, Bruno A, Zoccali RA, Chusid E, Han Z, Battaglia F. Exploring the Gender Difference and Predictors of Perceived Stress among Students Enrolled in Different Medical Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17186647. [PMID: 32933068 PMCID: PMC7558788 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Female medical students seem to experience higher level of perceived stress. Moreover, there is a lack of research examining perceived stress in students enrolled in different medical programs. We analyzed the association between temperament traits, optimism, self-esteem, and perceived stress of students pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and students pursuing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree. A cross-sectional study was conducted of two cohorts: allopathic medical students (N = 154) and the podiatric medical students (N = 150). Students anonymously completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Auto Questionnaire (TEMPS-A), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Life Orientation Test—Revised (LOT-R). We analyzed differences in the two cohort of students and predictors of perceived stress. There were no differences in the overall perception of stress between both cohorts (allopathic medical students: 18.83 ± 0.56; podiatric medical students: 19.3 ± 0.72; p = 0.4419). Women reported higher perceived stress in both programs (allopathic medical students: p = 0.0.038; podiatric medical students: p = 0.0.038). In both allopathic and podiatric medical students, the cyclothymic temperaments and anxious traits were positive predictors while hyperthymic temperaments and optimism traits were negative predictors of perceived stress. The level of perceived stress experienced by students pursuing different doctoral degrees in healthcare is similar. Regardless of the curriculum differences, female students experience higher perceived stress and there is evidence for similarities in predictors amongst allopathic and podiatric medical students.
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- Carmenrita Infortuna
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.I.); (F.G.); (M.R.A.M.); (A.B.); (R.A.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.I.); (F.G.); (M.R.A.M.); (A.B.); (R.A.Z.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Neurology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA; (A.B.); (Z.H.)
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- Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY 10035, USA; (S.P.); (A.F.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY 10035, USA; (S.P.); (A.F.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.I.); (F.G.); (M.R.A.M.); (A.B.); (R.A.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.I.); (F.G.); (M.R.A.M.); (A.B.); (R.A.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (C.I.); (F.G.); (M.R.A.M.); (A.B.); (R.A.Z.)
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- Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY 10035, USA; (S.P.); (A.F.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Neurology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA; (A.B.); (Z.H.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Neurology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA; (A.B.); (Z.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-9737619605
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Haffizulla FS, Newman C, Kaushal S, Williams CA, Haffizulla A, Hardigan P, Templeton K. Assessment of Burnout: A Pilot Study of International Women Physicians. Perm J 2020; 24:1-5. [PMID: 33482938 PMCID: PMC7849283 DOI: 10.7812/tpp/20.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Physician burnout, wellness, and resilience have become increasingly important topics of discussion worldwide. While studies have assessed burnout globally in various individual countries, few studies directly compare or analyze gender-based physician burnout among different global regions. METHODS Female physicians attending the Medical Women's International Association (MWIA) Centennial Congress completed the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) which evaluates personal-, work-, and patient-related burnout using a scale of 0 to 100. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and 1-way ANOVA to compare burnout scores amongst women physicians from different global regions. RESULTS Of 100 physicians invited to participate, 76 provided responses and 71 met the inclusion criteria. Mean burnout scores were highest amongst women from Africa in all categories. Mean work-related, patient-related, and personal-related burnout scores were significantly lower for physicians in Europe compared to Africa (p = 0.05) when evaluated using a 1-way ANOVA, with no statistically significant differences between other regions. DISCUSSION The data suggests that there may be regional differences in the prevalence of burnout in women physicians. Various factors could play a role in explaining the higher burnout scores in female physicians in Africa, including younger average age, establishing practice during childbearing years, and significant physician shortage. Through this study, we have begun to explore the cultural and geographical context related to women's mental and physical wellbeing in the medical field. Further research should focus on the gender-specific contributors to burnout among different global regions, so that methods can be implemented on a systemic level to alleviate burnout.
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- Farzanna S Haffizulla
- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- New York University Robert I. Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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Berger-Estilita J, Fuchs A, Hahn M, Chiang H, Greif R. Attitudes towards Interprofessional education in the medical curriculum: a systematic review of the literature. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 20:254. [PMID: 32762740 PMCID: PMC7410157 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02176-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is agreement among educators and professional bodies that interprofessional education needs to be implemented at the pre-registration level. We performed a systematic review assessing interprofessional learning interventions, measuring attitudes towards interprofessional education and involving pre-registration medical students across all years of medical education. METHODS A systematic literature review was performed using PubMed, PsycINFO, EThOS, EMBASE, PEDro and SCOPUS. Search terms were composed of interprofession*, interprofessional education, inter professional, inter professionally, IPE, and medical student. Inclusion criteria were 1) the use of a validated scale for assessment of attitudes towards IPE, and results for more than 35 medical students; 2) peer-reviewed articles in English and German, including medical students; and 3) results for IPE interventions published after the 2011 Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) report. We identified and screened 3995 articles. After elimination of duplicates or non-relevant topics, 278 articles remained as potentially relevant for full text assessment. We used a data extraction form including study designs, training methods, participant data, assessment measures, results, and medical year of participants for each study. A planned comprehensive meta-analysis was not possible. RESULTS This systematic review included 23 articles with a pre-test-post-test design. Interventions varied in their type and topic. Duration of interventions varied from 25 min to 6 months, and interprofessional groups ranged from 2 to 25 students. Nine studies (39%) reported data from first-year medical students, five (22%) from second-year students, six (26%) from third-year students, two (9%) from fourth-year students and one (4%) from sixth-year students. There were no studies including fifth-year students. The most frequently used assessment method was the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) (n = 6, 26%). About half of study outcomes showed a significant increase in positive attitudes towards interprofessional education after interventions across all medical years. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review showed some evidence of a post-intervention change of attitudes towards IPE across different medical years studied. IPE was successfully introduced both in pre-clinical and clinical years of the medical curriculum. With respect to changes in attitudes to IPE, we could not demonstrate a difference between interventions delivered in early and later years of the curriculum. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020160964 .
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- Joana Berger-Estilita
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- School of Medicine, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Oral Health Attitudes among Preclinical and Clinical Dental Students in Germany. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17124253. [PMID: 32549206 PMCID: PMC7344414 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Oral health care providers are expected to show good examples of oral health behaviours and attitudes to their community. Previous studies displayed the constructive effect of dental education on oral hygiene manners of undergraduate students. The aim of this survey was to assess and compare aspects of oral health attitudes and behaviours between preclinical and clinical dental students in German universities. The German-language version of the HU-DBI was distributed to preclinical and clinical students from different German universities. Dichotomized (agree/disagree) responses to 20 HU-DBI items were provided in this study, with a maximum possible score of 19. A quantitative estimate of oral health attitudes and behaviours was provided by the total of appropriate answers given to every statement by each group. Data were analysed statistically. The overall mean score of answers favouring good oral hygiene was marginally higher in preclinical (14.62) than clinical students (14.31) but showed no statistical significance. Similarly, the analysis of each item individually displayed no statistically significant differences between preclinical and clinical participants, except in a single item of the survey. This study showed no effective differences in oral hygiene attitudes and behaviour between preclinical and clinical students in German universities. This reveals a weak effect of dental education on improving students' oral health attitudes in Germany and might demand the introduction of more courses emphasizing the importance of correct oral health behaviour of health care providers.
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Depression, sleeping pattern, and suicidal ideation among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional pilot study. J Public Health (Oxf) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-020-01304-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Pawlaczyk M, Siembida J, Balaj K, Rajewska-Rager A. The assessment of stress level, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and defense mechanisms among Polish and English medical students. Ann Gen Psychiatry 2020; 19:29. [PMID: 32391067 PMCID: PMC7196228 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-020-00274-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Medical education is proven to be associated with a high degree of psychological stress. Different coping strategies used by students have been investigated on their efficacy. So far, studies on medical students have been limited to a single population. AIM OF THE STUDY Our study aimed to identify differences in the prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress levels, and defense mechanisms among two groups of medical students, the Polish and English-speaking divisions. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included two groups of first-year medical students, the Polish and English-speaking divisions, comprising 305 participants (n = 204 Polish, n = 101 English, men = 127, women = 176). It was divided into two periods: the students received author questionnaires during an exam-free academic period and then completed the same questionnaires during an exam session. The survey contained questions pertaining to demographics and studying habits among participants and included the Defense Style Questionnaire and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales. Data were analyzed using STATISTICA version 12.0, and p ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Polish medical students presented with significantly increased overall stress levels (p = 0.007858) and depressive symptoms (p = 0.030420) compared to the English division students. Polish students also presented with more symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety during the exam period compared to the exam-free period (p = 0.000625), which did not apply to the English-speaking students. The English division students reached higher scores in the mature defense mechanisms section than the Polish students (p = 0.000001). The use of mature defense mechanisms correlated negatively with the intensity of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in both groups, while immature defense mechanisms promoted higher values of those variables (p = 0.000001). CONCLUSIONS Our study showed significant and multidirectional differences between medical students of the Polish and English divisions attending the same university. Such results could suggest that strategies aimed at reducing depressive symptoms among medical students ought to be adapted towards the needs of a specific population.
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- M Pawlaczyk
- 1Department of Adult Psychiatry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- 2Psychiatry Students Scientific Group, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- 2Psychiatry Students Scientific Group, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- 1Department of Adult Psychiatry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Neureiter D, Klieser E, Neumayer B, Winkelmann P, Urbas R, Kiesslich T. Feasibility of Kahoot! as a Real-Time Assessment Tool in (Histo-)pathology Classroom Teaching. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2020; 11:695-705. [PMID: 33117039 PMCID: PMC7547141 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s264821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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PURPOSE New technologies like gamification are continuously integrated into medical education during the last years. However, the benefit and implementation of such gaming platforms are not clearly studied. This analysis assesses the feasibility of Kahoot! regarding simplicity and low-cost performance as a learning/teaching tool for medical education in (histo-)pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this feasibility pilot study, we developed 36 modules for different benign and malignant tumors, covering four major topics: gastrointestinal tract, dermatology, urogenital tract, and hematology. Each module included histomorphological text-based questions for education of 2nd-year medical students. The online gaming-platform Kahoot! was anonymously implemented before and after "classical" medical education which included discussions of histological slides for each tumor entity using Microsoft PowerPoint-based presentations in combination with microscopical demonstrations. Participating students were invited to a seven-questions evaluation about the online educational approach. RESULTS Overall, 23 of 51 students of the study class completed the pre- and the post-evaluation of Kahoot! in one or more organ systems. The percentage of correct answers increased from the initial mean/median of 47.2/45% to 77.2/76.3%. Simultaneously, the time for answering questions decreased by roughly 50% (from mean/median time of 9.1/8.3 seconds to 5.1/4.3 seconds) from pre- to post-assessment. The results were independent of gender; however, there were scoring differences between the different organ systems. Students positively evaluated the routine implementation of the gaming-platform Kahoot! within medical education. CONCLUSION Kahoot! is as a simple, direct, and low-cost application in medical teaching improving learning outcomes of pathomorphological topics with high acceptance by students. Kahoot!-based evaluations should be also performed in more advanced topics in the field of histopathology.
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- Daniel Neureiter
- Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Correspondence: Daniel NeureiterInstitute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, AustriaTel +43 (0)5 7255 29027Fax +43 (0)5 7255 29099 Email
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- Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Cancer Cluster Salzburg, Institute of Pathology, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Paracelsus Medical University/Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg, Austria
- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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Bergmann C, Muth T, Loerbroks A. Medical students' perceptions of stress due to academic studies and its interrelationships with other domains of life: a qualitative study. MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2019; 24:1603526. [PMID: 31007152 PMCID: PMC6493308 DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2019.1603526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medical students have been found to experience considerable stress due to their academic studies. The high demands associated with academic studies may interfere with demands in other domains of life. Conversely, demands in those other domains of life may conflict with academic studies. OBJECTIVE We aimed to better understand the potential inter-relationships between the demands related to academic studies and in other domains of life. DESIGN A total of 68 medical students from a medical school in Germany participate in eight focus groups. Sessions were structured by a topic guide and were recorded, transcribed and content-analyzed. RESULTS Embarking on one's medical studies was perceived to be associated with important personal challenges, such as living alone for the first time and finding a new social role in one's peer group. Permanent stress was perceived to result in emotional exhaustion, which spilled over in other domains of life. Students reported to feel guilty if they did not spend their limited spare time on learning. Consequently, they felt to have little time for leisure time activities and a healthy lifestyle. Feelings of social isolation, especially during exam phases, were reported. Leisure activities were perceived to facilitate recovery from academic stress. Social ties were subjectively able to reduce stress, but also to increase stress due to demands. Side jobs were perceived to increase stress and to be time-consuming and were thus perceived to result in poorer academic performance. Certain personality characteristics seemed to amplify those perceptions. For instance, high levels of conscientiousness were felt to relate to higher expectations regarding one's academic performance and thus increased stress. CONCLUSION The demands associated with medical studies, the demands in private life, lacking resources for recovery and certain personal traits as well as interactions between those domains can contribute to stress among medical students and reduce well-being.
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- Christin Bergmann
- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Center for Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Center for Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Center for Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Mannheim Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
- CONTACT Adrian Loerbroks Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Center for Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Düsseldorf, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225Düsseldorf, Germany
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Geier AK, Saur C, Lippmann S, Nafziger M, Frese T, Deutsch T. LeiKA: an optional German general practice teaching project for first-semester medical students: who is taking part and why? A cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e032136. [PMID: 31676656 PMCID: PMC6830716 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study investigates students' adoption of LeiKA, a new extracurricular longitudinal general practice (GP) teaching project. LeiKA aims to attract a broad range of students, not only those who are already planning to become GPs. This study compares participants' and non-participants' characteristics, career preferences and job-related value orientations to assess the programme's initial potential to increase the number of students subsequently entering GP careers. Additionally, students' motives for taking part in the programme were explored. DESIGN We analysed administrative data and data from a cross-sectional questionnaire survey for the first three cohorts. LeiKA participants were compared with non-participants regarding baseline characteristics, career intentions and attitudes associated with GP careers. There was also a qualitative analysis of the reasons for taking part. SETTING Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig, Germany. PARTICIPANTS First-semester medical students in the years 2016-2018. RESULTS In the first 3 years, 86 of 90 LeiKA slots were taken, 9.0% (n=86/960) of those eligible to apply. LeiKA participants were a mean of 0.6 years older (LeiKA: 21.5 vs whole cohort: 20.9 years, p<0.001) and slightly more interested in long-term doctor-patient relationships (3.6 vs 3.3, scale from 1 'unimportant' to 5 'very important', p=0.018), but did not differ regarding other characteristics and attitudes. Although more participants definitely favoured a GP career (13.1% vs 4.9%, p=0.001), it was a possible option for most students in both groups (78.6% vs 74.0%). Early acquisition of skills and patient contact were the main motives for taking part, stated by 60.7% and 41.7% of the participants, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The extracurricular programme was taken up by a broad range of students, indicating its potential to attract more students to become GPs. The reasons for taking part that we identified may guide the planning of other similar projects.
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- Anne-Kathrin Geier
- Department of General Practice, University of Leipzig, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, University of Leipzig, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, University of Leipzig, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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Pham T, Bui L, Nguyen A, Nguyen B, Tran P, Vu P, Dang L. The prevalence of depression and associated risk factors among medical students: An untold story in Vietnam. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0221432. [PMID: 31430339 PMCID: PMC6701769 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression is a common mental health problem in medical students worldwide. The association between depression and motivation in Vietnamese medical students is not well-documented. OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of self-reported depression and to identify associated risk factors among medical students at Hanoi Medical University (HMU). METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted on medical students with clinical experience at HMU from November 2015 to January 2016. We used the multistage cluster random sampling technique to select and invite students to complete a questionnaire including demographic characteristics, Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), Academic Motivation Scale (AMS), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ). RESULTS Among 494 participants (78.8% response rate), the prevalence of self-reported depression was 15.2% (95%CI:12.0%-19.0%), and suicidal ideation was 7.7% (95%CI:6.2%-9.5%). Self-reported depression was significantly associated with perceived financial burden, physical inactivity, being senior student, perceived negative influence of night shifts, and non-self-determined motivation profile. Suicidal ideation was significantly associated with perceived financial burden and non-self-determined motivation profile. In the multivariable regression models, significant risk factors for self-reported depression were non-self-determined motivation (PR = 2.62, 95%CI:1.68-4.07), perceived financial burden (PR = 1.95, 95%CI:1.39-2.73), and vigorous level of physical activity (PR = 0.43, 95%CI:0.20-0.942). For suicidal ideation, non-self-determined motivation (PR = 2.33, 95%CI:1.13-4.80) and perceived financial burden (PR = 1.91, 95%CI:1.16-3.13) were significant risk factors. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS The strengths of our study included a representative sample, a good response rate, and using a good depression screening tool. However, the PHQ-9 only allowed us to screen for depression, and the translation of the AMS and IPAQ into Vietnamese could potentially decrease these tools' validity. CONCLUSION The prevalence of self-reported depression and suicidal ideation in medical students is notably higher compared to the general population in Vietnam. Non-self-determined motivation and financial burden were the prominent risk factors for both the depression and suicidal ideation in medical students.
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- Tung Pham
- Center for Population Health and Sciences, Hanoi University of Public Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Friendship and Science for Health Research group, Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Physiology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center for Population Health and Sciences, Hanoi University of Public Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Friendship and Science for Health Research group, Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Friendship and Science for Health Research group, Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Friendship and Science for Health Research group, Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Friendship and Science for Health Research group, Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Friendship and Science for Health Research group, Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Laboratory Center, Hanoi University of Public Health, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Simon L, Obadan-Udoh E, Yansane AI, Gharpure A, Licht S, Calvo J, Deschner J, Damanaki A, Hackenberg B, Walji M, Spallek H, Kalenderian E. Improving Oral-Systemic Healthcare through the Interoperability of Electronic Medical and Dental Records: An Exploratory Study. Appl Clin Inform 2019; 10:367-376. [PMID: 31141831 PMCID: PMC6541474 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1688832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Electronic health records (EHRs) are rarely shared among medical and dental providers. The purpose of this study was to assess current information sharing and the value of improved electronic information sharing among physicians and dentists in Germany and the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS A survey was validated and distributed electronically to physicians and dentists at four academic medical centers. Respondents were asked anonymously about EHR use and the medical and dental information most valuable to their practice. RESULTS There were 118 responses, a response rate of 23.2%. The majority (63.9%) of respondents were dentists and the remainder were physicians. Most respondents (66.3%) rated the importance of sharing information an 8 or above on a 1-to-10 Likert scale. Dentists rated the importance of sharing clinical information significantly higher than physicians (p = 0.0033). Most (68.5%) providers could recall an instance when access to medical or dental information would have improved patient care. Dentists were significantly more likely to report this than physicians (p = 0.008). CONCLUSION Physicians would value a standardized measure of "oral health" in their EHR. Dentists were less likely to find specific medical diagnostic test results of value. Both dentists and physicians agreed that oral-systemic health was important; interoperable EHRs could facilitate information transfer between providers and enhance research on oral-systemic health connections. Both dentists and physicians believed that an interoperable EHR would be useful to practice, but desired information was different between these groups. Refinement of the information needed for shared practice is required.
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- Lisa Simon
- Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, United States
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, United States
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- University Medical Center, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, Technology Services and Informatics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas, United States
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- The University of Sydney School of Dentistry, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, United States
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Deutsch T, Winter M, Lippmann S, Geier AK, Braun K, Frese T. Willingness, concerns, incentives and acceptable remuneration regarding an involvement in teaching undergraduates - a cross-sectional questionnaire survey among German GPs. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:33. [PMID: 30683085 PMCID: PMC6347773 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-018-1445-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, many undergraduate general practice curricula include community-based courses at general practitioners' (GPs') offices. Usually the academic general practice departments collaborate with networks of affiliated teaching practices. To successfully master the challenge of network development and extension, more information is needed about GPs' willingness to be involved in different teaching formats, important influencing factors, incentives, barriers, and the need for financial compensation. METHODS In this cross-sectional study a questionnaire survey was conducted among all GPs working in Leipzig and environs (German postal code area 04). In addition to descriptive statistics, group comparisons and logistic regression were performed to reveal differences between GPs with and without an interest in teaching. RESULTS Response rate was 45.3% with 339 analyzable questionnaires. The average age was 52.0 years and 58.4% were women. Sixty-two participants stated that they were already involved in teaching undergraduates. Altogether 60.1% of all GPs and 53.5% among those who didn't teach yet were basically interested in being involved in undergraduate education. The interested GPs could imagine devoting on average 6.9 h per month to teaching activities. GPs interested in teaching were on average younger, were more actively involved in continuing education and professional associations, and more frequently had pre-existing teaching experiences. The willingness to teach differed substantially among teaching formats. GPs were more willing to teach at their own practices rather than at university venues and they preferred skills-oriented content. Comprehensive organization on the part of the university including long-term scheduling and available teaching materials was rated as most important to increase the attractiveness of teaching. Time restraints and decreased productivity were rated as the most important barriers. Interested GPs appreciated financial compensation, particularly for teaching at university venues, and demanded amounts of money corresponding to German GPs' hourly income. CONCLUSIONS The GPs' interest in undergraduate teaching is generally high indicating a substantial pool of potential preceptors. Recruitment strategies should consider the collaboration with institutions involved in residency and continuing education as well as with professional associations. Comprehensive organization by the responsible department should be promoted and time restraints and decreased productivity should be overtly addressed and financially compensated.
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- Tobias Deutsch
- Department of General Practice, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of General Practice, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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Riedel F, Riedel M, Freis A, Heil J, Golatta M, Schuetz F, Sohn C, Hennigs A. Exam preparatory course for the 2nd part of the German medical examination in obstetrics and gynecology - a potential tool for the recruitment of new residents during the occupational decision process before the practical year? BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:24. [PMID: 30654790 PMCID: PMC6335710 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1457-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The "Second Stage of the Physician Exam" at the end of the 5th year of medical school in Germany is the final step before the "Practical Year." An exam preparatory class can cover the complete content of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) in two days. We raise the question of whether such training might promote students' interest in the given specialty during occupational decision making and whether it could even be used by hospitals as a recruitment tool. This investigation is even more important in the context of fierce competition among young professionals at clinics and in different specialties. METHODS We conducted a multimodal course evaluation for four exam preparatory courses (each of which lasted two days and involved 8.5 h of teaching), including pre- and post-course tests with 20 multiple-choice questions to quantify the level of skill gain. Additionally, a standardized evaluation of course satisfaction was performed, followed by a post-exam questionnaire that dealt with studying activities and individual professional objectives. RESULTS Overall, n = 197 students took part in four identical courses. Among them, n = 121 completed the pre-/post-course tests, n = 170 completed the evaluation, and n = 110 completed the post-exam questionnaire. An average improvement from 13.9 to 17.2 correct answers was observed (max. 20; pre-/post-difference 95%-CI: [2.77; 3.86], t-test: p < 0.0001). By trend, the students noted that course participation positively influenced their later choice of specialty training (m = 3.63; scale 1 = "strongly disagree," 5 = "strongly agree"). CONCLUSIONS In addition to self-studying, condensed classroom training is effective and reasonable and might also increase the attractivity of OB/GYN among students and have a positive effect on recruitment.
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- Fabian Riedel
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecologic Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Schumann M, Maaz A, Peters H. Doctors on the move: a qualitative study on the driving factors in a group of Egyptian physicians migrating to Germany. Global Health 2019; 15:2. [PMID: 30616646 PMCID: PMC6322233 DOI: 10.1186/s12992-018-0434-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Migration of physicians has become a global phenomenon with significant implications for the healthcare delivery systems worldwide. The motivations and factors driving physician’s migration are complex and continuously evolving. Purpose of this study is to explore the driving forces in a group of Egyptian physicians and final-years medical students preparing to migrate to Germany. Methods A qualitative study was conducted based on social constructivism epistemology. In five focus group discussions, there participated a total 12 residents and 6 final-year medical students from 7 different training and workplace locations in Egypt. The participants provided information about their motivation and planning for migration. We applied a coding framework based on the concept of push/pull factors and barriers/facilitators for migration, and used Atlas.ti software for analysis. Results The thematic analysis indicated that the migration within the study’s participants results from a specific weighting of push and pull factors. Push factors are considered to be more important than pull factors. Factors related to professional development play a leading role. The route of migration towards Germany is mainly determined by the low hurdle registration and licensing requirements in this destination country compared to other countries. In some cases, Germany is regarded as a “transit country”, a step on the road to other European countries. The intent, planning and preparation of migration is assisted considerably by the local formation of a community and culture of migration with multiple ways for information exchange, identity building and social support through face-to-face and online channels. Conclusions This study specifies – in a group of Egyptian physicians and final-year medical students – the perceived push and pull factors which influenced their intent to migrate to Germany. In addition to the general wealth gap, their particular route of migration is mainly determined by the requirements in licensing and registration procedures for foreign physicians in the potential destination country. The planning and preparation of a move is substantially facilitated by their joining a social network and a community of migrating physicians.
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- Marwa Schumann
- Dieter Scheffner Center for Medical Education and Educational Research, Dean's Office of Student Affairs, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free and Humboldt University Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.,Medical Education Department, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Dieter Scheffner Center for Medical Education and Educational Research, Dean's Office of Student Affairs, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free and Humboldt University Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Dieter Scheffner Center for Medical Education and Educational Research, Dean's Office of Student Affairs, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free and Humboldt University Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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