Combatting the occurrence of needle-stick injuries in a medical school: why is it still an issue?
Needle-stick injuries (NSIs) pose a safety risk for healthcare workers with great potential for serious infections. The aim was to determine numbers and causes of NSIs as well as the frequency with which medic... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Franca Keicher, Janina Zirkel, Tobias Leutritz and Sarah K önig Tags: Research Source Type: research

Development of an integrated milestone assessment tool across multiple early-adopter programs for breaking bad news: a pilot project
The transition of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to milestone assessment creates opportunities for collaboration and shared assessments across graduate medical programs. Break... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anisha Turner, Sricharan Gopakumar, Charles Minard, Danielle Guffey, Nathan Allen, Dick Kuo, Kelly Poszywak and M. Tyson Pillow Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation and associated factors of public health emergency management among medical college students in a city in Southwest China: a cross-sectional study
Colleges and universities face an increased risk of public health emergencies. Among them, medical colleges and universities deserve more attention as they serve as the play a fundamental role in providing pub... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Xinrui Chen, Meng Zhang, Qingqing Bu, Bo Tan and Dan Deng Tags: Research Source Type: research

Increasing pediatric radiation oncology capacity in sub-saharan Africa using technology: a pilot of a pediatric radiation oncology virtual training course
The shortage of skilled healthcare professionals in pediatric oncology and the limited access to training programs remain significant challenges in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. The the Pediatric Radiation O... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Adedayo O. Joseph, Adeseye M. Akinsete, Azeezat O. Ajose, Aishat T. Oladipo, Adeola Maliki, Korede Akindele, Michelle Mangongolo, Samuel Adeneye and Wilfred Ngwa Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perception of the operation theater learning environment and related factors among anesthesia students in Ethiopian higher education teaching hospitals: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Operation theater learning involves three key elements: clinical work, learning, and the environment. There is little evidence regarding the operating theatre learning environment for anesthesia trainees. Iden... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Habtemariam Wubshet, Abatneh Feleke Agegnehu, Misganaw Mengie Workie and Yonas Addisu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Interventions, methods and outcome measures used in teaching evidence-based practice to healthcare students: an overview of systematic reviews
To fully implement the internationally acknowledged requirements for teaching in evidence-based practice, and support the student ’s development of core competencies in evidence-based practice, educators at pro... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lea D. Nielsen, Mette M. L øwe, Francisco Mansilla, Rene B. Jørgensen, Asviny Ramachandran, Bodil B. Noe and Heidi K. Egebæk Tags: Research Source Type: research

Debating: effective and satisfactory learning method in dentistry
Education in the modern world of health needs diverse methods of learning and teaching. The traditional education model has limited capacity for developing abilities such as critical thinking, problem-solving,... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Marjaneh Meschi, Samane Shirahmadi, Mahrokh Amiri and Nikki Ebrahimi-Siaghi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Analysis of ten-year teaching evaluation of oral microbiology lab curriculum
Based on the updated teaching philosophy of oral microbiology, Wuhan University School of Stomatology initiated a reform in the teaching of oral microbiology in 2009. As part of this reform, an oral microbiolo... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Yu Xu, Xingji Ding, Wenhui Wang, Yazhuo Li and Min Nie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of the efficacy of a simulation model used in oral and maxillofacial surgery education
The traditional teaching methods of dental education are gradually being replaced with futuristic education methods based on the usage of educational tools such as mannequin-based simulation models and virtual... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Aysegul Erten Taysi, Nuri Mert Taysi and Soner Sismanoglu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Handling the desire to die – evaluation of an elective course for medical students
The desire to die can occur in palliative care patients with a prevalence of up to 22%. Not every desire to die is accompanied by a pressure to act, but usually by a burden that can arise from various factors.... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: M Schallenburger, J Schwartz, Yann-Nicolas Batzler, St Meier, R K üppers, Th Tenge, A Doll, K Kremeike, D Wetzchewald and M Neukirchen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Medical students ’ perceptions of integrating social media into a narrative medicine programme for 5th-year clerkship in Taiwan: a descriptive qualitative study
The growing demands in integrating digital pedagogies in learning (e.g., social media) contribute to disrupting many fields, including the medical humanities education. However, the strengths and barriers behi... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Yosika Septi Mauludina, Bao Lan Hoang, Tsai-Yu Wang, Chang-Chyi Jenq, Chi-Hsien Huang and Chien-Da Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Predictors of student preparedness for advanced pharmacy practice experiences
A capstone course often serves as the final checkpoint of student readiness before the commencement of experiential training. The purpose of this study was to determine if the assessment components from the ca... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Shantanu Rao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Clinical virtual simulation: predictors of user acceptance in nursing education
Using virtual patients integrated in simulators expands students ’ training opportunities in healthcare. However, little is known about the usability perceived by students and the factors/determinants that pred... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jos é Miguel Padilha, Patrício Costa, Paulino Sousa and Ana Ferreira Tags: Research Source Type: research

Utilization of 3D evaluation for assessing selective caries removal practice in pre-clinical dental students: a pilot study
Practicing and assessment of selective caries removal techniques in dental students remain challenges in many dental schools. The aim of this study was to utilize a 3D assessment technique, within a designated... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 15, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Worachate Romalee, Nattira Suksudaj, Patchayaporn Doungkom, Ding-Han Wang, Ming-Lun Hsu and Piyaphong Panpisut Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of three-dimensional heads-up system versus traditional microscopic system in medical education for vitreoretinal surgeries: a prospective study
To compare the value and efficiency of the three-dimensional (3D) heads-up surgical system and traditional microscopic (TM) system in teaching and learning vitreoretinal surgeries. (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 15, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Xin-yu Zhao, Qing Zhao, Ning-ning Li, Chu-ting Wang, Yin-han Wang, Li-hui Meng, Han-yi Min and You-xin Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research