Could application of leader-member exchange theory have saved a residency mentorship program?
AbstractMentorship may offer prot égés numerous benefits including improved self-esteem, increased interest in research, and/or enhanced productivity. Without proper planning, reflection, and evaluation, however, mentorship programs may result in undesirable consequences. In this paper we describe a mentorship program designed to improve psychosocial support and professional development for residents, that while initially successful, was terminated due to perceptions of inequity that led to strife among residents and ultimately created a toxic learning climate. Leader-member exchange theory provides a lens through whi...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 25, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Words matter: Translanguaging in medical communication skills training
AbstractMedical communication across languages is gaining attention as the multilingual character of local, regional, and national populations across the world continues to grow. Effectively communicating with patients involves not only learning medical terminology, but also understanding the community ’s linguistic practices, and gaining the ability to explain health concepts in patient-centered language. Language concordance between physicians and patients improves patient outcomes, but methods to teach communication skills for physicians are usually limited to the majority or official languag e. For example, in U.S. ...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 18, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Case presentation methods: a randomized controlled trial of the one-minute preceptor versus SNAPPS in a controlled setting
ConclusionOMP and SNAPPS equally promote medical students ’ expression of clinical reasoning. The SNAPPS technique was more effective than the OMP technique in helping students to take on an active role during case presentation. We propose SNAPPS as an effective learning tool, engaging students and promoting the expression of their clinical reasoning as part of a case presentation. (Source: Perspectives on Medical Education)
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 18, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
COVID-19: a unique learning opportunity if the well-being of learners and frontline workers is adequately supported
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Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 18, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Correction to: Teaching health professionals how to tailor gender-affirming medicine protocols: A design thinking project
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The name of David Rojas Gualdron was presented incorrectly in the author list and in the conflict of interest. The corrected author list is given above. The original article has been … (Source: Perspectives on Medical Education)
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 13, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
The sensemaking narratives of scientists working in health professions education scholarship units: The Canadian experience
DiscussionRespondents ’ narrative revealed a mismatch between the value they associated with teaching- and service-related pursuits, and the value the institution associated with those pursuits. Participants indicated a need to reconceptualize the institutional value associated with these endeavors. (Source: Perspectives on Medical Education)
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 10, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Making the transition: A perspective from two PhDs in the US
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Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - May 6, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Evidence-based medicine, shared decision making and the hidden curriculum: a qualitative content analysis
DiscussionAddressing the hidden curriculum in formal curricular material should be explored as a novel strategy to foster a positive attitude towards EBM and SDM and to improve patient outcomes by encouraging the use of these skills. (Source: Perspectives on Medical Education)
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 21, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
“The biggest barrier was my own self”: the role of social comparison in non-traditional students’ journey to medicine
This study investigates how non-traditional applicants used social comparison to shape their preferences, beliefs and predictions whilst preparing an application for medical school.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 UK medical students from non-traditional backgrounds to explore their process of ‘getting ready’ for medical school, and the role social comparison played in their experiences. Thematic analysis was used to inductively develop themes in the data, before findings were interpreted through the ‘ triadic model’ of social comparison.ResultsFindings revealed that participants looked to...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 21, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
When will I get my paper back? A replication study of publication timelines for health professions education research
This study replicates Himmelstein ’s work with a sample of 14 HPE journals published between 2008–2018. Using PubMed, 19,182 article citations were retrieved. Open metadata for each were downloaded, including the date the article was received by the journal, date the authors resubmitted revisions, date the journal accepted the article, and date of entry into PubMed. Journals without publication history metadata were excluded.ResultsPublication history data were available for 55% (n = 8) of the journals sampled. The publication histories of 4,735 (25%) articles were analyzed. Mean time from: (1) author submission...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 20, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Teaching health professionals how to tailor gender-affirming medicine protocols: A design thinking project
AbstractBackgroundContent knowledge surrounding transgender (trans) medicine is currently lacking in the formal medical education curricula. Evidence indicates that the main protocols used to assess and refer trans patients for gender-affirming medicine are misunderstood by health professionals, and require flexible adaptation to achieve health equity and patient-centred care.ApproachA free online educational tool for gender-affirming medicine,The Path to Patient-Centred Care, was developed to teach learners how to adapt assessment protocols. Resource creation was supported by a knowledge translation grant that endorse...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 15, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Student perspectives on competency-based portfolios: Does a portfolio reflect their competence development?
This study explored how students select and document performance data in their portfolios and how they perceive these data to be representative for their competence development.MethodsStudents uploaded performance data in a competency-based portfolio. During one clerkship period, twelve students also recorded an audio diary in which they reflected on experiences and feedback that they perceived to be indicants of their competence development. Afterwards, these students were interviewed to explore the extent to which the performance documentation in the portfolio corresponded with what they considered illustrative evidenc...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Getting to know our non-traditional and rejected medical school applicants
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Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 7, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
When quick response codes didn ’t do the trick
AbstractMedical education programs in the United States or Canada comply with the Liaison Committee on medical education standards to ensure their graduates provide proficient medical care. One standard includes student development as a lifelong learner. The competency of lifelong learning is developed through self-directed activities such as students evaluating their learning objectives and resources without external help.Quick response (QR) codes were the technological tools introduced in a traditional medical institution to enhance students’ self-directed initiative to tap resources. Relevant lecture objectives an...
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Collective competence: Moving from individual to collaborative expertise
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Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - April 2, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
