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Cross sectional analysis of student-led surgical societies in fostering medical student interest in Canada
The objective of this study was to examine how surgery interest groups (SIGs) across Canada function and influence medical students ’ interest in surgical careers.
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 8, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jin Soo A. Song, Connor McGuire, Michael Vaculik, Alexander Morzycki and Madelaine Plourde Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of Canadian medical students: a cross-sectional study
While the importance of medical students ’ demographic characteristics in influencing the scope and location of their future practice is recognized, these data are not systematically collected in Canada. This s...
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 12, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rishad Khan, Tavis Apramian, Joel Hosung Kang, Jeffrey Gustafson and Shannon Sibbald Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The influence of income on medical school admissions in Canada: a retrospective cohort study
The socioeconomic status of applicants to Canadian medical schools has been understudied in the past two decades. Institutional efforts have been made to address the lack of socioeconomic diversity across Cana...
Source: BMC Medical Education - July 1, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tyler Pitre, Alexander Thomas, Kyle Evans, Aaron Jones, Margo Mountjoy and Andrew P. Costa Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being and training of medical clerks: a pan-Canadian survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented and potentially stressful event that inserted itself into the 2019 –2020 Canadian medical curriculum. However, its impact on stress and subsequent professional pa...
Source: BMC Medical Education - October 27, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Myriam Abbas, Malek Dhane, Mich èle Beniey, Léamarie Meloche-Dumas, Mohamed Eissa, Natasha Guérard-Poirier, Myriam El-Raheb, Florence Lebel-Guay, Adam Dubrowski and Erica Patocskai Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Attitude and knowledge of medical students about organ donation – training needs identified from a Canadian survey
Appropriate training of health professionals has been recommended to increase organ donation rates. Some studies have shown insufficient knowledge among medical students. This survey aims to describe their kno...
Source: BMC Medical Education - July 5, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Philippe Robert, F élix Bégin, Sasha Ménard-Castonguay, Anne-Julie Frenette, Hector Quiroz-Martinez, François Lamontagne, Emilie-Prudence Belley-Côté and Frédérick D’Aragon Tags: Research Source Type: research
Research experiences for Canadian aspiring physicians: a descriptive analysis of medical school admission policies concerning research involvement in Canada
Many aspiring physicians perceive research experience as a way to support their medical school applications; however, the importance of research experiences as articulated in medical school admission policies ...
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 5, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Laurie Yang, Irene Chang, Stacey Ritz and Lawrence Grierson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Anti-Indigenous bias of medical school applicants: a cross-sectional study
Structural and interpersonal anti-Indigenous racism is prevalent in Canadian healthcare. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls on medical schools to address anti-Indigenous bias in students. We measure...
Source: BMC Medical Education - September 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Pamela Roach, Santanna Hernandez, Amanda Carbert, Rabiya Jalil, Remo Panaccione and Shannon M. Ruzycki Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring medical students ’ perspectives of physician leadership
Leadership has been recognized as an important competency in medicine. Nevertheless, leadership curricula for Canadian medical students lacks standardization and may not be informed by medical students ’ perspe...
Source: BMC Medical Education - January 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Vo, Jacqueline Torti, Wael Haddara and Nabil Sultan Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of simulation based education on nursing confidence, knowledge and patient outcomes on general medicine units
The ability to quickly and reliably detect a clinically deteriorating patient and intervene appropriately is a skill nurses are expected to bring into practice. Simulation education has been shown to improve nurses' knowledge, confidence and communication, especially when focused on deteriorating patients.In a simulation center at a large tertiary level Canadian teaching hospital, a 4 h simulation based education session was developed for general medicine nursing staff. The education included a didactic lecture followed by four 40 min simulation scenarios focused on deteriorating patient.
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - November 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Crowe, Lisa Ewart, Sarah Derman Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
Clinical application of fetal genome-wide sequencing during pregnancy: position statement of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists
Purpose and scope
The aim of this position statement is to provide recommendations for Canadian healthcare professionals regarding the use of genome-wide sequencing (GWS) in the context of diagnostic testing of the fetus during pregnancy. This statement was developed to facilitate clinical translation of GWS as a prenatal diagnostic test and the development of best practices in Canada, but the applicability of this document is broader and aims to help professionals in other healthcare systems.
Methods of statement development
A multidisciplinary group was assembled to review existing literature on fetal GWS for genetic di...
Source: Journal of Medical Genetics - September 26, 2022 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Lazier, J., Hartley, T., Brock, J.-A., Caluseriu, O., Chitayat, D., Laberge, A.-M., Langlois, S., Lauzon, J., Nelson, T. N., Parboosingh, J., Stavropoulos, D. J., Boycott, K., Armour, C. M., On behalf of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists Tags: Open access Position statement Source Type: research
Genetic and metabolic investigations for neurodevelopmental disorders: position statement of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG)
Purpose and scope
The aim of this position statement is to provide recommendations for clinicians regarding the use of genetic and metabolic investigations for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), specifically, patients with global developmental delay (GDD), intellectual disability (ID) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This document also provides guidance for primary care and non-genetics specialists caring for these patients while awaiting consultation with a clinical geneticist or metabolic specialist.
Methods of statement development
A multidisciplinary group reviewed existing literature and guideli...
Source: Journal of Medical Genetics - May 22, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Carter, M. T., Srour, M., Au, P.-Y. B., Buhas, D., Dyack, S., Eaton, A., Inbar-Feigenberg, M., Howley, H., Kawamura, A., Lewis, S. M. E., McCready, E., Nelson, T. N., Vallance, H., on behalf of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists Tags: Open access Position statement Source Type: research
Deceased organ and tissue donation after medical assistance in dying: 2023 updated guidance for policy
CMAJ. 2023 Jun 26;195(25):E870-E878. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.230108.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Since Canadian Blood Services (CBS) developed policy guidance in 2019 for organ and tissue donation after medical assistance in dying (MAiD), the federal government has made changes to legislation related to MAiD. This document provides updated guidance for clinicians, organ donation organizations, end-of-life care experts, MAiD providers and policy-makers on the impact of these changes.METHODS: Canadian Blood Services assembled a group of 63 experts from critical care, organ and tissue donation, health care administration, MAiD, bioethics, l...
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - June 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kim Wiebe Lindsay C Wilson Ken Lotherington Caitlin Mills Sam D Shemie James Downar Organ and Tissue Donation After Medical Assistance in Dying – Guidance for Policy forum participants Source Type: research
