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Impact Of Reflective Learning On Physicians’ Attitudes And Care, Peter John Carek, William Geiger, Maurice W. Oelklaus, Wes James, Ann M. Karty
Impact Of Reflective Learning On Physicians’ Attitudes And Care, Peter John Carek, William Geiger, Maurice W. Oelklaus, Wes James, Ann M. Karty
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Reflection is thought to play a significant role in health professionals’ implementation of learning from continuing medical education (CME) courses into practice. The use of reflective learning as an integral aspect of CME activities to enhance learning and practice changes has not been studied. Therefore, the specific aim of the study is to examine the impact of a Web-based CME activity that emphasizes reflective learning on the attitudes and professional activities of family physicians. Individuals participating in online CME modules were asked to complete a Transition to Practice (t2p) questionnaire that was designed to encourage the participant to reflect on …
Implementation Of A Professional Enrichment Program To Enhance Medical School Experience, Linda R. Adkison, Andrea Hanson
Implementation Of A Professional Enrichment Program To Enhance Medical School Experience, Linda R. Adkison, Andrea Hanson
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Medical students experience stress during medical education that can negatively impact performance. Typical curricula in U.S. medical schools are rigorously intense and provide little or no time off between courses in the first two years of training. This intensity contributes to increased stress for students accustomed to performing academically near the top of the class prior to matriculating in medical school. We describe an innovative new academic calendar that was modified to create a Professional Enrichment Program. Students can step back from the rigors of coursework and engage in several types of activities in order to decompress from recent studying …