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Narrative Medicine As A Means Of Training Medical Students Toward Residency Competencies, Shannon L. Arntfield, Kristen Slesar, Jennifer Dickson, Rita Charon Jun 2013

Narrative Medicine As A Means Of Training Medical Students Toward Residency Competencies, Shannon L. Arntfield, Kristen Slesar, Jennifer Dickson, Rita Charon

Paediatrics Publications

Objective: This study sought to explore the perceived influence of narrative medicine training on clinical skill development of fourth-year medical students, focusing on competencies mandated by ACGME and the RCPSC in areas of communication, collaboration, and professionalism. Methods: Using grounded-theory, three methods of data collection were used to query twelve medical students participating in a one-month narrative medicine elective regarding the process of training and the influence on clinical skills. Iterative thematic analysis and data triangulation occurred. Results: Response rate was 91% (survey), 50% (focus group) and 25% (follow-up). Five major findings emerged. Students perceive that they: develop and improve …


Women’S Health Educational Opportunities At The University Of Iowa’S Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Marygrace Elson Mar 2013

Women’S Health Educational Opportunities At The University Of Iowa’S Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Marygrace Elson

Marygrace Elson

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s educational programs span a continuum of learners from undergraduate premedical students to continuing education for practicing providers in Iowa and nearby states. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to teaching women-centered, compassionate, evidence-based care and fostering life-long learning. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a part of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and the University of Iowa Health Care at the University of Iowa.


Graduate Medical Education 2012-2013 Annual Report, Children's Mercy Hospital Jan 2013

Graduate Medical Education 2012-2013 Annual Report, Children's Mercy Hospital

GME Annual Reports

Annual report of the Children's Mercy Hospital Graduate Medical Education department, including pediatric residency, internal medicine/pediatrics residency, fellowship programs, medical students, continuing medical education, and library services.