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How We "Breathed Life" Into Problem-Based Learning Cases Using A Mobile Application, Michelle Mclean, Victoria Brazil, Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) has been widely adopted in medical education. Learners become bored with paper based cases as they progress through their studies. Aim: To breathe life (i.e. develop virtual patients) into paper-based PBL cases. Methods: The ‘‘patients’’ in paper-based PBL cases in one Year 2 were transformed into virtual patients by simulated patients roleplaying and the videos and associated patient data uploaded to Bond’s Virtual Hospital, a mobile Application. In unsupervised ‘‘clinical teams’’, second-year students undertook ‘‘ward rounds’’ twice a week, prompted by a virtual consultant and registered nurse. Immediately following the ‘‘ward rounds’’, they met with a …

Medical Educators Working Abroad: Who Are They?, Michelle Mclean, Anna Da Silva, Judy Mckimm, Stella Major

Michelle McLean

Background: Medical education is an international activity. As students and educators travel across the globe to study and teach, both medical student populations and academic staff profiles are becoming increasingly multinational. Little is, however, known about medical educators who chose to work and live abroad. Methods: Following a pilot study in the Middle East, an online survey was adapted for an international audience. In addition to demographic data, information was collected about international medical educators’ countries of birth, where they had studied, their work history as well as their roles and responsibilities as medical educators. Results: The survey, completed by …

An Investigation Into The Use Of Filmed Scenarios For The Testing Of ‘Understanding People’ In Medical Selection Tests, Jennifer Bryce, Judy Nixon

Dr Jennifer Bryce

No abstract provided.

Teaching Of Biostatistics And Epidemiology In Medical Schools: How Do We Fare Compared With Developed Countries, Vijay Tiwari, Kuldeep Kumar, Sherin Raj

Kuldeep Kumar

Background Biostatistics is taught in almost all medical schools at the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels as a core course and is a prerequisite to epidemiology, public health and evidence-based medicine. However, it has to be taught in a different way in medical schools as compared with how it is taught to the students studying MSc (Biostatistics) or in the Statistics Department in universities. Objectives (1) To review the experience of teaching biostatistics in medical schools in India and compares the same with abroad (2) How best the curriculum can be designed as per the need of the medical students …

Evidence-Based Medicine Teaching In Uk Medical Schools, Emma Meats, Carl Heneghan, Mike Crilly, Paul Glasziou

Paul Glasziou

No abstract provided.

Does The Current Version Of 'Tomorrow's Doctors' Adequately Support The Role Of Evidence-Based Medicine In The Undergraduate Curriculum?, Mike Crilly, Paul Glasziou, Carl Heneghan, Emma Meats, Amanda Burls

Paul Glasziou

No abstract provided.

Gamsat: A 10-Year Retrospective Overview, With Detailed Analysis Of Candidates¿ Performance In 2014, Annette Mercer, Brendan Crotty, Louise Alldridge, Luc Le, Veronica Vele

Dr Luc Tu Le

Background: The Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test (GAMSAT) is undertaken annually in centres around Australia and a small number of overseas locations. Most Australian graduate entry medical schools also use Grade Point Average and interview score for selection. The aim of this study was to review the performance of the GAMSAT over the last 10 years; the study provides an analysis of the impact of candidates’ gender, age, language background, level of academic qualification and background discipline on performance; and details on the performance of higher-scoring candidates. These analyses were undertaken on the 2014 data; and trends in the …

Nephrology : Encouraging Self-Study Among Patients Of Non-Medical Scientific Professionals, Chuen-Tat Kang

Kang Chuen Tat (江俊达)

Medical journals are seldom touched by the scientific professionals that worked in non-related field of study. However, using nephrological journals to solve the health issues independently may be rare without relying on medical doctors and professionals that charge very high cost of medical consultation. For those patients potentially have been affected by renal diseases particularly related to diabetic nephrology, then it is recommended to assist oneself by taking additional initiatives to understand more about the health problem by summarising the content of independent nephrological research as below, not only able assist the patient affected but also helping the nephrology professionals …

Determining The Quality Of Assessment Items In Collaborations: Aspects To Discuss To Reach Agreement Developed By The Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration, Lambert Schuwirth, Jacob Pearce

Dr Jacob Pearce

The Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration (AMAC) project, funded by the Office of Learning and Teaching, seeks to provide an infrastructure and a road map to support collaboration between Australian medical schools in matters of assessment. This may not seem very new perhaps, because there are already several collaborations taking place in Australia, and, typically, they relate to joint item banks, (such as the IDEAL consortium), or joint test administration, (such as the International Foundation of Medicine tests). The AMAC project seeks to build on these existing collaborations in two ways: first, by tying these initiatives together and thus bundling the …

Association Between Applications Scores And Positive Onsite Interviews Of Pharmacy Residency Applicants, Sarah Nisly, Meredith L. Howard, Alex N. Issacs, Tate Trujillo

Sarah A. Nisly

Application to pharmacy residency programs has become increasingly competitive over the past several years. Although successful candidates must excel in the various stages of the application process, preparing written applications and securing onsite interviews are early and arguably the most difficult steps. Residency programs vary in the criteria used for offering onsite interviews. The majority of insight into this topic comes from surveys of residency program directors, but corresponding analyses of interview offers have been minimal...

Teaching Residents To Teach: Preparing Faculty And Clinical Educators, Sarah Nisly, Tracy Sprunger, Alison Walton, Tracy Costello, Jane Gervasio, Mary Andritz

Sarah A. Nisly

Poster abstract published in American Journal of Pharmacy Education.

Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Care Plan Grading Rubric In A Team-Taught Pharmacy Therapeutics Case Course, Tracy Sprunger, Alex Issacs, Alison Walton, Tracy Costello

Alison M. Walton

Poster Abstract published in American Journal of Pharmacy Education.

Teaching Residents To Teach: Preparing Faculty And Clinical Educators, Sarah Nisly, Tracy Sprunger, Alison Walton, Tracy Costello, Jane Gervasio, Mary Andritz

Alison M. Walton

Poster abstract published in American Journal of Pharmacy Education.

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: Apr-Jun 2014, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi, Kelsey Duinkerken, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

Contents for this quarterly report: A few numbers 6th Annual Faculty Days Data Management and the Jefferson Digital Commons Two new handouts Announcing New Grand Rounds-Department of Medicine Assorted new assets deposited in the JDC, including: faculty posters, MPH student capstones, Grand rounds, lectures and podcasts Jefferson Medical College yearbooks scanned 1950-1960 Meet Sumner Waldron Jackson, JMC graduate of 1914, hero martyr of the French Resistance during WWII. What is being said about the Jefferson Digital Commons

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: January-March 2013, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report includes statistics, new libguide for the Jefferson Digital Commons, new assets added to the collection.

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: Jan-Mar 2014, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi, Kelsey Duinkerken, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

The Jefferson Digital Commons has 184 new deposits this quarter. Ending this quarter brings the total number of assets to 8,811 and a total of 1,765,509 downloads. The most downloaded asset this quarter was: Multi-nutrient supplement improves hormone ratio associated with cancer risk. with 86 downloads registered from Jan 6, 2014 to April 1st. In this Issue: Reminders Assorted Highlights New Methods for providing feedback Exploring the JDC Visually New from the Archives What People are Saying Announcements Entire inventory of newly added assets spreadsheet located at bottom of page.

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: October-December 2013, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

Year end quarterly report for the Jefferson Digital Commons. Includes statistics, pie chart breaking down types of resources indexed in the JDC, comments from users, highlighted new assets in the collection.

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: April-June 2013, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report includes statistics, new assets and Digital Network overview.

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: October-December 2014, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi, Kelsey Duinkerken, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

This Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report will cover the following: Assorted statistics New assets added to the JDC Historical Materials What people are saying about the JDC

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: July-September 2013, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi

Daniel G. Kipnis

Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report. Includes new assets added to the JDC and statistics.

New Services To Enhance A Health Care Network's Reputation: Digital Commons At Lvhn, A Health Network Experience, Kristine A. Petre Mls, Cm, Ahip

Kristine A Petre, MLS, CM, AHIP

Live for a little over two years, Lehigh Valley Health Network’s repository, LVHN Scholarly Works, has enhanced the Network’s reputation and research credibility by increasing the visibility of its scholarship. In addition to enhancing the Network’s reputation, LVHN Scholarly Works has been instrumental in saving time and easing workflows for several of its residency programs as well as for ACGME accreditation, and has even contributed to filling in missing pieces of institutional history. As the initiative moves forward, the library continues to look for ways to further increase the visibility of LVHN’s scholarship and help to solve other challenges.

Over …

Redesign Of A Statewide Teaching Certificate Program For Pharmacy Residents, Jasmine Gonsalvo, Darin Ramsey, Amy Sheehan, Tracy Sprunger

Tracy L. Sprunger

Objectives. To identify and assess changes made to the Indiana Pharmacy Resident Teaching Certificate program over 10 years to adapt to the growing number and changing needs of pharmacy educators in the next generation. Design. In 2011, all resident program participants and directors were sent an electronic survey instrument designed to assess the perceived value of each program component. Assessment. Since 2003, the number of program participants has tripled, and the program has expanded to include additional core requirements and continuing education. Participants generally agreed that the speakers, seminar topics, seminar video recordings, and seminar offerings during the fall semester …

Teaching Residents To Teach: Preparing Faculty And Clinical Educators, Sarah Nisly, Tracy Sprunger, Alison Walton, Tracy Costello, Jane Gervasio, Mary Andritz

Tracy L. Sprunger

Poster abstract published in American Journal of Pharmacy Education.

Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Care Plan Grading Rubric In A Team-Taught Pharmacy Therapeutics Case Course, Tracy Sprunger, Alex Issacs, Alison Walton, Tracy Costello

Tracy L. Sprunger

Poster Abstract published in American Journal of Pharmacy Education.

Accuracy Of Electrocardiogram Reading By Family Practice Residents, Denise Sur, Lily Kaye, Michael Mikus, Jeffery Goad, Anthony Morena

Jeff Goad

Objectives: This study evaluated the electrocardiogram (EKG) reading skills of family practice residents. Methods: A multicenter study was carried out to evaluate the accuracy of EKG reading in the family practice setting. Based on the frequency and potential for clinical significance, we chose 18 common findings on 10 EKGs for evaluation. The EKGs were then distributed to residents at six family practice residencies. Residents were given one point for the identification of each correct EKG finding and scored based on the number correct over a total of 18. Results: Sixty-one residents (20 first year 23 second year; and 18 third …

Assessment Of Web-Based Training (Wbt) Modules On Learning Facilitation For Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Appe) In Pediatrics, Jennifer L. Morris, Chad A. Knoderer

Chad A. Knoderer

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of web-based training (WBT) modules to enhance and facilitate student pharmacists’ learning and their ability to provide pharmaceutical care to children during a pediatric advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE). METHODS: Pediatric-specific WBT modules were developed for completion by APPE students during a 4- week rotation. Pediatric modules covered developmental pharmacology; antimicrobial use and monitoring; fluids, electrolytes, and dehydration; and drug information. Students were responsible for completing all modules within the first week of the APPE. Preassessments and postassessments consisted of 8 to 10 multiple-choice questions, with scores ranging from 0 to 100 points. Data were …

The Rationale For And Use Of Assessment Frameworks: Improving Assessment And Reporting Quality In Medical Education, Jacob Pearce, Daniel Edwards, Julian Fraillon, Hamish Coates, Benedict Canny, David Wilkinson

Dr Daniel Edwards

An assessment framework provides a structured conceptual map of the learning outcomes of a programme of study along with details of how achievement of the outcomes can be measured. The rationale for using frameworks to underpin the targeting of essential content components is especially relevant for the medical education community. Frameworks have the capacity to improve validity and reliability in assessment, allowing test developers to more easily create robust assessment instruments. The framework used by the Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration (AMAC) is an interesting and relevant case study for the international community as it draws and builds on established processes …

Building Skills, Knowledge And Confidence In Eating And Exercise Behaviour Change: Brief Motivational Interviewing Training For Healthcare Providers, Peta Stapleton, Elizabeth Edwards, Kelly Williams, Lauren Ball

Peta B. Stapleton

Obesity related health problems affect individuals, families, communities and the broader health care system, however few healthcare providers (e.g., doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, counselors) receive formal training in obesity prevention interventions. We examined the effectiveness of training healthcare providers in brief motivational interviewing (brief MI) targeting eating and exercise behavior change. METHODS: 163 healthcare providers participated. 128 participants completed a one-day experiential brief MI training workshop followed by electronic peer-support and a further 35 matched controls did not receive the training. RESULTS: Participant's knowledge of brief MI and confidence in their ability to counsel patients using brief MI significantly …

Top Information Need Priorities Of Older Adults Newly Diagnosed With Active Myeloma, Joseph D. Tariman Phd

Joseph D Tariman PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN

No abstract provided.