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Using Learning Progressions To Map High School Student Understandings Of Molecular Genetics, Amber Todd, Lisa Kenyon

Medical Education Faculty Publications

Because the general public is beginning to encounter molecular genetics during the course of their everyday lives with things like genetic screening, genetically modified food, and stem cell research, among others; scientific literacy in molecular genetics is becoming increasingly important in society today. Two learning progressions have recently been published by Roseman, Caldwell, Gogos & Kurth (2006) and Duncan, Rogat & Yarden (2009). Our study aims to test the upper bounds of the Duncan et al. (2009) progression in three different classroom contests using 10th graders and supplying teachers with molecular genetics intervention units. These units differ from normal classroom …

Policy Analysis Of Health Professional Licensing During Disaster Response In The United States, Chris M. Buck

Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

Since the 1950s the number of major disaster declarations has more than tripled. These disasters cause an increase in the number of sick and injured individuals. In order to handle this increased patient load, health professionals must be brought in from outside the area, often from surrounding states. Current health professional licensing is maintained by each state individually, with post-disaster assistance made available through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), the Model State Emergency Health powers Act, the Nurse Licensure Compact, and the National Disaster Medical System. These programs …

First-Year Medical Student Objective Structured Clinical Exam Performance And Specialty Choice, Katherine A. Backes, Nicole J. Borges, S Bruce Binder, Brenda J. Roman

Medical Education Faculty Publications

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if first-year physical exam and interview Objective Structured Clinical Examination scores differ for medical students entering person or technique-oriented specialties. Methods: Objective Structured Clinical Examination physical exam and interview scores from 2004 to 2007 for first-year medical students (n=280) at one United States medical school were compared using t-tests based on specialty choice from this cohort of students. Results: T-test results (p<0.05) showed a significant difference in the mean physical exam (mean=92.85, sd=3.94) versus interview (mean=90.77, sd=6.76) scores for students entering person-oriented specialties (n=157, p<0.001). There was also a significant difference (p<0.05) in the mean physical exam (mean=93.46, sd=3.92) versus interview (mean=91.40, sd=5.75) scores for students entering technique-oriented specialties (n=123, p<0.001). Results indicate that physical exam scores are significantly higher than interview scores for students regardless of whether they enter person or technique-oriented specialties, except for psychiatry where interview scores were significantly higher than physical exam scores. Conclusion: Subsequent studies are needed to better understand the relationship of Objective Structured Clinical Examination performance and specialty choice by medical students.

Vital Signs, Summer 2012, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A forty-eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, alumni notes, and more.

Proceedings - Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine Fourth Annual Medical Student Research Symposium: Celebrating Medical Student Scholarship, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Medical Student Research Symposium Proceedings

The student abstract booklet is a compilation of abstracts from students' oral and poster presentations at Wright State University's Fourth Annual Boonshoft School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium held on April 5, 2012.

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, March 31, 2012, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This tri-fold program is from the annual meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on March 31, 2012 at the Rose Melnick Museum of Medical History at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

'A Lion In The House' Module For Health Care Education: Pediatric End-Of-Life Case Studies, Julia Reichert, Dean Parmelee, Steve Bognar, Karen Durgans, Melissa Godoy

Medical Education Faculty Publications

Justin's Story is part of Pediatric End-of-Life Case Studies, one of seven teaching modules drawn from the Emmy Award-winning documentary, A Lion in the House. A Lion in the House portrays an unprecedented, intimate look at the realities of childhood cancer through the journeys of five families and their professional caregivers over the course of 6 years. Justin's Story provides a forum for open-ended discussion and consideration of compassionate approaches for navigating pediatric end-of-life. It offers content that is unpredictable and not always best practice. Learners reflect on the complex impact of childhood cancer on Justin, his family, and …

Rose Melnick Medical Museum: Past, Present, And Future, Cassie Nespor

Annual Conference Presentations, Papers, and Posters

Dr. John C. Melnick was interested in local medical history; as a result, he began collecting medical artifacts in 1972. He wanted to create a museum that would cultivate an interest in medicine and promote medical history. His collection of artifacts came to Youngstown State University in 1997, and the museum opened in 2001

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, May 7, 2011, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This tri-fold program is from the annual meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on May 7, 2011 at the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

Robert Louis Stevenson's Dentist: Unsung Hero, Robert B. Stevenson

Annual Conference Presentations, Papers, and Posters

A presentation given at the May 7th, 2011 meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History on Robert Louis Stevenson and treatment by his dentist.

Robert Louis Stevenson suffered from many illnesses but his condition improved dramatically in 1880 after dental care. This paper describes his treatment, including instruments and materials available.

The Yellow Springs Water Cure, Jeffrey M. Wehmeyer

Annual Conference Presentations, Papers, and Posters

In the 1850s passengers traveling north from Xenia on the Little Miami Railroad would know that they were approaching the village of Yellow Springs when a three-story building came into view on the eastern side of the tracks. This was the Yellow Springs Water Cure, also sometimes known as the Glen Forest Water Cure Institution.

The PowerPoint presentation was presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on Saturday, May 7 at the Glen Helen Building in Yellow Springs, OH.

Vital Signs, Summer 2011, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A forty-eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, alumni notes, and more.

Proceedings - Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine Third Annual Medical Student Research Symposium: Celebrating Medical Student Scholarship, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Medical Student Research Symposium Proceedings

The student abstract booklet is a compilation of abstracts from students' oral and poster presentations at Wright State University's Third Annual Boonshoft School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium held on April 21, 2011.

Vital Signs, Fall 2010, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A fifty-six page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, a calendar of events, and more.

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, April 10, 2010, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This tri-fold program is from the annual meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on April 10, 2010 at the University of Cincinnati Vontz Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

Proceedings From The Second Annual Boonshoft School Of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Medical Student Research Symposium Proceedings

The student abstract booklet is a compilation of abstracts from students' oral and poster presentations at Wright State University's Second Annual Boonshoft School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium held on April 1, 2010.

Vital Signs, Spring 2010, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A fifty-six page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, a calendar of events, and more.

Neurologic Localizations, John C. Pearson, Mark M. Rich, Dean Parmelee

Medical Education Faculty Publications

This module uses two clinical scenarios (brainstem infarct; multiple extra-dural abscesses) to help students learn how to apply basic neuroscience content knowledge to lesion localization. The module begins with students arriving having read necessary advanced-preparation readings. Students then take a readiness assurance test, a measure of how well students have mastered fundamental content knowledge, such as the structure and function of neural pathways and cranial nerves. A series of group application exercises (GAEs) then requires students to apply this knowledge to solve clinical problems in neurology, namely, lesion localizations. In these exercises, teams are required to submit written answers that …

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, Saturday, May 16, 2009, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This tri-fold program is from the annual meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on May 16, 2009 at the Medical Heritage Center, Prior Health Sciences Library, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

Direct To Consumer Drug Advertisements: A Dangerous Game Of Pitching Products To Parents, Lynne Graziano

Annual Conference Presentations, Papers, and Posters

The annual budget for drug advertising in the United States exceeds that for all undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and comes close to the entire budget of the National Institutes of Health. In 2008 drug advertisers spent $4.7 billion, down from a record $4.8 billion in 2006, but up from $2.6 billion in 2002. Since the relaxation of full disclosure rules for television advertising, the amount spent on direct-to-consumer advertisements (DTCA) has soared, leading to increased sales of certain pharmaceuticals, as advertisements are placed in magazines, newspapers, internet websites and on television. These prescription-drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans …

Proceedings From The 1st Annual Boonshoft School Of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Medical Student Research Symposium Proceedings

The student abstract booklet contains a program and a list of students' poster presentations given at Wright State University's First Annual Boonshoft School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium held on May 1, 2009.

Vital Signs, Spring/Summer 2009, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A fifty-six page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles and smaller pieces that focus on faculty, students, milestones and more.

Vital Signs, Fall 2008, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A fifty-five page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, and more.

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, April 5, 2008, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This tri-fold program is from the annual review of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on April 5, 2008 at the Dittrick Medical History Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

Vital Signs, Fall 2007, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty-seven page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, April 14, 2007, Ohio Academy Of Medical History

Annual Conference Programs

This tri-fold program is from the annual review of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on April 14, 2007 at the Granville Inn in Granville, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.

Dr. Noah Elliott, African American Pioneer Physician, Carl J. Denbow

Annual Conference Presentations, Papers, and Posters

This presentation highlights some of the fascinating aspects that the author has been able to unearth about the life of Dr. Noah Elliott, the first African American physician to practice in Athens County. Not much about Dr. Elliott's early life is known, other than that he was born a slave in Kentucky. He is listed in the 1860 census in Gallipolis, Ohio, with an occupation of physician. During the War of Rebellion (1861-65) he served as a hospital steward in the 26th United States Colored Infantry. After the war, he practiced in several locations including in the western Athens County …

Vital Signs, Spring 2007, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty-seven page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, an alumni profile, class notes, and more.

Vital Signs, Fall 2006, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty-eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, faculty and student profiles, class notes, and more.

John Jones: The Father Of American Surgery, Ximena Chrisagis

Annual Conference Presentations, Papers, and Posters

The presentation discusses the life of John Jones, M.D. who was considered to be the "Father of American Surgery." The presentation was given at the Ohio Academy of Medical History Annual Conference at the Lloyd Library and Museum on March 25, 2006.