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Analysis Of Factors That Influence Pre-Med Undergraduate Selection Of Osteopathic Or Allopathic Medical School, Laura Alison Kuizin

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence the decision to apply to the medical doctor program or the doctor of osteopathic medicine program. This study examined selected demographic factors that influence students’ decision to apply to the medical doctorate program or the osteopathic medical program. This study consisted of an online self-report questionnaire that was sent to undergraduate pre-med programs around the United States. The quantitative research questions were be analyzed using SPSS statistical software. The Mann Whitney U and the Kruskal Wallis test were used to determine whether there was a difference in beliefs and …

Comparison Of Undergraduate Educational Environment In Medical And Nursing Program Using The Dreem Tool, Salima Farooq, Rehana Rehman, Mehwish Hussain, Jacqueline Maria Dias

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Introduction: Educational environment (EE) in a health educational institute can bring about an enduring impact on the students' motivation, knowledge, critical thinking along with their social life. Therefore, identifying strengths and the need for change in the education environment is vital for the enhancement of the students' learning.
Objective: This study aimed to compare the perceptions of nursing and medical students about their EE in a private university, Karachi Pakistan.
Methodology: Data from two cross-sectional studies of 884 students from both medical and nursing schools of Aga Khan University was acquired and analyzed. EE was measured by …

Factors Determining Pakistani Medical Students' Career Preference For General Practice Residency Training., Muhammad Bilal, Abdul Haseeb, Anum Mari, Muhammad Hussham Arshad, M. Raafe Ali Khan, Ayesha Ahmed, Ramesha Jeoffery, Zainab Saleem, Muhammad Abrar Irfan, Arsalan Aamir Khan, Sana Husain, Simrah Najeeb, Amal Fuad Garib, Fatema Mustafa Attarwala, Muhammad Husnain Mankani

Medical College Documents

Background

Few studies have explored factors affecting preference of medical students towards general practice as a career choice. We conducted a survey in Karachi across various public and private sector medical colleges to examine factors associated with students’ general practice career aspirations in Karachi, Pakistan.

Methods

From January to March 2018, we distributed a 21-item questionnaire to final year medical students in eight medical schools. The survey asked students about their top three career preferences from 19 specialty fields, their demographics and their career priorities. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the effect of each item.

Results

A total …

Maps-Snma Shad.O.W D.O. Day Rowan Som Pipeline Program: A Pilot Study, Taiwo Ajumobi, K. Millar, Hina Mujadad, Yessica Manzo, Tashawni Channer, Cassandra Ramirez, Nkechiyere Eboka, Paula Watkins, Linda Boyd

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Prior to being a medical student, a majority of pre-medical students have not encountered the course load intensity, academic rigor, and time management required by a medical school curriculum. Diversifying the workforce has been shown to have benefits, especially at the micro or patient level, since having racial or ethnic concordance between providers and patients has been associated with increased levels of satisfaction and improvements in certain clinical outcomes. The number of MDs increased to 841,321 or 91.8% versus 72,961 DOs or 8.0% creating the need for minorities to be knowledgeable of both MD and DO paths to becoming a …

A Week Devoted To Wellness In The Preclinical Phase: Lessons Learned, Nethra S. Ankam, Md

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Posters

Background

During the 2017-2018 academic year, a large private medical college underwent a complete transformation of its curriculum from a primarily lecture based, traditional format to an integrated, longitudinal format that included both time limited blocks and longitudinal threads of content. Wellness, conceptualized at both wellness of the provider and the patient, is one of the eight threads.

Goals

• Provide a structured pause in medical school for you to reflect on your own wellness
• Allow time to explore the ideas of resilience
• Provide time for rejuvenation
• Allow you to start building productive habits to last you throughout your entire medical …

Patient-Centred Attitudes Among Medical Students In Mali, West Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study., Emily A. Hurley, Seydou Doumbia, Caitlin E. Kennedy, Peter J. Winch, Debra L. Roter, Sarah M. Murray, Steven A. Harvey

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Patient-centred attitudes have been shown to decline during medical training in high-income countries, yet little is known about attitudes among West African medical students. We sought to measure student attitudes towards patient-centredness and examine validity of the 18-item Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS) in this context.

PARTICIPANTS/SETTING: 430 medical students in years 1, 3, 5 and 6 of a 6-year medical training programme in Bamako, Mali.

DESIGN: We conducted a cross-sectional survey, compared the proportion of students who agreed with each PPOS item by gender and academic year, and calculated composite PPOS scores. To examine psychometrics of the PPOS and …

Flipped Classroom Instructional Approach In Undergraduate Medical Education, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Fazal Manzoor Arain, Ather Enam

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Objective: In this study we implemented the “flipped classroom” model to enhance active learning in medical students taking neurosciences module at Aga Khan University, Karachi.
Methods: Ninety eight undergraduate medical students participated in this study. The study was conducted from January till March 2017. Study material was provided to students in form of video lecture and reading material for the non-face to face sitting, while face to face time was spent on activities such as case solving, group discussions, and quizzes to consolidate learning under the supervision of faculty. To ensure deeper learning, we used pre- and post-class …

Australian General Practice Training Program: National Report On The 2016 Registrar Satisfaction Survey, Ali Radloff, Daniel Edwards, Darren Matthews

Higher education research

The AGPT Registrar Satisfaction Survey was an annual, national survey of GP registrars currently training in the AGPT program that collects information about registrar satisfaction, experience and future career plans. The survey undertaken in November and December 2016 was part of the Department of Health’s monitoring and quality improvement activities and the information used to assure the quality of training provision, enable continuous improvement and allow results to be benchmarked nationally. It also collected information on registrars’ demographics, training contexts, career plans and other aspects of their training experience.

Can The Humanities Humanize Health Care?, Julet Baltonado, Tyler Cymet

Osteopathic Medicine Student Publications

Science can exist without context just as medicine can exist without patients, but should it? Data supporting a need for medical students to learn literature, philosophy, language, religion, art, and music are limited, but study findings indicate that the humanities can enhance empathy in medical students.

Medical Student Burnout: A Social Cognitive Learning Perspective On Medical Student Mental Health And Wellness, Robert Lubin, Michael Hamlin

Touro University Worldwide Publications and Research

Medical students' mental health is a topic of great interest as it has implications not only for medical students but also for the patients of these future doctors. Medical students face many academic pressures and burnout is one possible consequence of these stressors with some studies suggesting that burnout affects up to 50% of medical students. Our own study of American students in a medical programme located outside of the U.S. showed that student perceptions of the medical learning environment were linked with burnout suggesting that reducing burnout requires a pedagogical approach that addresses academically related stress factors. This chapter …

Self-Reported Study Habits For Enhancing Medical Students' Performance In The National Medical Unified Examination, Amr Idris, Tareq Al Saadi, Basel Idris, Bisher Sawaf, Mhd. Ismael Zakaria, Mahmoud Alkhatib, Tarek Turk

Internal Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: The National Medical Unified Examination (NMUE) is currently required for graduation, joining postgraduate medical training, and practicing medicine in Syria.

Objective: To investigate self-reported study habits that correlate with high performance on the NMUE.

Methods: First through 3^rd year residents at the three main hospitals in Damascus, Syria, were asked to complete a retrospective cross-sectional survey investigating their study habits and previous scores.

Results: Significantly higher score was associated with > 15 study h/day and allocating 1-40% of study time for practicing questions. Mean NMUE score was not significantly different in relation to preparation months for examination or for …

Developing A Global Health Assessment Collaboration: Ancillary Report, Daniel Edwards, Jacob Pearce, David Wilkinson

Higher education research

This document reports on a project designed to develop an assessment collaboration between medical schools in both Australia and the United Kingdom. The project was funded by the Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT), utilising surplus funding from a broader assessment collaboration project – the Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration (OLT ID12-2482). The Global Health Assessment Collaboration (GHAC) involved five universities in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK). It developed an assessment framework and item specifications, undertook assessment item drafting workshops, built in a process of review and resulted in the development of a focused suite of assessment items. This report …

Women In White: A Retrospective Look At Medical Education At One School Before Title Ix, Karen Clancy

Theses and Dissertations--Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation

The Women in White generation of women physicians who graduated from American medical schools between World War II and the enactment of Title IX were trailblazers. They successfully pursued and achieved physician careers during a time when doctoring was still considered “man’s work.” They helped to clear a path to a modern medical student culture where women and men had more choices.

In a 2008 oral history interview, Dr. Jacqueline Noonan, world-renowned pediatric cardiologist, discoverer of the congenital heart condition known as “Noonan Syndrome,” and the first woman appointed to a chairman role at the University of Kentucky College of …

Chronic Illness Management In Teams Of Urban Multidisciplinary Scholars (Cimtums) –– Part Ii, John R. Brill, Diane Ames, Christine B. Groth, Helen Yu

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Background: Diabetes is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality as well as the single most expensive health care condition in the world. Numerous interventions have attempted to improve control of this disorder and reduce its complications. Traditional care for diabetes centers on an individual clinician. More recently, recognition of the central role of the patient has come into vogue. Payors, including Medicare, now cover up to 13 hours of diabetes self-management and education programs annually. Patient-centered medical home efforts add an aspect of inclusiveness, but retain a medical focus and are being increasingly advocated and trained. To date, no …

How To Identify At-Risk Medical Students Based On Learning Style, Personality Indicator, And Learning Strategy Tests—A Mixed Method For A Pilot Study, Amina Sadik, Leticia Rojas

College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUN) Publications and Research

The number of students experiencing academic difficulty continues to be a prevalent and serious issue among medical schools worldwide. While some studies have investigated the causes of underperformance, none have identified markers of “at-risk” students. This study used three diagnostic tests to determine possible identifying characteristics of students performing at different levels. Our results indicate that students with a Diverging learning style may struggle in medical school and need to be guided toward a learning style that is more suitable to their career paths. Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) reveals that low performing students need assistance honing their test-taking …

Teaching Critical Thinking To First-Year Medical Students Through Concept Mapping, Amina Sadik

College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUN) Publications and Research

Helping students learn the basic sciences and demonstrating their importance in the practice of medicine presents a challenge for the majority of medical science educators. A curriculum change of medical biochemistry was implemented to include concept mapping as a visual strategy to enhance the analytical and critical thinking skills during clinical case-based workshops. A rubric was used to give detailed feedback and provide guidance to students. A number of clinical cases were judiciously selected to illustrate specific topics. Students meet with a faculty member to discuss the concept map prior to the workshop. During such meetings, all members are asked …

Professionalism In Medical Students At A Private Medical College In Karachi, Pakistan, Zain-Ul- Abedeen Sobani, Muhammad Masaud Mohyuddin, Syed Abdul Saeed, Fahd Farooq, Kanza Noor Qaiser, Faiz Gani, Nida Shahab Bham, Ahmed Raheem, Mohammad Asim Beg, Vikram Mehraj, Hasanat Sharif, Mughis Sheerani, Rukhsana Wamiq Zuberi

Department for Educational Development

Objective: To determine levels of professionalism in undergraduate medical students at a private medical college and assess how changes emerge during their training.

Methods: The study was conducted at Aga Khan University, a tertiary care teaching hospital, during November and December 2011. Freshmen, Year 3 and Year 5 students were requested to fill out a questionnaire. It was designed to assess the participants\' levels of professionalism and how they perceived the professional environment around them by incorporating previously described scales. The questionnaire was re-validated on a random sample of practising clinicians at the same hospital. SPSS 17 was used for …

Practice Characteristics Of Graduates Of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine: Factors Related To Career Choices In Primary Care, Ivy A. Click

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The nation is facing a physician shortage, specifically in relation to primary care and in rural underserved areas. The most basic function of a medical school is to educate physicians to care for the national population. The purpose of this study was to examine the physician practicing characteristics of the graduates of East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine including factors that influence graduates’ specialty choices and practice locations, especially those related to primary care. Secondary data for this study were collected from the college’s student database system and the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile. The study population included …

The Impact Of Interdisciplinary Code Simulation On Perceptions Of Collaboration And Team Performance Among Internal Medicine Residents And Nursing Students, Cynthia Herrick, Michael Michael Nasiak, Aditi Singh, Sandhya Wahi-Gururaj, C. Sue Witt, Jessica Doolen, Kevin Gulliver

Interdisciplinary Research Scholarship Day

• Allows for inter-disciplinary training
• Provides safe environment to practice patient care with immediate feedback-quality improvement
• Results in better adherence to protocols
• Well received by learners
• In one study, almost half of IM residents surveyed felt ill- equipped to lead code teams even after ACLS training

Crisis Resource Management (CRM)

• Communication and cooperation
• Leadership and management
• Situational awareness
• Decision-making

The Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration: Developing The Foundations For A National Assessment Of Medical Student Learning Outcomes, David Wilkinson, Daniel Edwards, Hamish Coates, Ben Canny, Jacob Pearce, Jennifer Schaefer, Tracey Papinczak, Lindy Mcallister

Higher education research

In late December 2010 the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Ltd (ALTC) provided a grant to The University of Queensland along with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and Monash University to develop foundations for a national assessment that evaluates the learning outcomes of later‐year medical students in Australia. The project, titled ‘Developing the foundation for a national assessment of medical student learning outcomes’ responds to the growing need to prove and improve the standards of medical education by establishing an Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration (AMAC). This project includes scoping work, wide‐ranging sector engagement, development of an assessment framework, …

Reducing The Stigma Of Mental Illness Among Medical Students, Victoria Lawn, Matthew Jaffa, Catherine Babbitt-Cook, Burton Mark, Jane Dumsha, Marcus G. Bell, Denah M. Appelt

Scholarly Posters

Abstract: The American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates Resolution 205 recommends “increased awareness of depression amongst U.S. Medical students” due to the increasing body of research describing the rise of depression, burn-out and suicide ideation among medical students. There is consequently a need to understand mental health issues as a component of professional development. Hypothesis: A student-led symposium addressing mental and emotional health topics relevant to medical students would reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Materials and Methods: A 2-hour student-run “Patient Perspective” was held during the second neuroscience block at an osteopathic medical school in the northeastern United …

Involvement Of Medical Students And Fresh Medical Graduates Of Karachi, Pakistan In Research, Kiran Ejaz, Muhammad Shahid Shamim, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim, Syed Abid Hussain

Department of Emergency Medicine

OBJECTIVE: To study the involvement in research, of final year medical students and fresh graduates of Karachi, Pakistan and to identify the factors influencing their interest in medical research.

METHODS: A cross-sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted in 2007-2008. Five institutes representing the private and public hospitals in the city were selected by cluster sampling. Final year medical students and fresh graduates were included. Descriptive statistics were charted using SPSS v.16 after double data entry.

RESULTS: Out of 378, 186 (49%) participants had journal reading habits due to the requirement of their institution. Mostly, 157 (41%) undergraduates had already participated …

Introductory Lecture Delivered Before The Class Of Jefferson Medical College, By Professor J.B. Biddle. Monday, October 9, 1865., J. B. Biddle

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Introductory Address Delivered Before The Students Of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia., B. Howard Rand, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Introductory Address Delivered Before The Students Of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia., Samuel Henry Dickson, Md, Lld

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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The Professor And The Pupil; A General Introductory Lecture Delivered October 13th, In The Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, Session 1862-3., Thomas D. Mitchell, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Baron Larrey. By D. Hayes Agnew, M.D., D. Hayes Agnew, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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General Introductory To The Course Of Instruction In Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, For The Session Of 1861-62. Delivered October 14, 1861., Franklin Bache, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Introductory Lecture To The Course On The Institutes Of Medicine, In Jefferson Medical College, Delivered October 8, 1860., Robley Dunglison, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Introductory Lecture To The Course On Midwifery, And Diseases Of Women And Children, In Jefferson Medical Colelge, Delivered October 12, 1859., Charles D. Meigs, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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