ROLE OF THE PLASTIC SURGEON IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

1972 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald B. Berggren
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Plastic Surgeon

scholarly journals Undergraduate medical education: a national survey of consultant radiologists

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (1112) ◽  
pp. 20200380 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Chew ◽  
PJ O’Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Large Drop ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Health Boards

Objective: Rising clinical demand and changes to Radiologists’ job plans mean it is becoming ever more difficult for Radiologists to teach medical students. The aim of this study was to assess the current role of Radiologists in undergraduate medical education in Scotland. Methods: Consultant Radiologists working across all 14 Scottish Health Boards were invited by email to participate in an anonymous short online survey. The survey ran for 6 weeks from November 2019. One reminder email was sent a week before the survey closed. Results: 102 responses were recorded, representing 34% of the total whole time equivalent Radiologists in Scotland. All agreed Radiology should be taught to medical students. Over 70% (n = 73) taught medical students, most often during supporting professional activity time. 76 percent of Radiologists who did not teach expressed a desire to do so. The most common barrier to teaching was not having enough time in their job plan. Scottish Radiologists delivered a median of 10 h (IQR 0–22) a year of teaching to medical students. Thematic analysis of free comments revealed staffing/time constraints severely limiting ability to teach. Conclusion: This is the first national survey to assess the current role of Radiologists in teaching medical students. While most are teaching or want to teach, there is a large drop-off between current Scottish and previously reported UK median teaching hours. Engagement from Universities, Royal College of Radiologists and Health Boards is urgently needed to reverse this trend. Advances in knowledge: This is the first national survey into the current role of Radiologists in undergraduate medical education. There is a large drop-off between current Scottish and previously reported UK median teaching hours.

Reconsidering the role of assessments in undergraduate medical education

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 464-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Raupach ◽  
Nikolai Schuelper
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education

scholarly journals Role of active patient involvement in undergraduate medical education: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e037217
Author(s):  
Stijntje Willemijn Dijk ◽  
Edwin Johan Duijzer ◽  
Matthias Wienold
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Patient Involvement ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Patient

ObjectivesTo identify the scope of active patient involvement in medical education, addressing the current knowledge gaps relating to rationale and motivation for involvement, recruitment and preparation, roles, learning outcomes and key procedural contributors.MethodsThe authors performed a systematic search of the PubMed database of publications between 2003 and 2018. Original studies in which patients take on active roles in the development, delivery or evaluation of undergraduate medical education and written in English were eligible for inclusion. Included studies’ references were searched for additional articles. Quality of papers was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Results49 articles were included in the review. Drivers for patient involvement included policy requirements and patients’ own motivations to contribute to society and learning. Patients were engaged in a variety of educational settings in and outside of the hospital. The vast majority of studies describe patients taking on the role of a patient teacher and formative assessor. More recent studies suggest that patients are increasingly involved in course and curriculum development, student selection and summative assessment. The new body of empirical evidence shows the wide range of learning objectives was pursued through patient participation, including competencies as professional, communicator, collaborator, leader and health advocate, but not scholar. Measures to support sustainable patient involvement included longitudinal institutional incorporation, patient recruitment and/or training, resource support and clear commitment by faculty. The importance and advantages of patient involvement were highlighted by students, faculty and patients themselves; however, organisations must continue to consider, monitor and take steps to mitigate any potential harms to patients and students.DiscussionThis systematic review provides new knowledge and practical insights to physicians and faculty on how to incorporate active patient involvement in their institutions and daily practice, and provides suggested action points to patient organisations wishing to engage in medical education.

scholarly journals Assessment of Students’ Perception of the Nutrition Curriculum in a Canadian Undergraduate Medical Education Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacy Hanninen ◽  
Mohsin Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Nutrition Curriculum ◽  
Medical Education Program ◽  
Nutrition Training

AbstractBackgroundNutrition plays an important role in diseases, and physicians need to be proficient in providing nutrition counselling to patients. There is limited information regarding nutrition education in Canadian medical schools.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate students’ perspectives about nutrition training provided in the undergraduate medical education program at Dalhousie University.MethodsAll medical students in their second, third, and fourth years of training at Dalhousie University were surveyed online with a 23-item questionnaire that included 10 nutrition competencies.ResultsOf 342 students, 89 (26%) completed the survey. Using a five-point Likert scale, ranging from one, indicating ‘very dissatisfied/strongly disagree’ to five, indicating ‘very satisfied/strongly agree,’ the mean overall satisfaction with nutrition curriculum was 2.9 ± 0.81. Perceived competency in nutrition assessment had the highest mean satisfaction rating (3.98 ± 0.89). There was more variance on perceived competency, with other aspects of training including basic nutrition principles (3.51 ± 0.92), disease prevention (3.14 ± 1.12), disease management (3.48 ± 1.00), role of dietitians (2.97 ± 1.05), credible nutrition sources (3.14 ± 1.09), dietary assessment (2.82 ± 1.11), lifecycle nutrition (2.67 ± 1.09), food security (2.4 ± 0.95) and malnutrition (2.74 ± 0.93). Med-4 students agreed significantly more than Med-2 students regarding confidence about their understanding of the role of dietitians. Students recommended a longitudinal nutrition program, inclusion of dietitians as educators, and provision of evidence-based resources in the curriculum. The majority (79%) agreed that more nutrition instruction is needed. Satisfaction with nutrition education has not improved since 2010, despite curricular changes.ConclusionsMedical students’ satisfaction with nutrition education remains problematic. They want more nutrition training. Ongoing assessment and student feedback is important to make changes and improvements in the nutrition curriculum.

scholarly journals Need of Integrating Sonoscopy in Undergraduate Medical Education in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 556-559
Author(s):  
Amit Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Image Interpretation ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Medical Specialities ◽  
Mind's Eye

Early exposure to technical knowledge improves dexterity and encourages ingenuity. We see the role of ultrasound as a “sonoscope”. Use of sonoscope improves anatomical understanding and improves virtual image interpretation (mind’s eye). Early sonoscope use does not interfere with learning physical examination rather it improves one’s sensitivity as one sees what lies underneath one’s hand. Sonoscope is being used by various medical specialities not only to make diagnosis, but also to monitor and guide interventions. Medical schools worldwide have realised the need and relevance of sonoscope in medical curriculum and hence this needs to be integrated in undergraduate medical education in developing countries. Keywords: Medical education; point of care ultrasound (POCUS); sonoscope

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