scholarly journals The Visual Practice: the Infographic as a Facilitating Tool for Learning in Medical School

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diêgo Andrade de Oliveira ◽  
Rosângela Souza Lessa ◽  
Suzana Cristina Silva Ribeiro ◽  
Pedro Fonseca de Vasconcelos
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Human Aging ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Information Focus ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract: Introduction: In the context of medical school, the development of methodologies that stimulate the students’ search for learning, autonomy and creativity are essential for medical education in Brazil. The study aims to describe the construction of infographics as a pedagogical proposal for the learning of organic human aging processes by medical students. Method: Medical students attending the 4th period at a Higher Education Institution built infographics, as a requirement for the practical content of the Aging Process module. The static-type infographic was adopted, following criteria such as the definition of the target audience; definition of the objective; choice of topic; selection of the most relevant information (focus); direct and accessible language; organized information; choices of color palettes and style and; infographic sketch. The entire creation process was supervised by the teacher in charge of the project, and evaluation criteria were previously established. Results: The class was divided into seven groups, resulting in the production of an infographic with a specific topic per group. The human aging topics were: Degenerative Joint Diseases, Bone Weakness, Pneumonia in the Elderly, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Vascular Dementia, Atherosclerosis and Herpes Zoster. It is worth noting that in addition to the creation, each group presented the final product to the other colleagues, explaining each item included in the static infographic. Conclusions: We observed that the students satisfactorily met the proposed evaluation requirements, demonstrating their involvement in the construction of infographics and, above all, in simple, creative and objective learning, using a powerful visual tool. We also add that the printed material will be used as aid in the histology laboratory and in extramural activities.

scholarly journals O Prático Visual: o Infográfico como Ferramenta Facilitadora do Aprendizado no Curso de Medicina

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diêgo Andrade de Oliveira ◽  
Rosângela Souza Lessa ◽  
Suzana Cristina Silva Ribeiro ◽  
Pedro Fonseca de Vasconcelos
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Human Aging ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Information Focus ◽  
De Medicina ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract: Introduction: In the context of medical school, the development of methodologies that stimulate the students’ search for learning, autonomy and creativity are essential for medical education in Brazil. The study aims to describe the construction of infographics as a pedagogical proposal for the learning of organic human aging processes by medical students. Method: Medical students attending the 4th period at a Higher Education Institution built infographics, as a requirement for the practical content of the Aging Process module. The static-type infographic was adopted, following criteria such as the definition of the target audience; definition of the objective; choice of topic; selection of the most relevant information (focus); direct and accessible language; organized information; choices of color palettes and style and; infographic sketch. The entire creation process was supervised by the teacher in charge of the project, and evaluation criteria were previously established. Results: The class was divided into seven groups, resulting in the production of an infographic with a specific topic per group. The human aging topics were: Degenerative Joint Diseases, Bone Weakness, Pneumonia in the Elderly, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Vascular Dementia, Atherosclerosis and Herpes Zoster. It is worth noting that in addition to the creation, each group presented the final product to the other colleagues, explaining each item included in the static infographic. Conclusions: We observed that the students satisfactorily met the proposed evaluation requirements, demonstrating their involvement in the construction of infographics and, above all, in simple, creative and objective learning, using a powerful visual tool. We also add that the printed material will be used as aid in the histology laboratory and in extramural activities.

scholarly journals Can Medical School Performance Predict Residency Performance? Resident Selection and Predictors of Successful Performance in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hindi E. Stohl ◽  
Nancy A. Hueppchen ◽  
Jessica L. Bienstock
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Application Service

Abstract Background During the evaluation process, Residency Admissions Committees typically gather data on objective and subjective measures of a medical student's performance through the Electronic Residency Application Service, including medical school grades, standardized test scores, research achievements, nonacademic accomplishments, letters of recommendation, the dean's letter, and personal statements. Using these data to identify which medical students are likely to become successful residents in an academic residency program in obstetrics and gynecology is difficult and to date, not well studied. Objective To determine whether objective information in medical students' applications can help predict resident success. Method We performed a retrospective cohort study of all residents who matched into the Johns Hopkins University residency program in obstetrics and gynecology between 1994 and 2004 and entered the program through the National Resident Matching Program as a postgraduate year-1 resident. Residents were independently evaluated by faculty and ranked in 4 groups according to perceived level of success. Applications from residents in the highest and lowest group were abstracted. Groups were compared using the Fisher exact test and the Student t test. Results Seventy-five residents met inclusion criteria and 29 residents were ranked in the highest and lowest quartiles (15 in highest, 14 in lowest). Univariate analysis identified no variables as consistent predictors of resident success. Conclusion In a program designed to train academic obstetrician-gynecologists, objective data from medical students' applications did not correlate with successful resident performance in our obstetrics-gynecology residency program. We need to continue our search for evaluation criteria that can accurately and reliably select the medical students that are best fit for our specialty.

scholarly journals Considerations for Selecting Applicants to Rural Medicine Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bramm
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Rural Practice ◽  
Rural America ◽  
Rural Medicine ◽  
The Us ◽  
Rural Program ◽  
Selection Of

The selection of medical students destined for rural practice is important in order to help provide access to care for the 20% of the US population who live in rural America.  Knowing which medical school applicants will go into rural practice is an inexact science, although the objective predictive characteristics of future rural doctors are well known and evident in the literature.  The role of rural program directors is to identify which applicants will likely choose a FM residency, done primarily by identifying which rural predictive characteristics the applicants possess. Admissions committee members are not expected to determine the likely practice locations of rural applicants, and need only have the responsibility of determining which applicants should become physicians.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF INTERVIEW OF ELDERLY PEOPLE

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1100-1121
Author(s):  
Lev V. Bertovsky
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Definition Of

Relevance . The article considers current problems of a criminal procedural and forensic nature common for search and cognitive activities when dealong with older people with cognitive impairment. Successful developments in the field of medicine, an overall increase in the standard of living of the population, and the quality of social security have extended life span expectancy and, accordingly, led to the increase of the total number of older people. People from this category are increasingly involved in the orbit of criminal proceedings as witnesses and victims, and often as defendants (suspects). It should be understood and taken into account that, due to various diseases, changes in the mental state, social status of these persons and other reasons, obtaining verbal criminally relevant information from such participants in the criminal proceedings demonstrate certain specifics. However, at the moment, there are no forensic developments aimed at optimizing investigative actions involving older people. Relevant scientific research on this issue has not been conducted either in Russia or abroad. The aim of the work is the need to ensure the full realization of the rights and legitimate interests of participants in criminal proceedings from among the elderly by developing and introducing forensic techniques into law enforcement in criminal investigations, which necessitates the initial definition of the problem and disclosing its essence. The materials for the study are scientific works of specialists in the field of psychology, gerontology, neurophysiology, forensic science, and statistical data, as well as the authors vast experience in the preliminary investigation of criminal cases as an investigator. The results and conclusions were obtained with the help of general scientific research methods: logical, systemic, sociological, as well as private-scientific and special: comparative-legal, formal-legal, interpretation, statistical, etc. Results: several conclusions have been made to strengthen the necessary to improve the regulatory framework governing participation of older people in criminal proceedings to ensure their legal rights and freedoms. Recommendations on preparation and conduct of investigative actions with participation of such categories of persons have been proposed.

scholarly journals Evaluation criteria to assess the value of identification sources for horizon scanning

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Smith ◽  
Alison Cook ◽  
Claire Packer
Keyword(s):  
Information Quality ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cutoff Score ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Horizon Scanning ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Selection Of

Objectives: The English National Horizon Scanning Centre routinely scans thirty-five sources to identify new and emerging health technologies. The aim of the study was to develop and apply evaluation criteria and scores to assess the value of sources, and to identify a cutoff score below which sources would be recommended for removal from routine horizon scanning. Criteria to evaluate each source scanned could result in a more efficient approach in the selection process.Methods: Evaluation criteria were developed following a review of the literature and discussions with horizon analysts. Proposed criteria were piloted on a random selection of six sources, and then applied to all thirty-five sources. The criteria were assessed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process.Results: Eight criteria were identified as being most relevant for assessing the value of scanning sources. The three most important (primary) criteria were coverage (approximate percentage of relevant information), quality (reliable, accurate, objective), and efficiency (estimated time to identify one potentially significant health technology or other relevant information). Seven sources fell beneath the cutoff score and were recommended for removal from routine scanning.Conclusions: The criteria were considered useful in the assessment of current sources, and have the potential to be used to assess new ones. These criteria may be useful for other horizon scanning centers to pilot and validate.

scholarly journals Participation of medical students in prevention actions: first year of implementation in France

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Herr ◽  
M El Kassouani ◽  
A Labbe ◽  
L Josseran
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
First Year ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Prevention Policy ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Prevention has become an essential part of the health policy in France. Since the autumn 2018, medical students, as well as students in midwifery and paramedics, are required to take part in prevention actions in population. This prevention training is mandatory and aims to increase the number of prevention actions in population and to sensitize medical students to the importance of prevention. National guidelines were published to guide the implementation of this training. Objectives: This communication aims to describe the implementation of this prevention training in the medical school of University Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France. Results A total of 155 students in third year of medical school were included in the training (2018/2019). The first step was the creation of e-learnings in 9 domains related to prevention: prevention policy in France, communication, project management, addictions, nutrition, physical activity, sexual education, prevention for the children and prevention for the elderly. They were elaborated by medical doctors of different specialties, public health professionals, nurses, and physiotherapists. The second step was the recruitment of voluntary settings to perform prevention acitons. They were mainly schools (n = 24), but also institutions for disabled children or adults (n = 8), health forums (n = 4), the university health center and the local center for social reintegration of young people. The types of actions performed by the students will be presented at the conference. Conclusions Preliminary results indicate a positive feedback from both the students and the voluntary settings. At this stage, recommendations for the future can already be drawn, such as the inclusion of specific training sessions to lead group sessions of various ages or interdisciplinarity in the actions. Key messages The participation of medical students to prevention actions in population has become mandatory in France. Voluntary settings were mainly schools, but also institutions for disabled children or adults.

scholarly journals CHOOSING A TRAVEL AGENCY FRANCHISE BY MEAN OF A GLOBAL COMPOSITE INDICATOR: AN APPLICATION IN SPAIN

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Blancas-Peral ◽  
Ignacio Contreras ◽  
José M. Ramírez-Hurtado
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Partner Selection ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Composite Indicator ◽  
Travel Agency ◽  
Complete Order ◽  
Frame Work ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

This paper highlights the complexity of the franchise partner selection process from a franchisee's perspective. The purpose of this article is, firstly, to propose the definition of a system of indicators which include all the relevant information which the potential franchisee should take into consideration when choosing a chain secondly, to obtain a global composite indicator for the construction of a ranking of franchisors. In order to illustrate the procedure, a sample of travel agency franchisors in Spain and a suitable database to quantify the indicators are considered. The paper concludes constructing a complete order of the franchisors in the travel agency industry. In addition, the results show the most important characteristics of franchisors that potential franchisees must take into account. The value of the paper is significant as it provides a practical frame – work for potential franchisees in the selection of franchisors.

scholarly journals Examples of Objectified Multiple Criteria Ranking in the Selection of Infrastructural Projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Edward Klimasara ◽  
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Multiple Objective ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Multiple Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Weighting Coefficients ◽  
Selection Of

The paper addresses the issue of multiple criteria rankings of infrastructural projects (buildings, roads, etc.). Although the amount of literature devoted to this subject is considerable, all methods proposed produce subjective rankings, dependent on a direct or indirect definition of weighting coefficients applicable to subsequent evaluation criteria. Infrastructural projects are usually selected and approved collegially, however, by a group of decision makers with preferences that may potentially differ significantly. Therefore, an objectified ranking, independent from subjectively defined weighting coefficients, is needed for infrastructural projects. Such a ranking is proposed, analyzed and applied by the authors of this paper. This ranking depends originally only on the multiple objective evaluation data, i.e. the values of evaluation criteria related to decision scenarios or alternatives. Such an approach does not render a fully objective ranking, since one of this kind does not exist at all. Even the choice of the ranking method is a subjective decision, but it is objectified to the extent possible. The paper presents several examples of multiple criteria evaluation of infrastructural projects, derived from literature, and compares subjective rankings published in literature with objectified rankings that are independent of weighting coefficients.

Choosing the Student Body: Masculinity, Culture, and the Crisis of Medical School Admissions, 1920–1950

2002 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte G. Borst
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Aptitude Test ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Medical School Admissions ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The University ◽  
Selection Of

“Is it possible to select medical students scientifically?” asked Mary D. Salter in a 1942 journal article that examined the Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT). Salter, a Lecturer in Psychology at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto answered affirmatively, pointing out that “scientific selection of students would greatly reduce the wastage of time, money, and effort involved when students fail.”

Selection and Preparation of Specific Tissue Regions For Tem Using Large Epoxy-Embedded Blocks

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 324-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M. Lowrie ◽  
W. S. Tyler
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Anatomical Structures ◽  
Ultrastructural Studies ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Microscopic Evaluation ◽  
Embedded Blocks ◽  
Specific Tissue ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
Selection Of

The importance of examining stained 1 to 2μ plastic sections by light microscopy has long been recognized, both for increased definition of many histologic features and for selection of specimen samples to be used in ultrastructural studies. Selection of specimens with specific orien ation relative to anatomical structures becomes of critical importance in ultrastructural investigations of organs such as the lung. The uantity of blocks necessary to locate special areas of interest by random sampling is large, however, and the method is lacking in precision. Several methods have been described for selection of specific areas for electron microscopy using light microscopic evaluation of paraffin, epoxy-infiltrated, or epoxy-embedded large blocks from which thick sections were cut. Selected areas from these thick sections were subsequently removed and re-embedded or attached to blank precasted blocks and resectioned for transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

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