Networking and Applying to Radiation Oncology During A Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Student Concerns

There have been a number of important stakeholder opinions critical of the Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination (CS) in the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) licensure sequence. The Resident Program Director (RPD) Awareness survey was convened to gauge perceptions of current and potential Step 2 CS use, attitudes towards the importance of residents' clinical skills, and awareness of a medical student petition against Step 2 CS. This was a cross-sectional survey which resulted in 205 responses from a representative sampling of RPDs across various specialties, regions and program sizes. RPDs view clinical skills as very important, and perceive a lack of readiness among entering residents in communications skills and professionalism competencies. Most RPDs use Step 2 CS to screen residency applicants. There is desire for more specific information from score reports in these areas. Few of the respondents were aware of a current medical student petition against Step 2 CS. RPDs rely on a nationally standardized assessment of clinical skills as a criterion considered in applicant selection. These findings are valuable as the USMLE program continues to evolve and pursue its validity research agenda for USMLE.

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What medical students think about measurement of their wellbeing and the implications for pastoral support: cross sectional survey and qualitative interviews

10.1101/2021.08.24.21262526 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gemma Simons ◽

Raymond Effah ◽

David Baldwin

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Teaching Quality ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

National Medical ◽

The Individual

Objectives To find out how, why and when medical students think wellbeing should be measured. Design A mixed methods study comprising a cross-sectional online survey (November 2020-March 2021) and semi-structured on-line interviews. Views on the frequency of availability for measurement, the format, type and purpose of measurement, and with whom wellbeing should be discussed were measured. When an outcome was scored 7-9 on a 9-point Likert scale of agreement by ≥75% of participants it was considered critical, in line with COMET and GRADE processes for rating recommendations. Inductive thematic analysis was undertaken on the interview transcripts by two independent researchers. Setting All Medicine programmes at University of Southampton. Participants Medical students from all years took part in the survey (n=118) and interviews (n=16). Results Participant demographics were similar to national medical student demographics. Most participants (94%) felt able to give 5 minutes to measure their wellbeing at least once a month. No single format of measurement was rated critical. Research, governance and individual feedback all reached the 75% threshold for the purpose being considered critically important. Only subjective assessments undertaken by the individual in real-time were rated as critically important (78.1%) measurement tools. Students selected that they would discuss their wellbeing with other medical students (n=87) nearly as often as they selected a member of the Faculty (n=104). Top determinants of wellbeing picked by medical students were energy, ability to do activities of daily living, and negative feelings. Five interview themes further explained these findings. Conclusions Five recommendations about self-care teaching, quality-assured pastoral and peer support, proactive wellbeing check-ins and demographic data are discussed in light of these findings. Methods to achieve them are suggested, which are medical student-centred, and which make use of existing resources.

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Medical student education through flipped learning and virtual rotations in radiation oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional research

Radiation Oncology ◽

10.1186/s13014-021-01927-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tae Hyung Kim ◽

Jin Sung Kim ◽

Hong In Yoon ◽

Joongyo Lee ◽

Jason Joon Bock Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Radiation Oncology ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

Video Clip ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Flipped Learning ◽

Discussion Session ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Education Program

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has stripped many medical students worldwide of their right to quality education. In response, we developed hybrid courses involving aspects of both online and in-person teaching for radiation oncology medical student clerkship. Methods We entitled students to customize their own rotation schedule using Google Forms and developed a flipped learning online class, which consisted of at least one video clip on basic knowledge of radiation oncology per day (yonsei-radonc.com). Students were instructed to watch online videos before the next day’s discussion session. Required components of the medical education program (e.g., target drawing, site visits to treatment facilities) were also prepared and conducted in accordance with the appropriate level of social distancing measures. Finally, we conducted questionnaire surveys after the completion of the week-long course and clerkship. Results From March to June 2020, 110 fourth-year medical students undertook a clinical module in our 1-week radiation oncology program course. Each day, students completed the flipped learning prior to meeting with the educator and then participated in the online discussion session and conference. All activities were well performed as scheduled. Students’ motivation was high, as was their overall satisfaction with the course. The students were satisfied with the online contents, flipped learning strategy, and instructors. Conclusions We successfully integrated open and virtual educational platforms to improve access to and satisfaction with student clerkship. In the future “new normal,” minimized face-to-face learning interactions, such as flipped learning, should be actively utilized for medical and other students’ education.

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Using medical student observers of infection prevention, hand hygiene, and injection safety in outpatient settings: A cross-sectional survey

American Journal of Infection Control ◽

10.1016/j.ajic.2015.11.029 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 44 (4) ◽

pp. 374-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Deborah Thompson ◽

Lisa Bowdey ◽

Meghan Brett ◽

James Cheek

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Hand Hygiene ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Outpatient Settings ◽

Injection Safety

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Medical Student And Faculty Perceptions Of Undergraduate Surgical Training In The South African And Swedish Tertiary Institutions: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Advances in Medical Education and Practice ◽

10.2147/amep.s216027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol Volume 10 ◽

pp. 855-866 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alex J Scott ◽

Gustaf Drevin ◽

Lordan Pavlović ◽

Magnus Nilsson ◽

Jake EJ Krige ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

South African ◽

Surgical Training ◽

Faculty Perceptions ◽

The South ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tertiary Institutions

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Medical Student Education Through Flipped Learning and Virtual Rotations in Radiation Oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Research

10.21203/rs.3.rs-847289/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tae Hyung Kim ◽

Jin Sung Kim ◽

Hong In Yoon ◽

Joongyo Lee ◽

Jason Joon Bock Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Radiation Oncology ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

Video Clip ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Flipped Learning ◽

Discussion Session ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Education Program

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has stripped many medical students worldwide of their right to quality education. In response, we developed hybrid courses involving aspects of both online and in-person teaching for radiation oncology medical student clerkship.MethodsWe entitled students to customize their own rotation schedule using Google Forms and developed a flipped learning online class, which consisted of at least one video clip on basic knowledge of radiation oncology per day (yonsei-radonc.com). Students were instructed to watch online videos before the next day’s discussion session. Required components of the medical education program (e.g., target drawing, site visits to treatment facilities) were also prepared and conducted in accordance with the appropriate level of social distancing measures. Finally, we conducted questionnaire surveys after the completion of the week-long course and clerkship.ResultsFrom March to June 2020, 110 fourth-year medical students undertook a clinical module in our one-week radiation oncology program course. Each day, students completed the flipped learning prior to meeting with the educator and then participated in the online discussion session and conference. All activities were well performed as scheduled. Students’ motivation was high, as was their overall satisfaction with the course. The students were satisfied with the online contents, flipped learning strategy, and instructors.ConclusionsWe successfully integrated open and virtual educational platforms to improve access to and satisfaction with student clerkship. In the future “new normal,” minimized face-to-face learning interactions, such as flipped learning, should be actively utilized for medical and other students’ education.

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Predictors of medical student interest and confidence in research during training: a cross-sectional study

Canadian Medical Education Journal ◽

10.36834/cmej.42084 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. e4-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jennifer Klowak ◽

Radwa Elsharawi ◽

Robert Whyte ◽

Andrew Costa ◽

John Riva

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Research Interest ◽

Student Interest ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stakeholder Consultation ◽

Research Education ◽

Research Ability ◽

Interest In Research

Purpose: Research education and opportunities are an important part of undergraduate medical education. This study’s objectives were to determine students’ interest in research, student self-rated research skills and to assess potential predictors of research interest and confidence. Method: Stakeholder consultation and literature informed a 13-item cross-sectional survey. In 2014, all students enrolled in McMaster University’s School of Medicine in Ontario, Canada were sent three waves of an electronic survey. Results: The response rate was 81% (498 of 618). Most (n=445, 89%) endorsed prior research experiences. The majority of students (n=383, 86%) wanted more research education and opportunities. Higher rating of their supervisors’ understanding of research was associated with greater interest in research (OR=2.08; 95% CI=1.27–3.41). Home campus (distributed vs. main) was not a significant predictor of research interest. In our adjusted linear regression model, significant predictors of higher self-rated research ability included prior thesis work and higher self-rated knowledge gained in MD program. Conclusions: In a survey of a three-year medical school, medical student interest in further research education and opportunities was high and positively predicted by student-rated supervisors’ understanding of research, but not campus location. This study also identified several predictors of student self-rated research ability.

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This moral coil: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian medical student attitudes toward medical assistance in dying

BMC Medical Ethics ◽

10.1186/s12910-017-0218-5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Eli Xavier Bator ◽

Bethany Philpott ◽

Andrew Paul Costa

Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Student Attitudes ◽

Medical Assistance ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Assistance In Dying ◽

Medical Student Attitudes

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Why is patient safety a challenge? Insights from the Professionalism Opinions of Medical Students (PoMS) Research

10.1101/2021.07.20.21260739 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

paul mcgurgan ◽

katrina Calvert ◽

Kiran Narula ◽

Elizabeth Nathan ◽

Tony Celenza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Safety ◽

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Identity Formation ◽

Medical Doctors ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Clinical Scenarios ◽

Gender And Age

Introduction Despite increased emphasis on education and training for patient safety in medical schools, there is little known about factors influencing decision making regarding patient safety behaviours. This study examined the nature and magnitude of factors which may influence opinions around patient safety related behaviours as a means of providing insights into how Australian doctors and medical students view these issues relative to members of the public. Methods A national, multicentre, prospective, online cross sectional survey was conducted using responses to hypothetical clinical scenarios. Three cohorts were surveyed Australian enrolled medical students, medical doctors and members of the public. Participant responses were compared for the different contextual variables within the scenarios and the participants demographic characteristics student, doctor, member of the public, gender and age (if public or doctors)/ seniority in the course (if a medical student). Results In total there were 2602 medical student participants, 809 doctors and 503 members of the Australian public. Medical doctors were more likely than other cohorts to have statistically significant differences in how they viewed the acceptability of patient safety related behaviours; doctors were more tolerant of medical students not reporting concerning behaviours. Medical students opinions frequently demonstrated a transition effect, bridging between the doctors and publics attitudes, consistent with professional identity formation. Conclusions Opinions on the acceptability of medical students patient safety related behaviours were influenced by the demographics of the cohort and the contextual complexity of the scenario. Although the survey used hypothetical scenarios, doctors and medical students opinions appear to be influenced by cognitive dissonances, biases and heuristics which may negatively affect patient safety.

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