scholarly journals 681 Increasing Representation in Surgical Careers – the First Cut Mentorship Programme for Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Tulloch ◽  
O Aghanenu ◽  
I Mutlib ◽  
A Ahmed ◽  
D Gomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Underrepresented Groups ◽  
Hidden Disabilities ◽  
Management Roles ◽  
Educational Enhancement ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Abstract Background Surgical specialties in the medical literature are described as having low workforce diversity. Classically underrepresented groups among surgeons include women, trainees from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and those possessing visible or hidden disabilities. As advocates for underserved communities, increasing the representation of these groups is vital to ensure that their values and perspectives influence the progression and practice of surgery. A mentorship programme was created to address this need and help break down the reported barriers which often deter medical students from pursuing surgical careers. Method A 6-month mentorship programme for students from underrepresented groups in surgery was designed and co-developed by four medical students and three university faculty members: a consultant HPB surgeon, a professor of medical education and an educational enhancement manager. Results 30 medical students received one-to-one mentorship from consultant surgeons. All participants (mentors and mentees) were from underrepresented groups in surgery. Students were provided with exposure to the life of a surgeon, personal development, and careers advice by their mentors. Opportunities for professional development in academic, educational and management roles were also offered to go beyond the scope of the standard clinical responsibilities of surgeons. This descriptive case study offers an approach to implementing this within a large medical school. Conclusions The First Cut project is currently in its pilot phase. Feedback will be collected and analysed at the end of the programme for evaluation and improvement. These results will demonstrate the value of mentorship programmes to students from underrepresented groups.

scholarly journals Group mentoring for junior medical students: perceptions of mentees and mentors

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 670-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria de Fátima Aveiro Colares ◽  
Margaret de Castro ◽  
Cristiane Martins Peres ◽  
Afonso Diniz Costa Passos ◽  
José Fernando de Castro Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
First Year ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Group Mentoring ◽  
One Year

Entering medical school can be associated with a number of difficulties that can hinder students' performance. Mentoring programs are designed to help students circumvent difficulties and improve their learning and personal development. The current study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of both students and mentors regarding a recently introduced, group-based mentoring program designed to support first-year students. After one year of regular meetings, students and mentors' perceptions of the program were assessed by means of structured questionnaires. Response content categories were identified through multiple readings. Both regular attendees and non-participating students had positive opinions about the program. Mentors were highly satisfied at having participated and acknowledged that the program has been useful not only for assisting students, but also for fostering their own personal and professional development. In conclusion, the group-based mentoring program is feasible and can elicit positive views from both mentors and students. In addition, faculty members' participation as mentors can also be beneficial, since the program appears to contribute to their own personal and professional development

Ties to the outside: An exploration of faculty interactions with external organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 295-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karley A Riffe
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Work ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Faculty Interactions ◽  
Embedded Case Study

Faculty work now includes market-like behaviors that create research, teaching, and service opportunities. This study employs an embedded case study design to evaluate the extent to which faculty members interact with external organizations to mitigate financial constraints and how those relationships vary by academic discipline. The findings show a similar number of ties among faculty members in high- and low-resource disciplines, reciprocity between faculty members and external organizations, and an expanded conceptualization of faculty work.

Implementation of Competence Framework to Evaluate Middle Managers: DOJI Gemstone Jewelry Group Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Vu Phuong Anh
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Middle Management ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Management Level ◽  
Leadership Competence ◽  
Competence Framework

This research presents the results of applying the theory of competence framework to evaluate the current competence of middle management in enterprises, in the case study of DOJI Gemstone Jewelry Group (DOJI Group). By using in-depth interviews and survey through questionnaires, the research results show that the middle management level at DOJI Group has satisfied relatively well the most competencies of the professional competence group, executive management competence as well as personal development competence. However, some of the competencies that need to be further improved include time management, training and leadership competence, innovation and learning competence. The solutions given are for reference by DOJI Group and other private enterprises in Vietnam in the assessment and development of middle management level.

State Medical Board Disciplinary Hearings as Tools for Teaching Professionalism in Medical Education

2011 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Onelia G. Lage ◽  
Sydney F. Pomenti ◽  
Edwin Hayes ◽  
Kristen Barrie ◽  
Nancy Baker
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Specific Method ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Medical Board ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
State Medical Boards ◽  
State Medical Board ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT This article proposes a partnership of state medical boards with medical schools to supplement professionalism and ethics education for medical students, residents, physicians and faculty members of medical institutions. The importance of professionalism has been recognized by several studies, but a specific method of teaching and developing professionalism has yet to emerge. Studies suggest that there is an association between a lack of professionalism in medical school and future disciplinary actions by medical boards. However, there has been little collaboration between these institutions in addressing unprofessional behaviors. One collaborative concept that holds promise, however, is the idea of inviting medical students to attend physician disciplinary hearings. Students and physicians alike report that watching a hearing can significantly impact attitudes about professionalism as a part of medical practice. While formal research is scarce, the positive response of individual students who experience disciplinary hearings firsthand suggests that further pilot studies may be useful. Presented in this paper are the perspectives of three individuals — a medical student, a faculty member and a medical board chair — who discuss the impact and potential of attending disciplinary hearings in developing professionalism and ethics. Also included is a review of the current literature.

A Factor Structure for Social and Personal Development Outcomes in College

NASPA Journal ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Graham ◽  
Irv Cockriel
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
College Attendance ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
College Administrators ◽  
College Outcomes ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
Social Gain ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
The Impact

The issues of accountability and increased public concern have contributed to widespread institutional self-examination and to a greater emphasis placed on assessing the impact of college attendance. This study focuses on 36 items in the ACT College Outcomes Survey to identify specific areas of personal and social gain where students percieved colleges to have the greatest impact. Identification of these general constructs provides guidance for college administrators and faculty members on areas where the colleges can focus their attention to achieve their greatest impact.

The economic costs of selecting medical students: An Australian case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 643-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Foo ◽  
George Rivers ◽  
Louise Allen ◽  
Dragan Ilic ◽  
Stephen Maloney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Economic Costs ◽  
Australian Case

Exploring Bullying: Fifth Graders’ Interpretations and Understandings

2020 ◽  
pp. 016235322097830
Author(s):  
Diane Barone ◽  
Rebecca Barone
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Fifth Graders ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Fixed State ◽  
Talented Students

This study explored understandings shared by fifth-grade gifted students as they read the book Restart, which explores bullying. Students read, created representations, and discussed the text. Grounded by Langer’s stances of envisionment, this descriptive case study analyzed student representations and conversations. Each of the stances was represented with most responses being represented in Stances 1 (getting a sense of the text), 2 (interpreting text), and 4 (analyzing the text). In addition, most students viewed bullies and their behavior as being in a fixed state, which was tied to the perceived power a bully held. The results from this study have implications for teachers who work with gifted and talented students, counselors who work with students in mental health and resilience programs, and the collaboration of these school personnel.

scholarly journals Clinical Use of Surface Electromyography to Track Acute Upper Extremity Muscle Recovery after Stroke: A Descriptive Case Study of a Single Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Heather A. Feldner ◽  
Christina Papazian ◽  
Keshia M. Peters ◽  
Claire J. Creutzfeldt ◽  
Katherine M. Steele
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Surface Electromyography ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Survivor ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Stroke Recovery ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Sensing Technology

Arm recovery varies greatly among stroke survivors. Wearable surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors have been used to track recovery in research; however, sEMG is rarely used within acute and subacute clinical settings. The purpose of this case study was to describe the use of wireless sEMG sensors to examine changes in muscle activity during acute and subacute phases of stroke recovery, and understand the participant’s perceptions of sEMG monitoring. Beginning three days post-stroke, one stroke survivor wore five wireless sEMG sensors on his involved arm for three to four hours, every one to three days. Muscle activity was tracked during routine care in the acute setting through discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. Three- and eight-month follow-up sessions were completed in the community. Activity logs were completed each session, and a semi-structured interview occurred at the final session. The longitudinal monitoring of muscle and movement recovery in the clinic and community was feasible using sEMG sensors. The participant and medical team felt monitoring was unobtrusive, interesting, and motivating for recovery, but desired greater in-session feedback to inform rehabilitation. While barriers in equipment and signal quality still exist, capitalizing on wearable sensing technology in the clinic holds promise for enabling personalized stroke recovery.

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