scholarly journals Relationship of the Medical Student to the University: A Suggestion for Widening the Medical Students' Horizon

1947 ◽  
Vol 23 (258) ◽  
pp. 199-202
Author(s):  
J. P. Quilliam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Relationship Of

On the Necessity of all Medical Students attending a Course of Lectures and receiving Clinical Instruction also in Psychological Medicine

1885 ◽  
Vol 31 (133) ◽  
pp. 38-46
Author(s):  
Edward B. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Mental Disease ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
Clinical Instruction ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Psychological Medicine ◽  
The University

Few, I think, will attempt to deny that it is desirable that all medical students should attend a course of lectures on the important subject of Mental Disease. And further, that these lectures should be compulsory, no matter what the university or medical school may be at which the students matriculate, or where they may intend to take their degrees or diplomas. Some there are who may object to these lectures being compulsory, for the reason that this course of lectures would be the addition of another subject to the already lengthened curriculum of medical studies. I think we are all agreed that the medical student of the present day has enough, and more than enough, of subjects to occupy the short term of four years that is usually allotted to his studies.

scholarly journals Promoting Resilience in Medicine: The Effects of a Mind–Body Medicine Elective to Improve Medical Student Well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 216495612092736
Author(s):  
Michelle K Williams ◽  
Irene M Estores ◽  
Lisa J Merlo
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
Mind Body Medicine ◽  
The University

Background Poor mental health is common among medical students. In response, some medical schools have implemented wellness interventions. The University of Florida College of Medicine recently introduced a mind–body medicine elective, Promoting Resilience in Medicine (PRIMe), based on the Georgetown University School of Medicine course. PRIMe teaches meditation techniques including mindfulness, biofeedback, art, and journaling in a faculty-facilitated small group setting. Methods First- and second-year medical students (N = 24) who participated in the 11-week elective (3 cohorts over 2 years) completed anonymous surveys regarding their experiences. Measures included the Freiberg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI), Perceived Stress Scale-10 item (PSS-10), and a series of multiple-choice and free-response questions developed for this study. The study was approved by the University of Florida Institutional Review Board. Results Among students with available pre- and posttest scores, the average PSS-10 score at pretest was 14.4 ( SD =  6.17, range = 3–26) and at posttest was 14.2 ( SD =  4.17, range = 8–22), suggesting no change in perceived stress. However, average scores on the FMI improved from 34.4 ( SD =  6.10, range = 24–47) at pretest to 41.8 ( SD =  4.81, range = 33–49) at posttest. The overwhelming majority of participants (95.8%) described the course as “definitely” worth it. The greatest improvements were noted in mindfulness, relationships with peers, and having a safe place in medical school to receive support. Learning mindfulness/meditation skills and increasing social support were noted as the primary factors impacting student well-being. Conclusion A mind–body medicine elective course may be a practical method to improve medical student well-being and improve ability to care for patients. Future studies should include follow-up testing to determine if benefits are sustained over time. In addition, more work is needed to understand the cost–benefit of providing instruction in mind–body medicine techniques to all medical students.

scholarly journals Impact of a Hands-on Knee Exam Workshop on Medical Student Clinical Examination Scores

PRiMER ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Miniato ◽  
Paul Schaefer ◽  
David Weldy
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The Family ◽  
The University

Introduction: The goal of this research project was to retrospectively evaluate the effect of a voluntary hands-on musculoskeletal knee exam workshop, presented to medical students in the family medicine rotation at the University of Toledo, on the outcomes of a required objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Methods: We analyzed student OSCE scores for both knee and back exams before (July 2011 to June 2012) and after (August 2013 to June 2015) the workshop was offered. The analysis was based on those who attended the voluntary knee exam workshop and those who did not. We compared scores between the two groups of students using two-tailed t testing and χ2 testing, and assessed the correlation of attending the workshop to passing the knee OSCE. Results: One hundred eighty-seven students attended the workshop and 279 did not. During the period when the workshop was offered, the overall mean score on the knee OSCE was 59.5% for the 187 who attended the workshop and 35.9% for the 116 who did not, which was significantly different (P<.001). A χ2 test with α=0.05 showed that attending the workshop correlated with completing at least 70% of maneuvers acceptably during the knee OSCE (P<.001). Conclusions: Our study yielded positive outcomes on OSCE scores, comparable to other studies that investigated the effect of similar teaching techniques. Comparison of the scores of those who attended the knee workshop on the simpler back exam OSCE, in which no workshop was offered, demonstrated the efficacy of the workshop.

scholarly journals Medical Professionalism Perception of Medical Students in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-127
Author(s):  
Blas Serrano-Costa ◽  
Diego Flores-Funes ◽  
Carmen Botella-Martínez ◽  
Noemí M. Atucha ◽  
Joaquín García-Estañ
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Medical Professionalism ◽  
State University ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstract Introduction: Currently, the Doctor-Patient relationship of all cultures and societies is in crisis due to the distrust that has arisen in this social contract. This distrust origins from various changes that have occurred worldwide. We, as doctors, can contribute to solving this crisis, reaffirming the values that integrate medical professionalism. In the absence of specific studies and programmes on medical professionalism in Spanish universities, we consider knowing the perception of medical professionalism by medical students at the University of Murcia essential to see if there is a need to introduce educational improvements in our faculty. Methods: A professionalism questionnaire from the Penn State University School of Medicine (PSCOM) was provided online, voluntarily and anonymously to all students of the Medicine degree of the University of Murcia. Results: The perception of professionalism in students was high, since all categories have more than 75% positive responses on average. The categories of Respect and Altruism were the best rated. On the other hand, there is a slight increase in negative responses as students progress through the degree. Between sexes, however, there were no differences in the criteria. Conclusions: Although the perception of professionalism is good, it is still a perception, so it should reach values closer to 100%. Therefore, the faculty is encouraged to carry out specific programmes to promote medical professionalism in the degree courses.

scholarly journals Remote Anatomic Pathology Medical Student Education in Washington State

2020 ◽  
Vol 154 (5) ◽  
pp. 585-591
Author(s):  
Elizabeth U Parker ◽  
Oliver Chang ◽  
Lisa Koch
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Medical Student Education ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Anatomic Pathology ◽  
Student Education ◽  
Virtual Courses ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
The University

Abstract Objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has halted in-person medical student education in many large academic centers, including the University of Washington. We identified a unique opportunity to bring comprehensive and targeted anatomic pathology training to large numbers of medical students who would not receive it otherwise but also need credited coursework. Methods We developed a comprehensive 2-week remote-learning course encompassing lectures, virtual slides, discussion groups, and unique case-based activities. Activities are tailored to the nonpathologist future clinician, emphasizing basic microscopy and pathology terminology. We employ multiple strategies and technologies to increase engagement while distance learning, including screen annotation, “flipped classroom” slide presentations, and repetition of common themes. Results Given 13 virtual courses to choose between 13% of students enrolled in our course (70 of our 540 rising third- and fourth-year students), a nearly 10-fold increase in average pathology rotators. Conclusions This is an unprecedented opportunity to provide tailored anatomic pathology instruction, both helping our medical students continue training during crisis and illuminating the field of pathology for our future colleagues. Preliminary results have been overwhelmingly positive regarding understanding of pathology concepts as well as attitudes toward pathology.

Expanding Knowledge and Exposure to Aerospace Medicine by Creating a Medical Student Curriculum

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (5) ◽  
pp. 448-452
Author(s):  
Amy J. Kreykes ◽  
Eric H. Petersen ◽  
Cheryl L. Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Low Earth Orbit ◽  
Aerospace Medicine ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
Career Options ◽  
The University

BACKGROUND: Aerospace Medicine is a small medical specialty. With the increasing need for aircraft pilots, continued low Earth orbit NASA operations, and the emergence of commercial spaceflight, there is a necessity for recruiting and educating the next generation of Aerospace Medicine specialists. This study was designed to create and validate a short Aerospace Medicine curriculum.METHODS: Medical students at the University of Texas Medical Branch were recruited to attend a series of six 1-h meetings covering Aerospace Medicine career options and key Aerospace Medicine topics. A survey addressing student demographics, interest in a career in Aerospace Medicine, and knowledge of key Aerospace Medicine topics was administered at the beginning and end of the curriculum. Interest in pursuing a career in Aerospace Medicine pre- and postcurriculum was compared with an independent t-test. The knowledge-based portion of the survey was also evaluated using an independent t-test.RESULTS: There were 23 participants who were recruited and filled out the initial survey and 15 participants who attended the final meeting and filled out the postcurriculum survey. Mean interest in pursuing a career in Aerospace Medicine did not change significantly (75.45% before involvement in the curriculum and 83.08% after participation). Knowledge of foundational Aerospace Medicine topics increased from 64.25% before involvement in the curriculum to 73.33% at the end of the study. There was an average of 12 participants at each meeting.DISCUSSION: This demonstrates the utility of this curriculum as an educational tool for medical students. Future efforts will focus on dissemination of the curriculum nationally and internationally.Kreykes AJ, Petersen EH, Lowry CL. Expanding knowledge and exposure to aerospace medicine by creating a medical student curriculum. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(5):448–452.

Abstracts of the 3rd Annual Canadian National Medical Student Research Symposium

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
_ CNMRSRS
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Research ◽  
Medical Student Research ◽  
National Medical ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
The University

Abstracts of the 3rd Annual Canadian National Medical Student Research Symposium The CNMSRS has become one of the largest Canadian conferences dedicated to medical student research. Tthese abstracts represent the breadth and depth of research performed by medical students in Canada. The 3rd annual CNMSRS took place at the University of Manitoba on June 7-9th, 2011.

scholarly journals Stigma in Psychiatry: Impact of a Virtual and Traditional Psychiatry Clerkship on Medical Student Attitudes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Bazaid ◽  
Kevin Simas ◽  
Abdellah Bezzahou
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Parametric Statistics ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Medical Student Attitudes ◽  
The University

Abstract Objective The objective of the study was to assess the change in medical students’ attitudes towards psychiatry following a virtual clerkship experience compared to a traditional clerkship experience. Method Ninety-seven medical students from the University of Ottawa were assessed pre- and post-clerkship on the ATP-30 (Attitudes Towards Psychiatry-30) measure. Cohorts of students were categorized as pre-COVID or during-COVID depending on when and how they experienced their clerkship (traditional or virtual). The total student response rate was approximately 48%. A quasi-experimental design was implemented, and non-parametric statistics were used to analyze the data. Results Medical students’ overall attitudes towards psychiatry improved from pre- to post-clerkship, with the type of clerkship experience (traditional or virtual) having no significant impact on the magnitude to which attitudes improved. Conclusion Implementation of a virtual clerkship in psychiatry did not deteriorate medical student attitudes towards psychiatry as a specialty, with both the traditional and virtual clerkship program enhancing students’ attitudes towards psychiatry favorably.

A Quantitative Assessment of the Need for Offering Counselling Services to Medical Students attending University of Zambia, School of Medicine.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-103
Author(s):  
Gretchen Slover
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Background: This research was birthed in 2017 during a trip to Lusaka, Zambia, with the purpose of offering fourth-year, medical students attending the University of Zambia, School of Medicine, lectures on psychology topics as part of their clinical studies.  Students were also offered brief therapy sessions where they could process thoughts and feelings causing them internal struggles.  The subject of offering counseling on a regular basis was randomly discussed with the students.  From these discussions the need for this research became evident, with the intent of becoming the launching pad to brainstorm the most effective ways of developing a plan to offer counseling services for all medical students attending the University of Zambia School of Medicine. Methods: An-experimental research design, consisting of completion of a 12-item questionnaire administered by paper and pen. The inclusion criteria were the fourth year, medical students attending the University of Zambia, School of Medicine. Results:  The student responses revealed that most of them had little to no experience with counseling services, but a strong desire for them. Discussion: The goal of this study was to simply establish a need for an on-campus counseling service, the need of which has been established by the very students who would benefit.  With the acceptance of this need, the future plan is to explore the different ways in which this need can be fulfilled with minimal costs to the Medical School Program. Conclusion:  This study is the first step towards identifying the needs of the medical students and sets the ground-work for further research into the specific areas of need and mental health challenges.  More specificity in the area of demographics of students will produce a more comprehensive picture of the areas of concentration for the therapists offering services.

Meditation buffers medical student compassion from the deleterious effects of depression.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S Mascaro ◽  
Sean Kelley ◽  
Alana Darcher ◽  
Lobsang Negi ◽  
Carol Worthman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Functioning ◽  
Wait List ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Emotions ◽  
The Face ◽  
Second Year

Increasing data suggest that for medical school students the stress of academic and psychologicaldemands can impair social emotions that are a core aspect of compassion and ultimately physiciancompetence. Few interventions have proven successful for enhancing physician compassion inways that persist in the face of suffering and that enable sustained caretaker well-being. To addressthis issue, the current study was designed to (1) investigate the feasibility of cognitively-basedcompassion training (CBCT) for second-year medical students, and (2) test whether CBCT decreasesdepression, enhances compassion, and improves daily functioning in medical students. Comparedto the wait-list group, students randomized to CBCT reported increased compassion, and decreasedloneliness and depression. Changes in compassion were most robust in individuals reporting highlevels of depression at baseline, suggesting that CBCT may benefit those most in need by breakingthe link between personal suffering and a concomitant drop in compassion

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