Development of the National Otolaryngology Interest Group: Conception to Implementation

Otolaryngology is a small and highly sought-after surgical subspecialty with sparse residency positions, making it competitive to match into. Allopathic (MD) students without home otolaryngology residency programs, osteopathic (DO) medical students, and underrepresented minorities have historically faced additional challenges in matching into otolaryngology. These specific populations generally experience limited opportunities in establishing mentors, engaging in scholarly activity, and gaining early exposure to clinical settings. Even though the American Osteopathic Association and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education merger was in part established to create equity among applicants, there remains a substantial disparity among the match rates of medical students of various educational and cultural backgrounds. The National Otolaryngology Interest Group is a student-led interest group created to provide all medical students, especially those facing barriers, with the resources needed to best prepare for matching into an otolaryngology residency program and ultimately a career in otolaryngology.

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Az orvosi antropológia című tantárgy helye és szerepe az orvosképzésben. Az úgynevezett szegedi modell

Orvosi Hetilap ◽

10.1556/650.2019.31524 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 160 (39) ◽

pp. 1527-1532

Author(s):

Bettina Pikó ◽

Erzsébet Kapocsi ◽

Gergely Tari ◽

Hedvig Kiss ◽

Katalin Barabás

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Medical Anthropology ◽

Human Beings ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Major Goal ◽

Cultural Backgrounds ◽

Biological Reality ◽

The Subject ◽

Globalized World

Abstract: It is a necessary part of modern medical education that medical students should learn about the binary nature of human beings – biological and cultural – since both have an impact on our behavior. The subject of medical anthropology helps with understanding the mechanisms and lay concepts behind patients’ decisions which is particularly important in our globalized world. The major goal of this course is to help medical students with acquiring cultural competence through theoretical bases and empirical examples that may help them later in their work when they meet patients with different cultural backgrounds. In the present study, we introduce the course of Medical Anthropology as it happens at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged: the so-called Szeged model – its aims, syllabus, strengths, opportunities and possible difficulties. During the development of the subject, we greatly focused on its links to other subjects of behavioral and medical sciences and on its practice-oriented nature. Thus, the course partly contains of lectures and seminars which display cultural variability in relation to biological reality through practical examples. As a result, the topics of medical anthropology prepare the students to use the knowledge as well as skills and attitudes in clinical practice. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(39): 1527–1532.

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Attitude & belief towards mental illness and psychiatry as a faculty among medical students at International Medical University, Malaysia

BJPsych Open ◽

10.1192/bjo.2021.362 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (S1) ◽

pp. S125-S125

Author(s):

Debakanta Behera ◽

Ji Yen Ku

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Career Choice ◽

Online Survey ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

International Medical ◽

Early Exposure ◽

Medical University

AimsThird year Medical students from the International Medical University, Malaysia were assessed regarding their commonly held attitudes and beliefs for the mental illness in general as well as with respect to psychiatry as a faculty through a survey monkey based survey,BackgroundCommonly held perceptions and prejudices often can be overcame by education and early exposure to facts which also holds true with medical students and their attitude as well as expectations to psychiatry. Ever growing awareness regarding the Mental illness has helped but is unable to complete address the stigma and prejudices associated with it. Also Early exposure to psychiatry in medical education can provide a positive experience to medical students including germinating an interest in psychiatry as a career choice among the students.Method42 students of 3rd and 4th year medical school from International Medical University, Malaysia, some without any exposure to psychiatry, were participated in a survey created on a cloud based online survey link and responded to a questionnaire about the attitude and belief towards mental Illness as well as Psychiatry as a career choice. The results were analysed and data interpreted.ResultMost students (85%) though agreed that psychiatry is a rapidly expanding frontier of medicine sadly only 20% stated that it would be one of the top three career choice. Just under the 50% of the students stated that the psychiatric patients are more likely to harm others. About 95% felt that psychiatric consultations of patients with medical and surgical health problems would be helpful and 90% students shared that they would not feel embarrassed about someone from their family if diagnosed with mental illness.ConclusionPsychiatric exposure in medical education has been recognised as inadequate in general and often exposing medical students to psychiatry early helps improving the stigma and prejudices associated with mental illness. It will also give them sufficient exposure to assess the illness holistically keeping mental health in mind while treating physically ill people and also may inspire them to choose psychiatry as a career choice in a rapidly developing and conservative country such as Malaysia where mental health services are largely inadequate and is the second biggest health issue.

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Preparing Future Physicians to Adapt to the Changing Health Care System

Healthcare Community Synergism between Patients, Practitioners, and Researchers - Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0640-9.ch006 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 106-125

Author(s):

Joanna Lauren Drowos ◽

Sarah K Wood

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Health Care System ◽

Clinical Settings ◽

Patient Relationship ◽

Learning Models ◽

Clinical Clerkships ◽

Over Time ◽

Care System

One vital goal of medical education is to promote the development of desirable professional qualities among future physicians, such as compassion, empathy, and humanism. Future physicians must finish their training prepared to meet the changing health needs of society, yet in reality many students graduate from medical school more cynical and less empathetic than when they began. During clinical clerkships, many students experience an “ethical erosion” as they transition in to real world clinical settings. Through innovative longitudinal integrated curricular designs focusing on continuity, medical students participate in the comprehensive care of patients over time and have continuous ongoing learning relationships with the responsible clinicians. As patients place increasing importance on the doctor-patient relationship, learning models that foster stronger connections between medical students and their patients, as well as with their teachers and communities, are needed in order to better prepare the next generation of physicians to serve a changing health care system.

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Competency-Based Medical Education in Radiology: A Survey of Medical Student Perceptions

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal ◽

10.1177/0846537119893663 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 084653711989366

Author(s):

Joseph Yang ◽

Danny Jomaa ◽

Omar Islam ◽

Benedetto Mussari ◽

Corinne Laverty ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Student Perceptions ◽

Diagnostic Radiology ◽

Competency Based Medical Education ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Radiology Residency ◽

Competency Based ◽

Almost All

Purpose: Implementing competency-based medical education in diagnostic radiology residencies will change the paradigm of learning and assessment for residents. The objective of this study is to evaluate medical student perceptions of competency-based medical education in diagnostic radiology programs and how this may affect their decision to pursue a career in diagnostic radiology. Methods: First-, second-, and third-year medical students at a Canadian university were invited to complete a 14-question survey containing a mix of multiple choice, yes/no, Likert scale, and open-ended questions. This aimed to collect information on students’ understanding and perceptions of competency-based medical education and how the transition to competency-based medical education would factor into their decision to enter a career in diagnostic radiology. Results: The survey was distributed to 300 medical students and received 63 responses (21%). Thirty-seven percent of students had an interest in pursuing diagnostic radiology that ranged from interested to committed and 46% reported an understanding of competency-based medical education and its learning approach. The implementation of competency-based medical education in diagnostic radiology programs was reported to be a positive factor by 70% of students and almost all reported that breaking down residency into measurable milestones and required case exposure was beneficial. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that medical students perceive competency-based medical education to be a beneficial change to diagnostic radiology residency programs. The changes accompanying the transition to competency-based medical education were favored by students and factored into their residency decision-making.

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Expanding medical student interaction in neurology with a redesigned student interest group in neurology (sign) chapter

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02641-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rohit Gummi ◽

Ross Smith ◽

Raghav Govindarajan

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Interest Group ◽

The United States ◽

Student Interest ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Journal Clubs ◽

Hands On ◽

Neurology Clinic ◽

Second Year

Abstract Background Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) chapters across the medical schools in the United States provide opportunities for medical students to participate in clinical, research, and service activities in neurology. Despite these, applicants for the field of neurology have traditionally been low. Methods Following changes were introduced: an open board style SIGN chapter executive committee with greater active engagement of first and second year students. New activities included journal clubs, hands on workshops, celebration/cause events (example ALS walk). In addition, a free neurology clinic was introduced. Activities were planned in consultation with office of medical education, and were organized during ‘down times’. Data on student enrollment, activities successfully carried out, students interested in neurology residency, number of neurology-related research projects with student involvement were collected prior to changes and compared to values after changes were introduced. Results Post intervention, student engagement in neurology activities and projects increased significantly. However, a similar increase in applications to neurology residency was not yet observed. Conclusions An open chapter with early engagement and involvement of first and second year medical students, creating a variety of chapter activities with greater hands on involvement, planned in conjunction with office of medical education has reinvigorated our SIGN chapter.

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Adaptations of Dermatology Residency Programs to Changes in Medical Education Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Virtual Opportunities and Social Media

SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine ◽

10.25251/skin.5.2.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 94-100

Author(s):

Reagan Hattaway ◽

Nikhi Singh ◽

Soroush Rais-Bahrami ◽

Lauren Kole

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Medical Education ◽

Interest Group ◽

Drastic Change ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Media Usage ◽

Application Service ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Residency Application ◽

Group Association

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a drastic change in the 2020-2021 residency application cycle, limiting how programs interact with applicants. Objective: To describe how dermatology residency programs have adapted by developing social media platforms and virtual opportunities. Methods: A list of participating programs was obtained from the Electronic Residency Application Service. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and websites were reviewed for virtual opportunities. The Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) and the Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) website were reviewed for virtual opportunities. Results: Of the 133 programs, 74 social media accounts were created. Twenty-two programs have Twitter, 27 have Instagram, and 25 have Facebook accounts. Virtual open houses were advertised on 27 program webpages. Eight virtual sub-internships were on VSAS. Eighty virtual meet and greets and 27 virtual electives were advertised on the DIGA website. Limitations: Considering the ongoing application cycle and the growth of social media usage, the numbers presented may not represent the numbers on the date of publication. Conclusion: Dermatology residency programs have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing social media platforms and virtual opportunities. There is an underutilization of social media by programs. Programs are working with the DIGA to distribute information about virtual opportunities.

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Implementation of Pediatrics Residency Accredited Program in Singapore

Innovations in Global Health Professions Education ◽

10.20421/ighpe2015.4 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Chong Chia Yin, MBBS, MMed, MRCP, FRCPCH ◽

Serene Ai Kiang Ong, MSc ◽

Yeo Ai Ling ◽

Chay Oh Moh, MBBS, Mmed (Paed), FAMS, FRCPCH

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Medical Education ◽

Postgraduate Medical Education ◽

The United States ◽

Resident Training ◽

Scholarly Activity ◽

Concurrent Training ◽

Residency Programs ◽

System Selection ◽

Selection Of

In 2009, Singapore began replacing the British-based specialist training that constituted its postgraduate medical education with a United States-based Residency program, which is more structured. Singapore is the first country outside the United States to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education — International (ACGME-I). This paper reviews the recent changes in the context of the Pediatrics program at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, one of the five specialties chosen to launch the new residency programs. Most of the changes were made for accreditation purposes, so as to align with the requirements set by ACGME-I; however, local content and Ministry of Health (MOH) stipulations were also taken into account when designing the new pedagogical and training curriculum. Areas discussed include faculty numbers and development, concurrent training of trainees from the previous system, selection of residents, resident training, resident duty hours, mentors, curriculum, rotations, continuity clinics, scholarly activity, postgraduate exams, remediation, and chief residents.

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Rare Disease Interest Group (rareDIG) at McGill University: A Medical Education Pilot Project

International Journal of Whole Person Care ◽

10.26443/ijwpc.v7i1.230 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

Andrei Aldea ◽

Cyril Boulila ◽

Kristin Hunt ◽

Jessie Kulaga-Yoskovitz ◽

Sean Munoz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Rare Disease ◽

Interest Group ◽

Rare Diseases ◽

Physician Attitudes ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Journal Clubs ◽

Disease Advocacy ◽

Mcgill University

One in 12 Canadians have a rare disease, yet medical education continues to espouse Dr. Woodward’s aphorism “when you hear hoofbeats think horses, not zebras.” This produces physician attitudes which are deleterious to the care of people with rare diseases. The McGill University Rare Disease Interest Group (rareDIG) has created programming which sensitizes medical students to the extent and reality of rare diseases.rareDIG helps them to develop attitudes and approaches which shorten the diagnostic odyssey and improve care of people with rare diseases. Success stems from drawing attention to the realities of rare disease through direct patient interaction, creating a strong social media presence, and building collaborations with rare disease advocacy groups and networks. Our inaugural Rare Disease Day event was attended by over 100 attendees including medical students, patients and their families, and a variety of health professionals.Other successes include a Patient Perspective Series addressing the holistic approach to rare disease, shadowing opportunities, “n = rare” journal clubs, and a “Humans of Rare Disease” advocacy project. Medical students represent an important cohort to target with rare disease awareness campaigns that has largely been overlooked by current advocacy efforts. By exposing medical students early in their education to the realities of rare diseases, student-run interest groups can improve medical students’ understanding and perception of rare diseases and ultimately improve patient care in the future. rareDIG strives to continue achieving its objectives in rare disease education and aide other medical schools in creating their own rare disease student groups.

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UME-to-GME PandEMonium in COVID-19: Large-Scale Implementation of a Virtual ACGME Milestone-Based Curriculum for Senior Medical Students Matched Into Emergency Medicine

Journal of Graduate Medical Education ◽

10.4300/jgme-d-21-00620.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 848-857

Author(s):

Mary E. McLean ◽

Adrian A. Cotarelo ◽

Thomas A. Huls ◽

Abbas Husain ◽

Emily A. Hillman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

Medical Education ◽

Medical Students ◽

Large Scale ◽

The United States ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Perceived Preparedness ◽

Competency Based ◽

June July

ABSTRACT Background The COVID-19 pandemic displaced newly matched emergency medicine “pre-interns” from in-person educational experiences at the end of medical school. This called for novel remote teaching modalities. Objective This study assesses effectiveness of a multisite Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) sub-competency-based curricular implementation on Slack during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Methods Emergency medicine residency programs were recruited via national organization listservs. Programs designated instructors to manage communications and teaching for the senior medical students who had matched to their programs (pre-interns) in spring/summer 2020. Pre- and post-surveys of trainees and instructors assessed perceived preparedness for residency, perceived effectiveness of common virtual educational modalities, and concern for the pandemic's effects on medical education utilizing a Likert scale of 1 (very unconcerned) to 5 (very concerned). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the t test. Results Of 276 possible residency programs, 28 enrolled. Of 324 possible pre-interns, 297 (91.7%) completed pre-surveys in April/May and 249 (76.9%) completed post-surveys in June/July. The median weeks since performing a physical examination was 8 (IQR 7–12), since attending in-person didactics was 10 (IQR 8–15) and of rotation displacement was 4 (IQR 2–6). Perceived preparedness increased both overall and for 14 of 21 ACGME Milestone topics taught. Instructors reported higher mean concern (4.32, 95% CI 4.23–4.41) than pre-interns (2.88, 95% CI 2.74–3.02) regarding the pandemic's negative effects on medical education. Conclusions Pre-interns reported improvements in residency preparedness after participating in this ACGME sub-competency-based curriculum on Slack.

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