scholarly journals Implementation of Pediatrics Residency Accredited Program in Singapore

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.

Resident Training and Education in the United States

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 112 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 752-754
Author(s):  
Renee R. Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Postgraduate Medical Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Resident Training ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
The Us ◽  
Medical Education System

The Issue. Critical institutional and organization issues affect the education of pediatricians, influence their knowledge about child health disparities, and shape their attitudes and approaches to community pediatrics. Understanding the US graduate and postgraduate medical education system is necessary if critical and sustainable changes are to be made to ensure the capacity of pediatricians to respond to critical contemporary determinants of child health.

Accreditation of postgraduate medical education in the United States and Canada: a comparison of two systems

1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 493-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine M Cassie ◽  
Judith S Armbruster ◽  
M Ian Bowmer ◽  
David C Leach
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Postgraduate Medical Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Two Systems

Radiation oncology: Postgraduate medical education in the United States, 1988

1989 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1577-1582 ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Cox ◽  
Daniel F. Flynn ◽  
Donna D. Pittman ◽  
Luther W. Brady ◽  
Juan A. Del Regato
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Postgraduate Medical Education ◽  
The United States

scholarly journals Nutrition Education in Internal Medicine Residency Programs and Predictors of Residents’ Dietary Counseling Practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 238212051876336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stutee Khandelwal ◽  
Sarah E Zemore ◽  
Anke Hemmerling
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dietary Counseling ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Counseling Practices

Background: Although physicians are expected to provide dietary counseling for patients with cardiovascular (CV) risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and obesity, nutrition education in graduate medical education remains limited. Few studies have recently examined nutrition education and dietary counseling practices in Internal Medicine (IM) residency training. Objectives: To conduct a contemporary assessment of outpatient nutrition education in IM residency programs in the United States, identify predictors of residents’ dietary counseling practices for CV risk factors, and identify barriers for educators in providing nutrition education and barriers for residents in counseling patients. Design: Cross-sectional anonymous surveys were completed by IM program directors (PDs) and residents throughout the United States. Linear regression was used to examine the association between the amount of nutrition education received and the number of instruction methods used by the residents and frequency of residents’ dietary counseling for patients with CV risk factors. Key Results: A total of 40 educators (PDs and ambulatory/primary care PDs) and 133 residents across the United States responded to the survey. About 61% of residents reported having very little or no training in nutrition. Nutrition education in residency, both the amount of education (β = 0.20, P = .05) and the number of instruction methods used (β = 0.26, P = .02), predicted frequency of residents’ dietary counseling practices independent of nutrition education in medical school, which was also significantly associated with counseling (β = 0.20, P = .03). Residents’ total fruit and vegetable intake likewise predicted frequency of counseling (β = 0.24, P < .001). Low perceived faculty expertise was a major barrier for educators and was associated with lower level of provided nutrition education ( r = −.33, P = .04). Low resident and low perceived clinic preceptors’ interests in nutrition were also associated with lower frequency of residents’ dietary counseling ( r = −.19, P = .04; r = −.18, P = .05). Conclusions: The provision of nutrition education in IM residency programs and IM residents’ dietary counseling for patients need to be systematically assessed nationally. This study’s preliminary findings suggest that multimodal nutrition education in IM residency and better resident dietary habits are associated with higher frequency of dietary counseling for patients. Lack of faculty expertise and low faculty and resident interests in patient counseling need to be addressed perhaps by mandating nutrition education in graduate and continuing medical education.

Current Barriers in Pursuing Otolaryngology as an Osteopathic Applicant and Proposed Goals for the Future

2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110295
Author(s):  
Cameron J. Farsar ◽  
Pompeyo R. Quesada ◽  
Jason R. Brown
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
The United States ◽  
Physician Workforce ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
American Council ◽  
Drastic Increase

The osteopathic (DO) medical profession has seen a substantial increase in popularity, evident by the drastic increase in the DO physician workforce and increasing number of DO graduates in the United States. Osteopathic medical schools have historically been primary care focused, resulting in a majority of their graduates pursuing practice in those specialties. This focus may be inadvertently creating a disadvantageous environment for DO students who aim to pursue specialized or traditionally competitive fields in medicine. Otolaryngology is a prime example of osteopathic underrepresentation, as there is currently a significantly low percentage of DO residents in otolaryngology residency programs and practicing DO otolaryngologists. Given the recent American Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) merger between osteopathic and allopathic (MD) residency programs, it is of great value to further discuss avenues for progress and mitigation of barriers.

Assessment and Evaluation of Social Engagement in Dermatology Residency Programs on Instagram: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chapman Wei ◽  
Sophie Bernstein ◽  
Nagasai Adusumilli ◽  
Mark Marchitto ◽  
Frank Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Of Kansas ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Assessment And Evaluation

BACKGROUND Without traditional in-person experiences due to COVID-19, dermatology residency applicants and programs had to search for new ways to get to know one another. Thus, many programs created or enhanced their social media accounts, specifically Instagram, providing an avenue for applicants. The Instagram Engagement Score (IES) is a tool that quantifies an Instagram account’s engagement. OBJECTIVE We assessed the factors that influence a dermatology residency program Instagram account's total followers count and IES. METHODS Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education-accredited dermatology residency programs in the United States were identified and evaluated on 3/6/2021-3/7/2021. Posts were categorized into educational, departmental, academic and professional, social, or other posts. RESULTS 78 residency programs have Instagram accounts. 69 accounts were active, or posting after November 2020. Other than posts, Instagram Stories was used most frequently (51%). 60 accounts opened in 2020. University of Miami had the most followers (N=2260) while University of Kansas had the highest IES (IES=23.76). Program location and affiliation did not affect total followers or IES. Utilizing Instagram TV (p=0.019) significantly increased total followers, but not IES. Using linear correlation, total posts and departmental posts correlated with increased total follower count (p<0.001, p=0.018 respectively) and IES (p<0.001, p=0.008 respectively). CONCLUSIONS Instagram is a valuable platform for a dermatology residency program’s self-promotion and recruitment following COVID-19. We recommend dermatology residency programs to open an Instagram account and make more posts, especially departmental content. CLINICALTRIAL

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