MOTIVATION OF MEDICAL STUDENTS TO STUDY PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – SURVEY RESULTS

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Kralova
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Survey Results

scholarly journals The Impact of an Educational Program on Medical Students’ Knowledge and Awareness of Elder Abuse

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110164
Author(s):  
Abbie West ◽  
Cara Cawley ◽  
Elizabeth Crow ◽  
Alexis M. Stoner ◽  
Natalie M. Fadel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Second Year ◽  
College Of Osteopathic Medicine ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Approximately 1 in 6 adults 60 and older have experienced a form of abuse in the past year. Many cases remain under-reported due to lack of knowledge and awareness. This study created an educational program on elder abuse for medical students to determine if participation would increase knowledge and awareness of elder abuse. Methods: This study used a pre and post survey methodology to evaluate students’ knowledge and awareness of elder abuse before and after participating in this educational program. Sixty first and second year osteopathic medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Carolinas Campus participated in this study. Students were emailed a pre-survey to evaluate their pre-existing knowledge and awareness. The survey was, previously created by the Student Training on Preventing Domestic Violence (STOP-DV) team using validated measures. Participants then attended educational events about various forms of elder abuse and recognizing its associated signs, and afterward completed the post-survey. The results were compared using t-tests to determine if there was a significant difference. Results: First and second year students differed significantly in pre-survey results of knowledge but not post-survey results. The results showed a significant difference in overall mean knowledge ( P-value < .001) and awareness scores ( P-value < .001) in all students. Conclusion: These results suggest education on elder abuse can enable future physicians to better recognize, understand, and support older adults regarding elder maltreatment.

scholarly journals The role of extracurricular activities and lectures in mitigating medical student burnout

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer C. Sepede ◽  
Joanna Petrides ◽  
Philip B. Collins ◽  
Meredith C. Jones ◽  
Nicole Cantor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Rowan University ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Context Strong evidence throughout the literature highlights burnout as a significant and increasing problem among medical students, impacting students’ ability to effectively care for and empathize with patients. Objectives To examine how involvement in extracurricular activities and attendance at burnout lectures can impact burnout among medical students. Methods An anonymous digital survey including the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was sent to all students (n=765) at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The survey included questions regarding the number of burnout/wellness lectures respondents had attended, the number of clubs in which the respondents participated, the number of hours spent in these clubs, and any leadership positions held by the respondents. Results Of the 765 students enrolled, 597 completed the survey. Results indicated that women participated in significantly more clubs than men (t[456]=−4.30; p<0.001). Men had higher scores on the depersonalization subscale of the MBI than women (t[463)=2.98; p<0.01]. There were no gender differences in emotional exhaustion or personal accomplishment. Linear regression analyses including gender and club participation as predictors of each of the burnout subscales indicated a significant interaction between gender and number of clubs (β=0.34; p<0.05), in that more club participation was associated with higher depersonalization scores for women, but lower depersonalization scores for men. The number of wellness/burnout prevention lectures attended was not predictive of scores on any of the burnout subscales. Conclusions Our results indicate the importance of understanding what drives burnout on the individual level and adapting interventions to suit the needs of individual students, rather than the student body as a whole.

Knowledge argument

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torin Alter
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Colour Vision ◽  
Thought Experiment ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Knowledge Argument ◽  
Frank Jackson ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Television Monitor ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
The World

The knowledge argument is an argument against physicalism, the view that the world is wholly physical. It was developed by Frank Jackson (1943–) and is based on the following thought experiment. Everything that can be known through the physical, chemical, and biological sciences – the complete physical truth – has been discovered. Mary is a brilliant scientist who is raised in a black-and-white room. She has never had colour experiences. But she learns the complete physical truth, which includes the completed science of colour vision, by reading books and watching lectures on a black-and-white television monitor. Then she leaves the room and sees colours. Jackson’s argument runs roughly as follows. When Mary leaves the room, she learns something new. She learns what it is like to see in colour. Evidently, the complete physical truth is not the complete truth about the world. Ergo, physicalism is false. Some react by denying that Mary learns anything when she leaves the room. Others react by accepting that she learns something but denying that this refutes physicalism. Still others accept the argument as sound. The ensuing discussion has led to a variety of insights about consciousness and its place in the natural world.

scholarly journals Implementation and Evaluation of a Virtual Elective in Otolaryngology in the Time of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982095115
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Steehler ◽  
Brian Pettitt-Schieber ◽  
Matthew B. Studer ◽  
Geetha Mahendran ◽  
Barbara J. Pettitt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Formative Assessments ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Survey Results

Objective To develop and evaluate a virtual otolaryngology medical student elective created during the COVID-19 crisis with the intention of teaching the basic tenets of otolaryngology and increasing exposure to the specialty. Study Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting Emory University School of Medicine. Methods A 1-week virtual otolaryngology curriculum was offered to third- and fourth-year medical students that centered on the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation’s handbook Primary Care in Otolaryngology (fourth edition). The course covered a variety of topics and was conducted remotely via online video conferencing software. We applied multiple teaching modalities and surveyed students regarding the effectiveness of the course. Mixed methods analysis was employed to analyze the course data. Results Twelve students participated; 67% reported their baseline precourse understanding of otolaryngology in the “poor-fair” range. After the course, 92% of students reported increased understanding, with 42% and 58% reporting “good” and “very good” understanding, respectively. Following completion of the course, posttest scores on summative assessments were significantly higher than pretest scores ( P < .001). Ninety-two percent of students reported either “increased” or “greatly increased” interest in otolaryngology postcourse. Qualitative survey results revealed students’ appreciation of course organization, formative assessments, and case-based learning. Conclusions An otolaryngology elective administered through a virtual format can be effective at providing an educational experience and garnering interest in the field. Positive exposure to otolaryngology can increase medical students’ interest in pursuing the specialty and expand their general knowledge of consultation, diagnosis, and management in otolaryngology.

scholarly journals Anonymity of Willed Body Donors: Survey Results from First Year Medical Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Champney ◽  
Sarah Eaton ◽  
Remma Ishteiwy ◽  
Sarah Ring ◽  
Jonathan Sheu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
First Year Medical Students

scholarly journals Adherence Population to Vaccination of Influenza: Survey Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
T. A. Bayanova ◽  
A. G. Petrova ◽  
A. S. Vanyarkina ◽  
N. Yu. Kupriyanova ◽  
T. A. Gavrilova
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Pediatric Hospital ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Medical University

Influenza remains one of the most pressing medical and socio-economic problems . Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the incidence and mortality of influenza and its complications. Рurpose: estimate the awareness of parents , doctors of various specialties and students of the medical University about the issues of influenza vaccination, identify factors that affect the reduction of vaccination adherence and determine the best apt ways to increase adherence to influenza immunoprophylaxis. Methods. A descriptive retrospective epidemiological study between 2004 and 2018 Conducted a survey among three groups of respondents: parents of children enrolled in the children's clinic or treated at a pediatric hospital (n=1620); doctors of different specialties (n = 324); the medical students (n = 433). Resalts. Against the background of increasing coverage of the population with preventive vaccinations, there is a decrease in the incidence of influenza among the total population (TPR.=-14.7%). There was a weak correlation between the number of vaccinated and the incidence in the following year (ρ =-0.38 p>0.05). Only 22.2% of respondents vaccinate a child, and only adults are vaccinated in 13.8% of cases. Among doctors of different specialties, 36.7% are vaccinated against the flu, and 58.7% of respondents additionally vaccinate their children against the flu. Of the total number of students surveyed, 17.3% are vaccinated annually. Conclusions. Increasing adherence to flu vaccination among medical students and doctors will help increase adherence to vaccination among the population, increase coverage of preventive vaccinations, and reduce the incidence of influenza.

scholarly journals Nature Communications: Interview with Lesley Anson

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Fenner
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Systems Biology ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Open Access Journal ◽  
Molecular Systems ◽  
Nature Publishing Group ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Publishing Group

Nature Communications is a new journal that will launch in Spring 2010. The journal will publish papers in all areas of the physical, chemical and biological sciences and is open for submissions.The Nature Publishing Group publishes one fully open access journal (Molecular Systems Biology) ...

scholarly journals Modelling Photoionisations in Tautomeric DNA Nucleobase Derivatives 7H-Adenine and 7H-Guanine: Ultrafast Decay and Photostability

Photochem ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-301
Author(s):  
Javier Segarra-Martí ◽  
Sara M. Nouri ◽  
Michael J. Bearpark
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Radiation Effects ◽  
Decay Channels ◽  
Theoretical Methods ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Protection Mechanisms ◽  
Single Path ◽  
Sunlight Radiation

The study of radiation effects in DNA is a multidisciplinary endeavour, connecting the physical, chemical and biological sciences. Despite being mostly filtered by the ozone layer, sunlight radiation is still expected to (photo)ionise DNA in sizeable yields, triggering an electron removal process and the formation of potentially reactive cationic species. In this manuscript, photoionisation decay channels of important DNA tautomeric derivatives, 7H-adenine and 7H-guanine, are characterised with accurate CASSCF/XMS-CASPT2 theoretical methods. These simulation techniques place the onset of ionisation for 7H-adenine and 7H-guanine on average at 8.98 and 8.43 eV, in line with recorded experimental evidence when available. Cationic excited state decays are analysed next, uncovering effective barrierless deactivation routes for both species that are expected to decay to their (cationic) ground state on ultrafast timescales. Conical intersection topographies reveal that these photoionisation processes are facilitated by sloped single-path crossings, known to foster photostability, and which are predicted to enable the (VUV) photo-protection mechanisms present in these DNA tautomeric species.

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