scholarly journals CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC STUDY OF FACIAL INDEX IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS OF SKIMS MEDICAL COLLEGE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 199-203
Author(s):  
Ashfaqul Hassan ◽  
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Mir Yasser Abdullah ◽  
Sajad Hamid ◽  
Sayed Mursaleen Tazeem Bukhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Face Shape ◽  
Facial Height ◽  
Facial Phenotype ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Introduction:The structure of face is dependent on various attributes such as gender, ethnic background, race,climate , socioeconomic status and genetics. The facial index is the ratio of facial height (distance between Nasion and Gnathion) and maximum facial breadth(distance between two zygomatic prominences from Right zygonion to Left zygonion). Methods:A total of one hundred and twelve (112) First year medical students studying at Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Bemina Srinagar, Kashmir were chosen as the subjects for the present study. The study was carried out at Department of Anatomy, Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Bemina Srinagar Kashmir. Results:The conducted research provides important information concerning the total facial index (TFI), face shape, and facial phenotype in the adult population. The mean values of the morphological facial height and facial breadth in males were, respectively150mm and 155.5mm.while in females, respectively were: 142.5 mm and 170.0mm . Conclusion:Keeping in view the results obtained in this study we concluded that the dominant facial phenotype in the medical students of sheri Kashmir Institute of medical sciences is EuryproscopicandLeptoproscopic in male students and in male students.The results obtained may be harnessed as a reference for facial analysis that will be further useful in Orthodontics, anthropological research, forensics, genetic research and reconstructive surgery.

scholarly journals Effect of academic stress on physical activity level and cognitive functions in first year medical students: An observational study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Jitendra Sorout ◽  
Satyanath Reddy Kodidala ◽  
Harsha Soni ◽  
Priyanka Singh ◽  
Nirmal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
First Year ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Background: Newly admitted medical students experience a different curriculum, which can be a stressor and may be the reason of stress during student life. Stress may affect physiological, psychological and cognitive functions of the students. Aims and Objective: Aim of the study was to assess the effect of academic stress on physical activity level and cognitive functions in first year medical students. Materials and Methods: This observational study was conducted on 30 healthy newly admitted medical students (18 -25 years). The data was collected thrice, baseline, after two months and after four months. Stress was assessed by using DASS and Cohen perceived stress scale (PSS). GPAQ was used to estimate the physical activity level. And cognitive functions were assessed by using subjective method (MMSE questionnaire) and objective method (P300). Results: No significant difference of mean values of age, height, weight, BMI, physical activity level, DASS score, PSS and P300 latency were observed over the time to which recording was taken. The mean score of PAL represents the high physical activity. But the score of DASS and PSS represent severe and moderate stress level respectively. The significant difference was seen in the mean values of MMSE score and P300 amplitude over the time to which recording taken. Conclusion: The present study results we can conclude that students have stress during their academic period. And this stress might be helpful in potentiating the cognitive functions with the optimum physical activity.

scholarly journals Near-peer mentoring to complement faculty mentoring of first-year medical students in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satendra Singh ◽  
Navjeevan Singh ◽  
Upreet Dhaliwal
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
First Year ◽  
Faculty Mentoring ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Senior Faculty ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Feedback Questionnaire ◽  
Faculty Mentors ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Purpose: The first year is stressful for new medical students who have to cope with curricular challenges, relocation issues, and separation from family. Mentoring reduces stress and facilitates adaptation. A program for faculty mentoring of first-semester students was initiated by the Medical Education Unit in 2009 at University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi. Feedback after the first year revealed that mentees were reluctant to meet their mentors, some of whom were senior faculty. In the following year, student mentors (near-peers) were recruited to see if that would improve the rate and quality of contact between mentees and mentors. Methods: Volunteer faculty (n=52), near-peers (n=57), and new entrants (n=148) admitted in 2010 participated in the ratio of 1:1:3. The program aims were explained through an open house meeting, for reinforcement, and another meeting was conducted 5 months later. At year-end, a feedback questionnaire was administered (response rate: faculty, 28 [54%]; mentees, 74 [50%]). Results: Many respondent faculty (27, 96%) and mentees (65, 88%) believed that near-peer mentoring was useful. Compared to the preceding year, the proportion of meetings between faculty mentors and mentees increased from 4.0±5.2 to 7.4±8.8; mentees who reported benefit increased from 23/78 (33%) to 34/74 (46%). Benefits resulted from mentors’ and near-peers’ demonstration of concern/support/interaction/counseling (35, 47.3% mentees); 23 mentees (82%) wanted to become near-peers themselves. Conclusion: Near-peer mentoring supplements faculty mentoring of first-year medical students by increasing system effectiveness.

Knowledge and Preparedness for Avian Influenza Among the First Year Medical Students and Interns of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Payman Salamati ◽  
Hamid Emadi Koochak ◽  
Soheila Dabiran ◽  
Masoumeh Sadat Sabzevary ◽  
Morteza Naderan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Avian Influenza ◽  
First Year ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
First Year Medical Students

scholarly journals Assessing the Learning Style of Medical Students in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences by using VARK Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lida Shams ◽  
Shahram Yazdani ◽  
Taha Nasiri ◽  
Jamil Sadeghifar ◽  
Sara Shahbazi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Abstract Background Extensive factors affect students' learning such as their learning style, the identification of which is considered as important in solving the problems and shortcomings of educational system in the current situation. The present study aimed to determine the learning style of first-year medical students in the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2018.Methods In the present descriptive and analytical study, 111 first-year medical students at the university were included through census method. The data were collected by using VARK learning style standard questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS16 software based on the questionnaire guide.Results Most students had a multi-modal learning style (52%) although no significant difference was observed between preferring single- and multi-model styles. Among the multi-modal learning styles, bi-modal style was more applied by subjects (21.62%). In addition, aural and visual learning styles were determined as the most (20, 37.74%) and least (8, 15.09%) frequent styles preferred by students, respectively.Conclusion Due to the preference of most students to use multimodal styles, medical instructors should highlight the diversity of learners' learning styles and select appropriate methods for students' learning.

scholarly journals Stress among medical students of Gorgan (South East of Caspian Sea), Iran

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 421-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Marjani ◽  
AM Gharavi ◽  
M Jahanshahi ◽  
A Vahidirad ◽  
F Alizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
First Year ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Basic Sciences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Reducing Stress

Objective: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of psychological stress and association between the levels of stress and study variables among Gorgan medical students. Materials and methods: All three year medical students (129 basic sciences students) in Gorgan Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of medical Sciences, were asked to complete the Kessler 10 questionnaire. Results: The findings showed mild, moderate and severe stress among 26.22%, 20.50% and 14.75% study subjects. 39.35% of medical students had no stress. There was statistically significant association between year of study and stress levels (p= 0.040). Conclusion: The results indicate that there is a decrease in the psychological health of first year medical students. Provided that stress management courses are organised by medical schools, when the students arrive, they will cope up with the stress in coming years. These courses may reduce the negative effects of stress on medical students. By providing such courses and reducing stress level, medical students may improve their medical education. Key words: Medical students, stress, Gorgan     doi: 10.3126/kumj.v6i3.1726   Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2008), Vol. 6, No. 3, Issue 23, 421-425

scholarly journals Positive effects of medical hypnosis on test anxiety in first year medical students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Christian M. Hammer ◽  
Michael Scholz ◽  
Larissa Bischofsberger ◽  
Alexander Hammer ◽  
Benedikt Kleinsasser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
First Year ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Variation in assessment of first-year medical students' interprofessional competencies by rater profession

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 100424
Author(s):  
Joseph B. House ◽  
Lynze R. Franko ◽  
Fatema Haque ◽  
James A. Cranford ◽  
Sally A. Santen
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Interprofessional Competencies

Are Future Doctors Prepared to Address Patients’ Nutritional Needs? Cooking and Nutritional Knowledge and Habits in Medical Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110181
Author(s):  
Sam Sugimoto ◽  
Drew Recker ◽  
Elizabeth E. Halvorson ◽  
Joseph A. Skelton
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
The United States ◽  
First Year ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Second Year ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Background. Many diseases are linked to lifestyle in the United States, yet physicians receive little training in nutrition. Medical students’ prior knowledge of nutrition and cooking is unknown. Objective. To determine incoming medical students’ prior nutrition knowledge, culinary skills, and nutrition habits. Methods. A dual-methods study of first-year medical students. Cross-sectional survey assessing prior knowledge, self-efficacy, and previous education of cooking and nutrition. Interviews of second-year medical students explored cooking and nutrition in greater depth. Results. A total of 142 first-year medical students participated; 16% had taken a nutrition course, with majority (66%) learning outside classroom settings. Students had a mean score of 87% on the Nutritional Knowledge Questionnaire versus comparison group (64.9%). Mean cooking and food skills score were lower than comparison scores. Overall, students did not meet guidelines for fiber, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Interviews with second-year students revealed most learned to cook from their families; all believed it important for physicians to have this knowledge. Conclusions. Medical students were knowledgeable about nutrition, but typically self-taught. They were not as confident or skilled in cooking, and mostly learned from their family. They expressed interest in learning more about nutrition and cooking.

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