scholarly journals A Prescription that Addresses the Decline of Basic Science Education in Medical School

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Miller ◽  
Christina S Thornton ◽  
Michael B Keough ◽  
Jodie I Roberts ◽  
Bryan Yipp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Medical Organization ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Basic Science Education ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
Clinician Scientist ◽  
The University

Over 30 years ago a cry rang out through the proverbial halls of academia; “The clinician scientist is an endangered species.” These prophetic words have been reverberated in the ears of every specialty and every general medical organization in deafening tones. Why is the role of the clinician scientist or clinician investigator so important that this phrase has been repeated subsequently in medical and educational journals? Simply put, the clinician scientist bridges the ravine between the ever-growing mountain of scientific knowledge and the demanding patient centered clinical care. Here, we describe the current educational model established by the University of Calgary, Leaders in Medicine Program. Our program seeks to train future physicians and clinician scientists by incorporating training in basic science, translational and clinical research with clinical and medical education in a longitudinal program to students of traditional MD/PhD, MD/MSc or MD/MBA stream as well as interested Doctor of Medicine students.

Combining the Love of Art, Science, Business and Medicine to Innovate and Enhance Patient Health. Highlights from the 7th Annual Leaders in Medicine Symposium of the Cummings School of Medicine, Calgary, AB

2018 ◽  
pp. E51-E54
Author(s):  
Jennifer Beatty ◽  
Michael Peplowski ◽  
Noreen Singh ◽  
Craig Beers ◽  
Evan M Beck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Guest Speaker ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The University ◽  
Care Costs

The Leader in Medicine (LIM) Program of the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, hosted its 7th Annual LIM Research Symposium on October 30, 2015 and participation grew once again, with a total of six oral and 99 posters presentations! Over 45 of our Faculty members also participated in the symposium. This year’s LIM Symposium theme was “Innovations in Medicine” and the invited guest speaker was our own Dr. Breanne Everett (MD/MBA). She completed her residency in plastic surgery at University of Calgary and holds both a medical degree and an MBA from the University of Calgary. In her inspiring talk, entitled “Marrying Business and Medicine: Toe-ing a Fine Line”, she described how she dealt with a clinical problem (diabetic foot ulcers), came up with an innovation that optimized patient care, started her own company and delivered her product to market to enhance the health of the community. She clearly illustrated how to complete the full circle, from identifying a clinical problem to developing and providing a solution that both enhances clinical care and patient health as well as reduces health care costs and hospital admissions. The research symposium was an outstanding success and the abstracts are included in companion article in CIM.

Cadastral Studies in the Surveying Engineering Program at The University of Calgary

1981 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-428
Author(s):  
W. F. Teskey ◽  
T. C. Swanby
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Program ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
The University

The surveying engineering program at The University of Calgary, as of September 1981, has been in operation for two years. It is now fully operational, and successful by any measure. Cadastral studies area courses and other closely related courses form an important component of the program. These courses are described and discussed. The role of the Western Canadian Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors and its relationship to the surveying engineering program at The University of Calgary is also outlined.

Reading and writing for healers

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 534
Author(s):  
Zsuzsa Horvath ◽  
Cynthia Salter ◽  
Judith Resick ◽  
Xiaohan Fan ◽  
Tanvi Mehta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Care ◽  
Narrative Medicine ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
University Of Pittsburgh ◽  
Written Text ◽  
Book Discussion ◽  
Event Series ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
The University

Aims, background and objectives: A growing body of research demonstrates that teaching close-reading and reflective writing to clinicians improves their ability to provide patient- and person-centered care. Through narrative medicine workshops, providers gain skills that can improve relationships with patients, increase empathy among clinicians and enhance clinical care. The goal of the event series (book discussion and reflective writing sessions) offered at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, USA was to provide participants an interactive opportunity to practise and reflect upon the basic tenets of narrative medicine. Methods: The objectives were to recognize how a written text can inform and enhance empathetic and humanistic thinking and to develop an increased appreciation for the importance of humanistic thinking in healthcare. The goal of this article was to share the outcomes of a unique program, which was offered in an interprofessional setting and organized by collaborators across disciplines within and outside of the healthcare professions. To evaluate the overall effectiveness of the introductory presentation, book discussion and reflective writing sessions, anonymous surveys were employed to study participants’ perception about the role of literature in healthcare, the role of reflection in the provision of care and insights gained in the sessions. Results: The study revealed overwhelmingly positive responses by the participants to the programming. Qualitative data analysis revealed multiple areas of learning. Discussion and Conclusion: Due to the success of the workshop series, the School of Dental Medicine will offer the event again and expects it to become a sustained yearly event that fosters collaborations across different schools of the University.

scholarly journals El Enfoque de Competencias para formar Emprendedores: Evaluación del modelo de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México (The role of competence focusing in entrepreneur shaping: Evaluating the University of Yucatan (Mexico) model)

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Luis Carlos G. Cantón Castillo ◽  
Alan García Lira ◽  
Magaly Carmen Iuit González
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Entrepreneurial Knowledge ◽  
The University

<p>El presente trabajo pretende aportar conoci- miento en la formación y evaluación de programas o modelos de emprendedores en el enfoque de com- petencias, y ofrece al lector la evaluación realizada al modelo de emprendedores de la UADY, cuyo objetivo es verificar si el programa y las vertientes del modelo de emprendedores actuales están alineadas con el nue- vo modelo educativo de la institución, MEFI, y si el programa provee al alumno de las competencias que este documento establece para emprender. Desde el punto de vista metodológico, se comparó los resulta- dos obtenidos en las diferentes vertientes del modelo de emprendedores con lo establecido en los ejes del MEFI, y en el caso de las competencias que desarrolla el estudiante, se aplicó una encuesta que, además de las competencias establecidas en el MEFI, adicionó las de otros autores a nivel internacional. Los principales hallazgos muestran que el programa emprendedor y las principales vertientes del modelo de emprendedores cumplen fehacientemente con los ejes del MEFI. Por otro lado, todos los estudiantes encuestados admiten beneficios de aprendizaje tras su participación en el programa, sea en la modalidad de adquisición o en la de mejoramiento.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Abstract </strong></p><p>This work aims to increase current knowledge in establishing and evaluating models for entrepreneur shaping by competence focusing, and offers readers the evaluation made to the “UADY” model whose objective was to verify if the program and its outco- mes are aligned with the university’s new educational model or “MEFI”, and whether or not it provides students with the competences required to start up companies.  Results obtained in different outcomes of the entrepreneurial model were compared with ob-jectives established in the “MEFI” and with a survey done among students that incorporated competences recommended by internationally recognized authors added to the ones suggested by the model.  Results showed that both the entrepreneurial program and its outcomes closely followed the “MEFI” guidelines and that students surveyed showed a significant increase in learning after participating in the program, either acquiring or perfecting entrepreneurial knowledge.</p>

CANDSN: A Computer Aided Network Design and Adjustment System

1984 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-114
Author(s):  
Michael P. Mepham ◽  
Edward J. Krakiwsky
Keyword(s):  
Computer Graphics ◽  
Network Design ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Cadastral Surveying ◽  
Adjustment System ◽  
The University

Program CANDSN was developed at The University of Calgary for designing, adjusting and analyzing horizontal survey networks. The concepts and mathematics that this program is based upon are discussed in this paper. The role of interactive computer graphics as an effective technique for the entry and editing of data and the presentation of results is discussed. Experience with examples from the fields of geodesy, engineering surveying, and cadastral surveying have demonstrated the effectiveness of this program as an educational, research and working tool.

scholarly journals NEW SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAM PROPOSAL – MINDSET AND DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Paul ◽  
Gillian Ayers ◽  
Joule Bergerson ◽  
Kerry Black ◽  
Tanya Brucker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Sustainability Education ◽  
Education Literature ◽  
Sustainable Systems ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
The University ◽  
Climate Crisis

With the continued climate crisis, there is increasing recognition for the important of sustainabilityeducation in engineering. At the University of Calgary, we are developing a program in Sustainable Systems Engineering to address this need. Systems thinking and sustainability are intrinsically linked, as in order to comprehend the wicked challenges of sustainability today, we must take a holistic, interconnected, systems approach. This paper outlines sustainability education literature, and our approach to program development. Overall, we hope to foster mindsets and develop engineering students who are able to fundamentally shift the discourse on sustainability engineering within industry, and critically reflect on the role of engineering itself.

scholarly journals Intellectual stimulation in family medicine: an international qualitative study of student perceptions

BJGP Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. bjgpopen20X101045
Author(s):  
Kiran Sahota ◽  
Patrick Goeres ◽  
Martina Kelly ◽  
Eugene Tang ◽  
Marianna Hofmeister ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Intellectual Stimulation ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Clinical Uncertainty ◽  
Student Views ◽  
Societal Needs ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
The University

BackgroundGlobally, medical schools struggle to ensure there is a sufficient number of graduates choosing family medicine as a career to meet societal needs. While factors impacting career choice are complex, one possible disincentive to choosing family medicine is the perception that it is less intellectually stimulating than specialty care.AimThe study sought to elicit student views on intellectual stimulation in family medicine, and their understanding of academic family medicine.Design & settingThis is a qualitative focus group study of volunteer students from the University of Calgary, Canada, and Newcastle University, UK.MethodSix focus groups were conducted with 51 participants. The data were analysed thematically.ResultsStudents associated intellectual stimulation in family medicine with clinical practice. Intellectual stimulation was related to problem solving and the challenge of having to know a little about everything, along with clinical uncertainty and the need to be vigilant to avoid missing diagnoses. Student awareness of academic family medicine was limited, and students identified it with teaching rather than research.ConclusionPromoting intellectual stimulation in family medicine requires educators to highlight the breadth and variety of knowledge required in family medicine, as well as the need to manage clinical uncertainty and to be vigilant to avoid missing diagnoses. Exposure to academic family medicine could enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of the role of research in family medicine.

The Role of Shared Decision-Making in Audiologic Rehabilitation

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Pryce ◽  
Amanda Hall
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Treatment Information ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Audiologic Rehabilitation

Shared decision-making (SDM), a component of patient-centered care, is the process in which the clinician and patient both participate in decision-making about treatment; information is shared between the parties and both agree with the decision. Shared decision-making is appropriate for health care conditions in which there is more than one evidence-based treatment or management option that have different benefits and risks. The patient's involvement ensures that the decisions regarding treatment are sensitive to the patient's values and preferences. Audiologic rehabilitation requires substantial behavior changes on the part of patients and includes benefits to their communication as well as compromises and potential risks. This article identifies the importance of shared decision-making in audiologic rehabilitation and the changes required to implement it effectively.

Rheometers, Bioreactors, and Vocalization Forces: Using Basic Science Investigations to Help the Voices of Teachers

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Sarah Klemuk
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Tissue Growth ◽  
University Of Iowa ◽  
Support Cell ◽  
Rest Periods ◽  
Collaborative Studies ◽  
Professional Voice Users ◽  
The University ◽  
Science Investigations ◽  
Professional Voice

Abstract Collaborative studies at the University of Iowa and the National Center for Voice and Speech aim to help the voices of teachers. Investigators study how cells and tissues respond to vibration doses simulating typical vocalization patterns of teachers. A commercially manufactured instrument is uniquely modified to support cell and tissue growth, to subject tissues to vocalization-like forces, and to measure viscoelastic properties of tissues. Through this basic science approach, steps toward safety limits for vocalization and habilitating rest periods for professional voice users will be achieved.

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