scholarly journals Global Health and Graduate Medical Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 685-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey B. Bills ◽  
James Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Graduate Medical

ABSTRACT Background  Global health (GH) interest is increasing in graduate medical education (GME). The popularity of the GH topic has created growth in the GME literature. Objective  The authors aim to provide a systematic review of published approaches to GH in GME. Methods  We searched PubMed using variable keywords to identify articles with abstracts published between January 1975 and January 2015 focusing on GME approaches to GH. Articles meeting inclusion criteria were evaluated for content by authors to ensure relevance. Methodological quality was assessed using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI), which has demonstrated reliability and validity evidence. Results  Overall, 69 articles met initial inclusion criteria. Articles represented research and curricula from a number of specialties and a range of institutions. Many studies reported data from a single institution, lacked randomization and/or evidence of clinical benefit, and had poor reliability and validity evidence. The mean MERSQI score among 42 quantitative articles was 8.87 (2.79). Conclusions  There is significant heterogeneity in GH curricula in GME, with no single strategy for teaching GH to graduate medical learners. The quality of literature is marginal, and the body of work overall does not facilitate assessment of educational or clinical benefit of GH experiences. Improved methods of curriculum evaluation and enhanced publication guidelines would have a positive impact on the quality of research in this area.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Use of Google Glass in Graduate Medical Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 637-648
Author(s):  
Joseph F. Carrera ◽  
Connor C. Wang ◽  
William Clark ◽  
Andrew M. Southerland
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Battery Life ◽  
Google Glass ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Graduate Medical

ABSTRACT Background Graduate medical education (GME) has emphasized the assessment of trainee competencies and milestones; however, sufficient in-person assessment is often constrained. Using mobile hands-free devices, such as Google Glass (GG) for telemedicine, allows for remote supervision, education, and assessment of residents. Objective We reviewed available literature on the use of GG in GME in the clinical learning environment, its use for resident supervision and education, and its clinical utility and technical limitations. Methods We conducted a systematic review in accordance with 2009 PRISMA guidelines. Applicable studies were identified through a review of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases for articles published from January 2013 to August 2018. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles that reported using GG in GME and assessed the quality of the studies. A systematic review of these studies appraised the literature for descriptions of its utility in GME. Results Following our search and review process, 37 studies were included. The majority evaluated GG in surgical specialties (n = 23) for the purpose of surgical/procedural skills training or supervision. GG was predominantly used for video teleconferencing, and photo and video capture. Highlighted positive aspects of GG use included point-of-view broadcasting and capacity for 2-way communication. Most studies cited drawbacks that included suboptimal battery life and HIPAA concerns. Conclusions GG shows some promise as a device capable of enhancing GME. Studies evaluating GG in GME are limited by small sample sizes and few quantitative data. Overall experience with use of GG in GME is generally positive.

scholarly journals From Creation to Evaluation: A Comprehensive Global Health Scholars Program for Graduate Medical Education Trainees

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 238212052095182
Author(s):  
Jennifer Morgan ◽  
Shannon Galvin ◽  
Joshua Goldstein ◽  
Colleen Fant ◽  
Robert Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Journal Club ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Global Health Education ◽  
The Many

Introduction: Recently, participation in clinical global health rotations has significantly increased among graduate medical education (GME) trainees. Despite the many benefits these experiences provide, many ethical challenges exist. Well-intentioned partnerships and participants often encounter personal and professional dilemmas related to safety, social responsibility, and accountability. We designed a curriculum to provide trainees of all specialties with a comprehensive educational program aimed at delivering culturally mindful and ethically responsible clinical care in resource-constrained settings. Methods: The McGaw Global Health Clinical Scholars Program (GHCS) at Northwestern University offers a 2-year curriculum for selected GME trainees across specialties interested in global health. Each trainee must complete the following components: core lectures, peer journal club, specialty-specific lectures, a mentorship agreement, ethics and skill-based simulations, a global health field experience, a poster presentation, and a mentored scholarly project. Results: Since 2014, 84 trainees from 13 specialties have participated in the program with 50 current trainees and 39 graduates. Twenty-five trainees completed exit surveys, of which 95% would recommend this program to other trainees and 84% felt more prepared to deliver global health care. In addition, 78% reported career plans that included global health and/or work with underserved populations. Trainees described “acceptance of differences and respect for those differences” and “understanding sustainability” as learning points from the program. Discussion: Providing a comprehensive global health education program across specialties can be feasible and effective. GME trainees who participated in this program report feeling both more prepared for clinical experiences and more likely to serve the underserved anywhere.

scholarly journals A peer review process to assess the quality of graduate medical education

1988 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-93
Author(s):  
H Levine ◽  
E Vanek ◽  
G Lefferts ◽  
W Michener ◽  
G Weiker
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Graduate Medical

scholarly journals Preliminary Evidence Supporting a Novel 10-Item Clinical Learning Environment Quick Survey (CLEQS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-560
Author(s):  
Deborah Simpson ◽  
Matthew McDiarmid ◽  
Tricia La Fratta ◽  
Nicole Salvo ◽  
Jacob L. Bidwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Graduate Medical

ABSTRACT Background The clinical learning environment (CLE) is a priority focus in medical education. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Clinical Learning Environment Review's (CLER) recent addition of teaming and health care systems obligates educators to monitor these areas. Tools to evaluate the CLE would ideally be: (1) appropriate for all health care team members on a specific unit/project; (2) informed by contemporary learning environment frameworks; and (3) feasible/quick to complete. No existing CLE evaluation tool meets these criteria. Objective This report describes the creation and preliminary validity evidence for a Clinical Learning Environment Quick Survey (CLEQS). Methods Survey items were identified from the literature and other data sources, sorted into 1 of 4 learning environment domains (personal, social, organizational, material) and reviewed by multiple stakeholders and experts. Leaders from 6 interprofessional graduate medical education quality improvement/patient safety teams distributed this voluntary survey to their clinical team members (November 2019–mid-January 2021) using electronic or paper formats. Validity evidence for this instrument was based on the content, response process, internal structure, reliability, relations to other variables, and consequences. Results Two hundred one CLEQS responses were obtained, taking 1.5 minutes on average to complete with good reliability (Cronbach's α ≥ 0.83). The Cronbach alpha for each CE domain with the overall item ranged from 0.50 for personal to 0.79 for social. There were strong associations with other measures and clarity about improvement targets. Conclusions CLEQS meets the 3 criteria for evaluating CLEs. Reliability data supports its internal consistency, and initial validity evidence is promising.

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