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Elective courses for medical students during the preclinical curriculum: a systematic review and evaluation
Ankit Agarwal, Stephanie Wong, Suzanne Sarfaty, Anand Devaiah & Ariel E. Hirsch
Article: 26615
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforElective courses for medical students during the preclinical curriculum: a systematic review and evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (347.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Feature Articles

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Dermatology – a compulsory part of the UK medical school curriculum?
Hemal Shah, Lucia Pozo-Garcia & Marinos Koulouroudias
Article: 30212
Published online: 21 Dec 2015
AbstractforDermatology – a compulsory part of the UK medical school curriculum? | Full Text | References | PDF (262 KB)
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Should an intercalated degree be compulsory for undergraduate medical students?
Aaron B. Philip, Sunila J. Prasad & Ankur Patel
Article: 29392
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforShould an intercalated degree be compulsory for undergraduate medical students? | Full Text | References | PDF (260.7 KB)
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Health behaviors and personality in burnout: a third dimension
Osama M. Mustafa
Article: 28187
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
AbstractforHealth behaviors and personality in burnout: a third dimension | Full Text | References | PDF (488 KB)
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The oral case presentation: toward a performance-based rhetorical model for teaching and learning
Mei Yuit Chan
Article: 28565
Published online: 17 Jul 2015
AbstractforThe oral case presentation: toward a performance-based rhetorical model for teaching and learning | Full Text | References | PDF (358.4 KB)
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What are the implications of implementation science for medical education?
David W. Price, Dianne P. Wagner, N. Kevin Krane, Steven C. Rougas, Nancy R. Lowitt, Regina S. Offodile, L. Jane Easdown, Mark A. W. Andrews, Charles M. Kodner, Monica Lypson & Barbara E. Barnes
Article: 27003
Published online: 23 Apr 2015
AbstractforWhat are the implications of implementation science for medical education? | Full Text | References | PDF (369.8 KB)
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Research Articles

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Effect of novel patient interaction on students’ performance of pregnancy options counseling
Angela Shaddeau, Abigail Nimz, Jeanelle Sheeder & Kristina Tocce
Article: 29401
Published online: 09 Dec 2015
AbstractforEffect of novel patient interaction on students’ performance of pregnancy options counseling | Full Text | References | PDF (353.1 KB)
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The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery and LapVR evaluation metrics may not correlate with operative performance in a novice cohort
Sarah N. Steigerwald, Jason Park, Krista M. Hardy, Lawrence Gillman & Ashley S. Vergis
Article: 30024
Published online: 04 Dec 2015
AbstractforThe Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery and LapVR evaluation metrics may not correlate with operative performance in a novice cohort | Full Text | References | PDF (444.1 KB)
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Helping medical students to acquire a deeper understanding of truth-telling
Samia A. Hurst, Anne Baroffio, Marinette Ummel & Carine Layat Burn
Article: 28133
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforHelping medical students to acquire a deeper understanding of truth-telling | Full Text | References | PDF (372 KB)
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Student perceptions of reproductive health education in US medical schools: a qualitative analysis of students taking family planning electives
Kathryn Veazey, Claudia Nieuwoudt, Christina Gavito & Kristina Tocce
Article: 28973
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforStudent perceptions of reproductive health education in US medical schools: a qualitative analysis of students taking family planning electives | Full Text | References | PDF (359.2 KB)
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A 5-year experience with an elective scholarly concentrations program
Paul George, Emily P. Green, Yoon S. Park & Philip A. Gruppuso
Article: 29278
Published online: 09 Nov 2015
AbstractforA 5-year experience with an elective scholarly concentrations program | Full Text | References | PDF (472.7 KB)
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Factors affecting self-regulated learning in medical students: a qualitative study
Zahra Jouhari, Fariba Haghani & Tahereh Changiz
Article: 28694
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforFactors affecting self-regulated learning in medical students: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (375.4 KB)
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A time-efficient web-based teaching tool to improve medical knowledge and decrease ABIM failure rate in select residents
Sean M. Drake, Waqas Qureshi, William Morse & Kimberly Baker-Genaw
Article: 29221
Published online: 30 Oct 2015
AbstractforA time-efficient web-based teaching tool to improve medical knowledge and decrease ABIM failure rate in select residents | Full Text | References | PDF (575.9 KB)
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Development of an instrument to measure medical students’ perceptions of the assessment environment: initial validation
Joong Hiong Sim, Wen Ting Tong, Wei-Han Hong, Jamuna Vadivelu & Hamimah Hassan
Article: 28612
Published online: 27 Oct 2015
AbstractforDevelopment of an instrument to measure medical students’ perceptions of the assessment environment: initial validation | Full Text | References | PDF (409.5 KB)
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Probing the effect of OSCE checklist length on inter-observer reliability and observer accuracy
Katrina F. Hurley, Nick A. Giffin, Samuel A. Stewart & Graham B. Bullock
Article: 29242
Published online: 20 Oct 2015
AbstractforProbing the effect of OSCE checklist length on inter-observer reliability and observer accuracy | Full Text | References | PDF (429.5 KB)
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Clinical simulation training improves the clinical performance of Chinese medical students
Ming-ya Zhang, Xin Cheng, An-ding Xu, Liang-ping Luo & Xuesong Yang
Article: 28796
Published online: 16 Oct 2015
AbstractforClinical simulation training improves the clinical performance of Chinese medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Relationship of residency program characteristics with pass rate of the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying exam
Amporn Atsawarungruangkit
Article: 28631
Published online: 29 Sep 2015
AbstractforRelationship of residency program characteristics with pass rate of the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying exam | Full Text | References | PDF (380.6 KB)
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Redesigning a clinical mentoring program for improved outcomes in the clinical training of clerks
Chia-Der Lin, Blossom Yen-Ju Lin, Cheng-Chieh Lin & Cheng-Chun Lee
Article: 28327
Published online: 16 Sep 2015
AbstractforRedesigning a clinical mentoring program for improved outcomes in the clinical training of clerks | Full Text | References | PDF (610.8 KB)
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Investing in success: student experiences in a structured, decelerated preclinical medical school curriculum
Cindy G. Arvidson, Wrenetta D. Green, Renoulte Allen, Christopher Reznich, Brian Mavis, Janet R. Osuch, Wanda Lipscomb, John O'Donnell & Patricia Brewer
Article: 29297
Published online: 15 Sep 2015
AbstractforInvesting in success: student experiences in a structured, decelerated preclinical medical school curriculum | Full Text | References | PDF (433.7 KB)
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Three controversies over item disclosure in medical licensure examinations
Yoon Soo Park & Eunbae B. Yang
Article: 28821
Published online: 14 Sep 2015
AbstractforThree controversies over item disclosure in medical licensure examinations | Full Text | References | PDF (358.3 KB)
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The near-peer tutoring programme: embracing the ‘doctors-to-teach’ philosophy – a comparison of the effects of participation between the senior and junior near-peer tutors
Siaw-Cheok Liew, Chew-Fei Sow, Jagmohni Sidhu & Vishna Devi Nadarajah
Article: 27959
Published online: 08 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe near-peer tutoring programme: embracing the ‘doctors-to-teach’ philosophy – a comparison of the effects of participation between the senior and junior near-peer tutors | Full Text | References | PDF (380.7 KB)
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What is the reward? Medical students’ learning and personal development during a research project course
Riitta Möller, Maria Shoshan & Kristiina Heikkilä
Article: 28441
Published online: 04 Sep 2015
AbstractforWhat is the reward? Medical students’ learning and personal development during a research project course | Full Text | References | PDF (375.2 KB)
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Thinking about thinking: changes in first-year medical students’ metacognition and its relation to performance
Wei Han Hong, Jamunarani Vadivelu, Esther Gnanamalar Sarojini Daniel & Joong Hiong Sim
Article: 27561
Published online: 26 Aug 2015
AbstractforThinking about thinking: changes in first-year medical students’ metacognition and its relation to performance | Full Text | References | PDF (340.3 KB)
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Does emotional intelligence predict breaking bad news skills in pediatric interns? A pilot study
Suzanne Reed, Karyn Kassis, Rollin Nagel, Nicole Verbeck, John D. Mahan & Richard Shell
Article: 24245
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforDoes emotional intelligence predict breaking bad news skills in pediatric interns? A pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (326.4 KB)
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Tackling student neurophobia in neurosciences block with team-based learning
Khurshid Anwar, Abdul A. Shaikh, Muhammad R. Sajid, Peter Cahusac, Norah A. Alarifi & Ahlam Al Shedoukhy
Article: 28461
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforTackling student neurophobia in neurosciences block with team-based learning | Full Text | References | PDF (778.9 KB)
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Sleep disturbances predict prospective declines in resident physicians’ psychological well-being
Alice A. Min, David A. Sbarra & Samuel M. Keim
Article: 28530
Published online: 21 Jul 2015
AbstractforSleep disturbances predict prospective declines in resident physicians’ psychological well-being | Full Text | References | PDF (596.6 KB)
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What's on YOUR Facebook profile? Evaluation of an educational intervention to promote appropriate use of privacy settings by medical students on social networking sites
Jennifer M. Walton, Jonathan White & Shelley Ross
Article: 28708
Published online: 20 Jul 2015
AbstractforWhat's on YOUR Facebook profile? Evaluation of an educational intervention to promote appropriate use of privacy settings by medical students on social networking sites | Full Text | References | PDF (369.8 KB)
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Assessing medical student empathy in a family medicine clinical test: validity of the CARE measure
Julie Y. Chen, Weng Y. Chin, Colman S. C. Fung, Carlos K. H. Wong & Joyce P. Y. Tsang
Article: 27346
Published online: 07 Jul 2015
AbstractforAssessing medical student empathy in a family medicine clinical test: validity of the CARE measure | Full Text | References | PDF (347.7 KB)
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Understanding the challenges to facilitating active learning in the resident conferences: a qualitative study of internal medicine faculty and resident perspectives
Adam P. Sawatsky, Susan L. Zickmund, Kathryn Berlacher, Dan Lesky & Rosanne Granieri
Article: 27289
Published online: 07 Jul 2015
AbstractforUnderstanding the challenges to facilitating active learning in the resident conferences: a qualitative study of internal medicine faculty and resident perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (419.9 KB)
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Impact of tailored feedback in assessment of communication skills for medical students
Seilin Uhm, Gui H. Lee, Jeong K. Jin, Yong I. Bak, Yeon O. Jeoung & Chan W. Kim
Article: 28453
Published online: 06 Jul 2015
AbstractforImpact of tailored feedback in assessment of communication skills for medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (379.6 KB)
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Does academic assessment system type affect levels of academic stress in medical students? A cross-sectional study from Pakistan
Madiha Ali, Hamna Asim, Ahmed Iqbal Edhi, Muhammad Daniya Hashmi, Muhammad Shahjahan Khan, Farah Naz, Kanza Noor Qaiser, Sidra Masud Qureshi, Mohammad Faizan Zahid & Imtiaz Jehan
Article: 27706
Published online: 24 Jun 2015
AbstractforDoes academic assessment system type affect levels of academic stress in medical students? A cross-sectional study from Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (679.5 KB)
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The relationships among self-care, dispositional mindfulness, and psychological distress in medical students
Jessica Slonim, Mandy Kienhuis, Mirella Di Benedetto & John Reece
Article: 27924
Published online: 24 Jun 2015
AbstractforThe relationships among self-care, dispositional mindfulness, and psychological distress in medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (517.4 KB)
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Participation in college laboratory research apprenticeships among students considering careers in medicine
Dorothy A. Andriole, Donna B. Jeffe & Robert H. Tai
Article: 27231
Published online: 23 Jun 2015
AbstractforParticipation in college laboratory research apprenticeships among students considering careers in medicine | Full Text | References | PDF (393.5 KB)
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The impact of exposure to shift-based schedules on medical students
David A. Williams, Jennifer R. Kogan, Karen E. Hauer, Traci Yamashita & Eva M. Aagaard
Article: 27434
Published online: 22 Jun 2015
AbstractforThe impact of exposure to shift-based schedules on medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (447.7 KB)
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Survey of the incidence and effect of major life events on graduate medical education trainees
Lars J. Grimm, Alisa Nagler & Charles M. Maxfield
Article: 27597
Published online: 11 Jun 2015
AbstractforSurvey of the incidence and effect of major life events on graduate medical education trainees | Full Text | References | PDF (525.6 KB)
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A study to enhance medical students’ professional decision-making, using teaching interventions on common medications
Jane Wilcock & Janet Strivens
Article: 27097
Published online: 05 Jun 2015
AbstractforA study to enhance medical students’ professional decision-making, using teaching interventions on common medications | Full Text | References | PDF (373 KB)
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Adapting the McMaster-Ottawa scale and developing behavioral anchors for assessing performance in an interprofessional Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter
Désirée Lie, Win May, Regina Richter-Lagha, Christopher Forest, Yvonne Banzali & Kevin Lohenry
Article: 26691
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforAdapting the McMaster-Ottawa scale and developing behavioral anchors for assessing performance in an interprofessional Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter | Full Text | References | PDF (344.5 KB)
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Effectiveness of a quality improvement curriculum for medical students
Kimberly M. Tartaglia & Curt Walker
Article: 27133
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforEffectiveness of a quality improvement curriculum for medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (330.7 KB)
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Mentoring in general surgery in Switzerland
Reto M. Kaderli, Jennifer M. Klasen & Adrian P. Businger
Article: 27528
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforMentoring in general surgery in Switzerland | Full Text | References | PDF (334.5 KB)
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Medical student web-based formative assessment tool for renal pathology
Vanesa Bijol, Cathryn J. Byrne-Dugan & Melanie P. Hoenig
Article: 26765
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforMedical student web-based formative assessment tool for renal pathology | Full Text | References | PDF (930 KB)
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The relationship between academic performance and recreation use among first-year medical students
Alexander N. Slade & Susan M. Kies
Article: 25105
Published online: 26 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe relationship between academic performance and recreation use among first-year medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (848 KB)
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Turkish students’ perceptions of professionalism at the beginning and at the end of medical education: a cross-sectional qualitative study
Mustafa Volkan Kavas, Meral Demirören, Ayşen Melek Aytuğ Koşan, Süleyman Tuna Karahan & Neyyire Yasemin Yalim
Article: 26614
Published online: 19 Mar 2015
AbstractforTurkish students’ perceptions of professionalism at the beginning and at the end of medical education: a cross-sectional qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (396.3 KB)
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Perceptions of gender-based discrimination during surgical training and practice
Adrienne N. Bruce, Alexis Battista, Michael W. Plankey, Lynt B. Johnson & M. Blair Marshall
Article: 25923
Published online: 03 Feb 2015
AbstractforPerceptions of gender-based discrimination during surgical training and practice | Full Text | References | PDF (329.6 KB)
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Exploratory study of the characteristics of feedback in the reflective dialogue group given to medical students in a clinical clerkship
Chin-Chen Wen, Meei-Ju Lin, Chi-Wei Lin & Shao-Yin Chu
Article: 25965
Published online: 06 Feb 2015
AbstractforExploratory study of the characteristics of feedback in the reflective dialogue group given to medical students in a clinical clerkship | Full Text | References | PDF (356.8 KB)
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Students’ performance in the different clinical skills assessed in OSCE: what does it reveal?
Joong Hiong Sim, Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz, Azura Mansor, Anushya Vijayananthan, Chan Choong Foong & Jamuna Vadivelu
Article: 26185
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforStudents’ performance in the different clinical skills assessed in OSCE: what does it reveal? | Full Text | References | PDF (360.7 KB)
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Trend Articles

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Mini-med school for Aboriginal youth: experiential science outreach to tackle systemic barriers
Rita I. Henderson, Keri Williams & Lynden (Lindsay) Crowshoe
Article: 29561
Published online: 23 Dec 2015
AbstractforMini-med school for Aboriginal youth: experiential science outreach to tackle systemic barriers | Full Text | References | PDF (450.7 KB)
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Development and assessment of a pediatric emergency medicine simulation and skills rotation: meeting the demands of a large pediatric clerkship
Elaine K. Fielder, Daniel S. Lemke, Cara B. Doughty, Deborah C. Hsu & Amy B. Middleman
Article: 29618
Published online: 30 Nov 2015
AbstractforDevelopment and assessment of a pediatric emergency medicine simulation and skills rotation: meeting the demands of a large pediatric clerkship | Full Text | References | PDF (392.9 KB)
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Cleveland Clinic's summer research program in reproductive medicine: an inside look at the class of 2014
Damayanthi Durairajanayagam, Anthony H Kashou, Sindhuja Tatagari, Joseph Vitale, Caroline Cirenza & Ashok Agarwal
Article: 29517
Published online: 11 Nov 2015
AbstractforCleveland Clinic's summer research program in reproductive medicine: an inside look at the class of 2014 | Full Text | References | PDF (837.3 KB)
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Team-based learning on a third-year pediatric clerkship improves NBME subject exam blood disorder scores
Kris Saudek & Robert Treat
Article: 29021
Published online: 13 Oct 2015
AbstractforTeam-based learning on a third-year pediatric clerkship improves NBME subject exam blood disorder scores | Full Text | References | PDF (343.8 KB)
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Innovative model of delivering quality improvement education for trainees – a pilot project
Kannan Ramar, Curt W. Hale & Eugene C. Dankbar
Article: 28764
Published online: 22 Sep 2015
AbstractforInnovative model of delivering quality improvement education for trainees – a pilot project | Full Text | References | PDF (584.9 KB)
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Innovations in service learning: a novel program for community service at NYU School of Medicine
Nola Seta Herlihy & Christina Brown
Article: 28379
Published online: 18 Sep 2015
AbstractforInnovations in service learning: a novel program for community service at NYU School of Medicine | Full Text | References | PDF (632.4 KB)
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Enhancing pediatric residents’ scholar role: the development of a Scholarly Activity Guidance and Evaluation program
Catherine M. Pound, Katherine A. Moreau, Natalie Ward, Kaylee Eady & Hilary Writer
Article: 27452
Published online: 08 Jun 2015
AbstractforEnhancing pediatric residents’ scholar role: the development of a Scholarly Activity Guidance and Evaluation program | Full Text | References | PDF (355.4 KB)
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Progress testing 2.0: clinical skills meets necessary science
Jonathan Gold, Robin DeMuth, Brian Mavis & Dianne Wagner
Article: 27769
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforProgress testing 2.0: clinical skills meets necessary science | Full Text | References | PDF (285.6 KB)
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Investing in future pediatric subspecialists: a fellowship curriculum that prepares for the transition to academic careers
Jennifer A. Rama, Judith R. Campbell, Dorene F. Balmer, Teri L. Turner & Deborah C. Hsu
Article: 26714
Published online: 08 Apr 2015
AbstractforInvesting in future pediatric subspecialists: a fellowship curriculum that prepares for the transition to academic careers | Full Text | References | PDF (381.6 KB)
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The planning of a national breastfeeding educational intervention for medical residents
Catherine M. Pound, Katherine A. Moreau, Francine Hart, Natalie Ward & Amy C. Plint
Article: 26380
Published online: 04 Feb 2015
AbstractforThe planning of a national breastfeeding educational intervention for medical residents | Full Text | References | PDF (300.2 KB)
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Performance Assessment

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Extended score interval in the assessment of basic surgical skills
Stefan Acosta, Dan Sevonius, Anders Beckman & on behalf of the Swedish steering committee of the Basic Surgical Skills course, Swedish Surgical Society
Article: 25819
Published online: 29 Jan 2015
AbstractforExtended score interval in the assessment of basic surgical skills | Full Text | References | PDF (625 KB)
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Preparing for the primary care clinic: an ambulatory boot camp for internal medicine interns
Lindsay M. Esch, Amber-Nicole Bird, Julie L. Oyler, Wei Wei Lee, Sachin D. Shah & Amber T. Pincavage
Article: 29702
Published online: 24 Nov 2015
AbstractforPreparing for the primary care clinic: an ambulatory boot camp for internal medicine interns | Full Text | References | PDF (323.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Recruitment of rural healthcare professionals for live continuing education
Ronnie Scott Holuby, Karen L Pellegrin, Anna Barbato & Anita Ciarleglio
Article: 28958
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforRecruitment of rural healthcare professionals for live continuing education | Full Text | References | PDF (323.2 KB)
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Pre-clinical medical student experience in a pediatric pulmonary clinic
Thomas G. Saba, Marc B. Hershenson, Manuel Arteta, Ixsy A. Ramirez, Patricia B. Mullan & Sonal T. Owens
Article: 28654
Published online: 04 Nov 2015
AbstractforPre-clinical medical student experience in a pediatric pulmonary clinic | Full Text | References | PDF (738.9 KB)
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Temporal changes in tolerance of uncertainty among medical students: insights from an exploratory study
Paul K. J. Han, Daniel Schupack, Susannah Daggett, Christina T. Holt & Tania D. Strout
Article: 28285
Published online: 08 Sep 2015
AbstractforTemporal changes in tolerance of uncertainty among medical students: insights from an exploratory study | Full Text | References | PDF (525.7 KB)
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Peer-led problem-based learning in interprofessional education of health professions students
Michael D. Lehrer, Samuel Murray, Ruth Benzar, Ryan Stormont, Megan Lightfoot, Michael Hafertepe, Gabrielle Welch, Nicholas Peters & Anna Maio
Article: 28851
Published online: 04 Sep 2015
AbstractforPeer-led problem-based learning in interprofessional education of health professions students | Full Text | References | PDF (336.9 KB)
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Development of global health education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: a student-driven initiative
Dane Moran, Jill Edwardson, Charles Nicholas Cuneo, Sean Tackett, James Aluri, Antony Kironji, Jacob Cox, Bryn Carroll, Erina Lie, Mariam Fofana, Robert C. Bollinger, Roy C. Ziegelstein & Chi C. G. Chen
Article: 28632
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforDevelopment of global health education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: a student-driven initiative | Full Text | References | PDF (542.3 KB)
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Tools to investigate how interprofessional education activities link to competencies
Courtney West, Michael Veronin, Karen Landry, Terri Kurz, Bree Watzak, Barbara Quiram & Lori Graham
Article: 28627
Published online: 23 Jul 2015
AbstractforTools to investigate how interprofessional education activities link to competencies | Full Text | References | PDF (307.8 KB)
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Stress and burnout among critical care fellows: preliminary evaluation of an educational intervention
Kianoush Kashani, Perliveh Carrera, Alice Gallo De Moraes, Amit Sood, James A. Onigkeit & Kannan Ramar
Article: 27840
Published online: 23 Jul 2015
AbstractforStress and burnout among critical care fellows: preliminary evaluation of an educational intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (312.2 KB)
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Near peer teaching in medical curricula: integrating student teachers in pathology tutorials
Nicholas Tayler, Samuel Hall, Norman J. Carr, Jonny R. Stephens & Scott Border
Article: 27921
Published online: 30 Jun 2015
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Supporting the minority physician pipeline: providing global health experiences to undergraduate students in the United States–Mexico border region
Jose L. Burgos, Daniel Yee, Thomas Csordas, Adriana C. Vargas-Ojeda, Luis A. Segovia, Steffanie A. Strathdee, Jose A. Olivares-Nevarez & Victoria D. Ojeda
Article: 27260
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforSupporting the minority physician pipeline: providing global health experiences to undergraduate students in the United States–Mexico border region | Full Text | References | PDF (311 KB)
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The learning environment in the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship: an exploratory study of students' perceptions before and after the clerkship
Laura E. Baecher-Lind, Katherine Chang & Maria A. Blanco
Article: 27273
Published online: 15 Jun 2015
AbstractforThe learning environment in the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship: an exploratory study of students' perceptions before and after the clerkship | Full Text | References | PDF (299.8 KB)
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Peer-assisted teaching of basic surgical skills
Ryan Preece, Emily Clare Dickinson, Mohamed Sherif, Yousef Ibrahim, Ann Susan Ninan, Laxmi Aildasani, Sartaj Ahmed & Philip Smith
Article: 27579
Published online: 03 Jun 2015
AbstractforPeer-assisted teaching of basic surgical skills | Full Text | References | PDF (312.2 KB)
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Using peer-assisted learning to teach and evaluate residents’ musculoskeletal skills
Johanna Martinez, Christina Harris, Cathy Jalali, Judy Tung & Robert Meyer
Article: 27255
Published online: 29 May 2015
AbstractforUsing peer-assisted learning to teach and evaluate residents’ musculoskeletal skills | Full Text | References | PDF (552.1 KB)
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Telephone calls to patients after discharge from the hospital: an important part of transitions of care
Janet D. Record, Ashwini Niranjan-Azadi, Colleen Christmas, Laura A. Hanyok, Cynthia S. Rand, David B. Hellmann & Roy C. Ziegelstein
Article: 26701
Published online: 29 Apr 2015
AbstractforTelephone calls to patients after discharge from the hospital: an important part of transitions of care | Full Text | References | PDF (302.9 KB)
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Health disparities and underserved populations: a potential solution, medical school partnerships with free clinics to improve curriculum
Lynn M. VanderWielen, Allison A. Vanderbilt, Steven H. Crossman, Sallie D. Mayer, Alexander S. Enurah, Samuel S. Gordon & Melissa K. Bradner
Article: 27535
Published online: 21 Apr 2015
AbstractforHealth disparities and underserved populations: a potential solution, medical school partnerships with free clinics to improve curriculum | Full Text | References | PDF (458 KB)
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The educational value of ward rounds for junior trainees
Faidon-Marios Laskaratos, Deirdre Wallace, Despoina Gkotsi, Aine Burns & Owen Epstein
Article: 27559
Published online: 21 Apr 2015
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Brazilian medical students’ perceptions of expert versus non-expert facilitators in a (non) problem-based learning environment
Lucélio B. Couto, Reinaldo B. Bestetti, Carolina B. A. Restini, Milton Faria-Jr & Gustavo S. Romão
Article: 26893
Published online: 15 Apr 2015
AbstractforBrazilian medical students’ perceptions of expert versus non-expert facilitators in a (non) problem-based learning environment | Full Text | References | PDF (345 KB)
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Discerning applicants’ interests in rural medicine: a textual analysis of admission essays
Carol L. Elam, Anthony D. Weaver, Elmer T. Whittler, Terry D. Stratton, Linda M. Asher, Kimberly L. Scott & Emery A. Wilson
Article: 27081
Published online: 19 Mar 2015
AbstractforDiscerning applicants’ interests in rural medicine: a textual analysis of admission essays | Full Text | References | PDF (309.7 KB)
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Including lifestyle medicine in undergraduate medical curricula
Edward Phillips, Rachele Pojednic, Rani Polak, Jennifer Bush & Jennifer Trilk
Article: 26150
Published online: 03 Feb 2015
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The expansion of 8-year medical training programs in China: a status report
Zhao Wang, Zhuo Yin, Yong-bao Wei, Long-fei Liu & Jin-rui Yang
Article: 25890
Published online: 06 Feb 2015
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Instant messaging – one solution to doctor–student communication?
Ibtesham Tausif Hossain, Umair Mughal, Bashar Atalla, Mustafa Franka, Sarim Siddiqui & Mohammed Muntasir
Article: 30593
Published online: 23 Dec 2015
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When should undergraduate medical students do an intercalated BSc?
Omer A. Jamall, Sheeraz S Iqbal, Abeer Rizvi, Osman Nayeem, Shaan Rashid & Abul MH Khan
Article: 30599
Published online: 22 Dec 2015
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The gamification of medical education: a broader perspective
Article: 30566
Published online: 17 Dec 2015
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The importance of laboratory medicine in the medical student curriculum
Ishani Barai, Karishma Gadhvi, Pooja Nair & Sunila Prasad
Article: 30309
Published online: 17 Dec 2015
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Teledermatology in medical education – a ‘rash’ decision?
Mariam Lami, Katherine Malabanan & Orlaith McAuliffe
Article: 30576
Published online: 15 Dec 2015
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Healthcare information technology in medical education – a forgotten focus
Hammad H. Malik & Ibtesham T. Hossain
Article: 30191
Published online: 15 Dec 2015
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Longitudinal patient pathways in clinical education: a medical student's perspective
Lara Shemtob
Article: 30176
Published online: 01 Dec 2015
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The application of 3D printing in anatomy education
Yousef AbouHashem, Manisha Dayal, Stephane Savanah & Goran Štrkalj
Article: 29847
Published online: 16 Oct 2015
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Should basic health economics principles be taught during medical school in the UK?
Muhammad A. Ashraf, Yusuf Sherwani, Muhammad Najim, Maroof Ahmed, Riham Rabee, Osama Al-Jibury, Faisal Al-Mayahi & Aaniya Ahmed
Article: 29541
Published online: 12 Oct 2015
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Gamification in medical education
Maroof Ahmed, Yusuf Sherwani, Osama Al-Jibury, Muhammad Najim, Riham Rabee & Muhammad Ashraf
Article: 29536
Published online: 29 Sep 2015
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YouTube in medical education: a student's perspective
Riham Rabee, Muhammad Najim, Yusuf Sherwani, Maroof Ahmed, Muhammad Ashraf, Osama Al-Jibury, Nuha Rabee, Rula Najim & Aaniya Ahmed
Article: 29507
Published online: 16 Sep 2015
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General practice: a medical student perspective
Natalie Ramjeeawon, Neil Shah, Bharpoor Singh & Shawmian Singagireson
Article: 28640
Published online: 03 Sep 2015
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The use of smartphones by junior doctors
Elliott Yann Ah-kee & Aamir Asif Khan
Article: 28189
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
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Autonomy support for autonomous motivation in medical education
Rashmi A. Kusurkar & Gerda Croiset
Article: 27951
Published online: 06 May 2015
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