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ABSTRACT: Open-book tests: search behaviour, time used and test scores

BACKGROUND: Because of the increasing medical knowledge and the focus of medical education on acquiring competencies, the use of open-book tests seems inevitable. Dealing with a large body of information, indicating which kind of information is needed to solve a problem, and finding and understanding that knowledge at the right moment

Posted on 11 Nov 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Twelve tips for getting started using mixed methods in medical education research

BACKGROUND: Mixed methods research, which is gaining popularity in medical education, provides a new and comprehensive approach for addressing teaching, learning, and evaluation issues in the field. AIM: The aim of this article is to provide medical education researchers with 12 tips, based on consideration of current literature in the health professions and

Posted on 11 Nov 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Informatics & Analysis, Medical Education

MANUSCRIPT: Education and training of pain medicine specialists in the United States.

Many pain patients present with a complex set of symptoms and comorbidities that defy the acumen of any one specific medical specialty; thus the knowledge and skills of the pain physician must, out of necessity cross specialty borders. The competency that comes from mastering essential skills is accomplished during the

Posted on 11 Nov 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Resources

ABSTRACT: Evolution of practice gaps in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery: 2012 report from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Continuing Education Committee.

BACKGROUND: In an effort to fulfill its charge to develop and maintain a comprehensive educational program to serve the members of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the SAGES Continuing Education Committee (CEC) reports a summary of findings related to its evaluation of the 2012 SAGES annual meeting. METHODS: All

Posted on 11 Nov 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Limitations of poster presentations reporting educational innovations at a major international medical education conference.

Background: In most areas of medical research, the label of 'quality' is associated with well-accepted standards. Whilst its interpretation in the field of medical education is contentious, there is agreement on the key elements required when reporting novel teaching strategies. We set out to assess if these features had been

Posted on 11 Nov 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Informatics & Analysis, Manuscript, Medical Education, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

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ABSTRACT: Open-book tests: search behaviour, time used and test scores

ABSTRACT: Twelve tips for getting started using mixed methods in medical education research

MANUSCRIPT: Education and training of pain medicine specialists in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Evolution of practice gaps in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery: 2012 report from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Continuing Education Committee.

MANUSCRIPT: Limitations of poster presentations reporting educational innovations at a major international medical education conference.

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