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ABSTRACT: A crowdsourcing model for creating preclinical medical education study tools.

During their preclinical course work, medical students must memorize and recall substantial amounts of information. Recent trends in medical education emphasize collaboration through team-based learning. In the technology world, the trend toward collaboration has been characterized by the crowdsourcing movement. In 2011, the authors developed an innovative approach to team-based

Posted on 5 Aug 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: Design, dissemination, and evaluation of an advanced communication elective at seven U.S. medical schools.

PURPOSE: To test educational methods that continue communication training into the fourth year of medical school. METHOD: The authors disseminated and evaluated an advanced communication elective in seven U.S. medical schools between 2007 and 2009; a total of 9 faculty and 22 fourth-year students participated. The elective emphasized peer learning, practice with real

Posted on 5 Aug 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Improving clinician performance of inpatient venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prophylaxis.

Clinicians are aware of the importance of thromboprophylaxis, and that the application of measures to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurrence in hospitalized patients must be improved. To enhance clinician execution of appropriate steps to reduce the risk of inpatient VTE, a performance improvement (PI) continuing medical education (CME) initiative consisting

Posted on 5 Aug 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: The characteristics of a good clinical teacher as perceived by resident physicians in Japan: a qualitative study.

BACKGROUND: It is not known whether the characteristics of a good clinical teacher as perceived by resident physicians are the same in Western countries as in non-Western countries including Japan. The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of a good clinical teacher as perceived by resident physicians in

Posted on 5 Aug 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Feasibility of scenario-based simulation training versus traditional workshops in continuing medical education: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction : Although simulation-based training is increasingly used for medical education, its benefits in continuing medical education (CME) are less established. This study seeks to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating simulation-based training into a CME conference and compare its effectiveness with the traditional workshop in improving knowledge and self-reported confidence.

Posted on 5 Aug 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

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ABSTRACT: Design, dissemination, and evaluation of an advanced communication elective at seven U.S. medical schools.

ABSTRACT: Improving clinician performance of inpatient venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prophylaxis.

MANUSCRIPT: The characteristics of a good clinical teacher as perceived by resident physicians in Japan: a qualitative study.

MANUSCRIPT: Feasibility of scenario-based simulation training versus traditional workshops in continuing medical education: a randomized controlled trial.

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