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ABSTRACT: Physicians’ self-assessment of cancer pain treatment skills–more training required.

Abstract PURPOSE: Adequate pain control is essential in cancer treatment. We surveyed Finnish physicians' perception on their skills and training needs on palliative pain management. METHODS: A structured questionnaire with multiple choices and open ended questions was used for collecting data in 2006-2008. Of 720 physicians participating, 59 were working in oncology and 661

Posted on 1 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Creating a virtual pharmacology curriculum in a problem-based learning environment: one medical school’s experience.

Abstract Integrating pharmacology education into a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum has proven challenging for many medical schools, including the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Penn State COM). In response to pharmacology content gaps in its PBL-intensive curriculum, Penn State COM in 2003 hired a director of medical pharmacology instruction to

Posted on 1 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: Perspective: Reconsidering the focus on “outcomes research” in medical education: a cautionary note.

Abstract Researchers in medical education have been placing increased emphasis on "outcomes research," or the observable impact of educational interventions on patient care. However, although patient outcomes are obviously important, they should not be the sole focus of attention in medical education research. The purpose of this perspective is both to

Posted on 1 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Resources

MANUSTRIPT: Learning styles and approaches to learning among medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Abstract BACKGROUND: The challenge of imparting a large amount of knowledge within a limited time period in a way it is retained, remembered and effectively interpreted by a student is considerable. This has resulted in crucial changes in the field of medical education, with a shift from didactic teacher centered and subject

Posted on 1 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Pain Education at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Abstract Contemporary medical education is inadequate to prepare medical students to competently assess and design care plans for patients with acute and chronic pain. The time devoted to pain education in most medical school curricula is brief and not integrated into case-based clinical experiences, and it is frequently nonexistent during clinical

Posted on 1 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Medical Education, Resources

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ABSTRACT: Physicians’ self-assessment of cancer pain treatment skills–more training required.

ABSTRACT: Creating a virtual pharmacology curriculum in a problem-based learning environment: one medical school’s experience.

ABSTRACT: Perspective: Reconsidering the focus on “outcomes research” in medical education: a cautionary note.

MANUSTRIPT: Learning styles and approaches to learning among medical undergraduates and postgraduates

ABSTRACT: Pain Education at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

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