The Incorporation of Environmental Health in the Emergency Medicine Clerkship: An OSCE Assessment
R. Philipsborn, C. B. Braun, D. Brown, S. Lindsey, D. Ander, & M. Henn
DOI:doi.org/10.59450/PIGO3159 Download PDF Integrating new topics in health professions education into Observed Structured Clinical Encounters provides a valuable strategy for assessing learners’ knowledge and skills. ABSTRACT Extreme heat and higher temperatures driven by climate change have increased the utilization of the emergency department by contributing to a range of illnesses and excess mortality, particularly in […]
Co-Creation and Co-Benefits: Incorporating Planetary Health Education into a Primary Care Clerkship
R.D. Smith, I. Amaniera, R. Philipsborn, & E. Rimler
DOI:doi.org/10.59450/CQYZ6045 Download PDF The clinical years of health professionals’ education provide a unique opportunity to discuss the intersection of climate health and patient care. These topics can be easily integrated into existing didactic content on chronic disease etiology and management. Abstract Climate and environmental health education is increasingly recognized by professional societies and medical schools […]
Integrating Clinical and Research Training: Reconfiguring the MD/PhD Dual Degree Curriculum
J.M. Bonsall
DOI:doi.org/10.59450/UPTO9363 Download PDF The sequence of training in dual degree programs may be important in helping students perceive connections between fields of study and may lead to a more integrated professional identity. Abstract MD/PhD dual degree programs are one of the primary mechanisms of training physician scientists in the United States. In the traditional MD/PhD training […]
The Emerging Roles of AI in the Pedagogical Landscape
M. Caudle, W. Bundy, L. Christiansen-Lindquist, V. Hertzberg, J. S. Leon, L. A. Modly, & L. Waller
DOI:doi.org/10.59450/ZPFE4958 Mindful incorporation of AI into the educational space can help teachers and students learn about its capabilities and limitations. While the goals and motivations of pedagogy are firmly established, the tools and techniques available to accomplish these goals continue to evolve. Although not the newest, AI (artificial intelligence) has certainly garnered extensive attention recently, […]
Gamification in Point of Care Ultrasound Education
E. Liang Liu & G. Helland
DOI:doi.org/10.59450/OYWD6862 Download PDF Gamification, or the use of interactive educational sessions with a healthy dose of competition, can help motivate learners and lead to increased retention of skills and knowledge. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is integral to many health professions and a requirement in the training of emergency medicine resident physicians (Bahner et al., […]
Focusing on Prelicensure Nursing Students’ Ability to Prioritize Clinical Problems
L. Wands
DOI: doi.org/10.59450/WWBL7388 This project utilized a new clinical judgment measurement model to create an opportunity for evaluating nursing students’ ability to identify and prioritize clinical problems for patients in a complex, high-fidelity simulation. An iterative process is being employed to refine an evaluation instrument. Abstract Declines in the clinical performance and first-time licensure examination pass […]