Editors’ Corner: Spring 2025
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change – Stephen Hawking Approximately 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change”, and it turns out that things are not so different in 2025, especially in academic health centers. The current strategic planning process at the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) […]
Using Social Network Analysis to Demonstrate Community Building in an Academic Education Academy
K. S. Monroe, J. Mundy, S. Palmer, U. Luhanga, & L. O. Lewin
DOI: 10.59450/RBCM1029 Download PDF Social Networking Analysis (SNA) is a useful tool to assess and document the community building that results from participation in institutional educational programs in an academic health sciences center. Abstract Introduction: Education academies often list community building as an important goal, but there is a lack of clarity around why this […]
Medical Education Transformation: Setting the Foundation
J. Bussey-Jones, J. Keough, P. Smith, R. Sedlack-Prittie, & E. Sundberg
DOI: 10.59450/SIPR1101 Download PDF In this “How-to,” we describe the foundational development of the Medical Education Transformation process aimed at empowering ESOM (Emory School of Medicine) learners to be change agents capable of addressing evolving health challenges by reimagining curricula and co-curricular elements across all ESOM learners and all ESOM degree programs. INTRODUCTION Emory School […]
Art and Social Justice Fellowship: Illuminating Social Determinants of Health through Visual Expressions
S. S. Moore & N. Jackson
DOI: 10.59450/UTQV8440 Download PDF Art can be used in health profession education to express the social determinants of health and other important topics visually, providing an additional way of understanding the complex factors affecting health. Abstract This article presents the outcomes of an Art and Social Justice Fellowship project focused on using art in a […]
Case-Based Educational Tool for Radiation Oncology Trainees
N. Ali, J. Wolf, P. R. Patel, J. Y. Lin, M. Axente, J. E. Bates, J. R. Janopaul-Naylor, & A. J. Schlafstein
DOI: 10.59450/PKWQ1047 Download PDF An interdisciplinary, case-based tool which simulates suboptimal treatment plans is a feasible and effective strategy to supplement radiation oncology resident education. Similar tools can be implemented in other skill-based specialties, such as surgical subspecialties, and other health-related disciplines, such as nursing and public health. Abstract Introduction: Radiation treatment plan evaluation is […]
Encouraging Attendance in Emory’s Health Professionals Training Programs
L. Lichten, K.L. Bishop, & K. Garber
DOI: 10.59450/OTGP7585 Download PDF Health professional training programs often grapple with low student attendance of non-required learning events. These programs may benefit from structural and cultural changes that boost attendance. It may not come as a surprise that many students avoid coming to class unless strictly required to do so. With the vast array of […]
To PPE or Not PPE? That is Not the Question
D. Dennis
DOI: 10.59450/ZHWA4169 Download PDF Although proper use of personal protective equipment in medical settings is critical to protecting the health and safety of providers, educational efforts may need to be combined with changes in clinical workflow to improve compliance with published guidelines. Introduction In the outpatient oncology setting, contamination of surfaces where hazardous drugs are […]
No Fear, Near-Peer; A Student-Led Introduction to EMR
S. Ganguly, E.H. Zeichner, S. Reuter, C. Castellano, O. Liu-Lam, & H.C. Gooding
DOI: 10.59450/VZUZ4101 Download PDF A near-peer student workshop can support health professions education on electronic medical records (EMR), leverage student experiences navigating EMR, and facilitate the student transition to the clinical environment by imparting basic EMR skills. ABSTRACT Introduction: Electronic medical record (EMR) literacy for students in health professions can increase clinical confidence as students […]
Gamification in Point of Care Ultrasound Education
E. Liang Liu & G. Helland
DOI: 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 […]
mEmory Monologues: Voices from the Heart of Healthcare
S. Gold, T. Niyogusaba, J. Reed, J.J. Myers, J. Comiter, & M.C. Sanchez-Medina
DOI: 10.59450/OSPL9294 A student-led performance of student-written monologues provides medical students with a creative outlet and can be used by trainees across various settings to share personal stories, including mental health struggles, clinical experiences, and poetry—all while providing a space for community building. As medical students, our lives often lack opportunities for creativity. mEmory Monologues […]