Tag: Medical Education
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Two Verspeeten Endowed Chairs Set to Transform Cancer Care in London
Overview: A transformative gift for cancer research In a landmark move to accelerate progress against cancer, the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten, through the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF), have donated $5 million. Matched by Western University, this funding establishes two endowed research chairs within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the broader…
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Overcoming Obstacles to Implement Interprofessional Education in Sudan’s Health Schools
Introduction: The promise of interprofessional education in Sudan Across the world, interprofessional education (IPE) is gaining traction as a catalyst for safer, more coordinated patient care. In Sudan, however, a long history of separate medical and health professional schools has created a gap between evolving health needs and teaching frameworks. This article examines the unique…
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Obstacles to effective implementation of interprofessional education in Sudan
Introduction: The promise and the challenge of IPE in Sudan Interprofessional Education (IPE) is increasingly recognized as a pathway to safer, more coordinated patient care. In Sudan, however, the traditional model of isolated medical and health professional schools has created a disconnect between evolving healthcare needs and static educational systems. This misalignment raises questions about…
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Pecha Kucha BLS Training Boosts Knowledge and Skills in Health Services Students
Overview Basic Life Support (BLS) training is a cornerstone of emergency medical education. Despite its importance, traditional teaching methods can leave gaps in knowledge retention and practical readiness. A randomized controlled trial explored an innovative approach: delivering BLS training through the Pecha Kucha (PK) presentation format. PK, a concise, image-rich method comprising 20 slides shown…
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TALK ICU SURVEY: Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of ICU Communication in India
Understanding the TALK ICU SURVEY and its Purpose Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate care in the ICU. The TALK ICU SURVEY was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of communication among ICU trainees across India. By examining how future intensivists convey daily updates, discuss prognoses, and handle end-of-life decisions,…
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TALK ICU Survey: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of ICU Communication Across India
Overview: Why TALK ICU Matters Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate ICU care. The TALK ICU survey explores how Indian critical care trainees understand, feel about, and practice communication with patients and their families. It highlights gaps, barriers, and opportunities for building stronger relationships at the bedside, especially during daily updates, end-of-life care…
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Pecha Kucha’s Impact on Basic Life Support Training: A Randomized Trial
Introduction Cardiac arrest outcomes depend heavily on the rapid and competent delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS). Traditional teaching methods, while foundational, may not guarantee sustained learning or high-quality performance in real-life scenarios. Pecha Kucha (PK), a concise and visually driven presentation format, has emerged as a potential mechanism to boost engagement, retention, and practical…
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Babak Mehrara, MD Appointed President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation
Overview: A New Era for The Plastic Surgery Foundation The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Babak J. Mehrara as its new president, effective October 12, 2025. The announcement was made during Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual conference held in New Orleans. Dr.…
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How Large Language Models Aid Diagnosis of Rare Hematologic Diseases and Influence Physician Decision-Making
Introduction: Leveraging AI to tackle rare hematologic diseases Rare diseases pose substantial diagnostic challenges due to their low prevalence, diverse presentations, and often multisystem involvement. This study investigates how large language models (LLMs), especially new-generation transformers with chain-of-thought (CoT) capabilities, perform in diagnosing rare hematologic diseases and how their outputs shape physician decision-making in real-world…
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Singapore Hospitals Expand Integrative Care: NTU TCM Students to Shadow Rounds at TTSH
Singapore Expands Integrative Medicine Education From 2027, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) will open its rounds to undergraduates studying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Final-year students enrolled in NTU’s four-year Bachelor of Chinese Medicine program will shadow senior physicians, observing how Western and Eastern medical practices can work together to improve…