Tag: Medical Education
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Singapore’s TTSH and NTU Forge Integrative Medicine Partnership to Train TCM Students in Palliative Care
New Collaboration to Integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Care Singapore is expanding its approach to patient care by bringing together Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in a pioneering collaboration that starts in 2027. Final-year students from NTU’s four-year Bachelor of Chinese Medicine program will join junior doctors on ward…
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New ACC Program Aims to Educate Clinicians on the Latest Advances in Heart Failure Treatment
Overview: Transforming Heart Failure Care Heart failure (HF) remains a leading cause of hospitalization and a significant public health challenge, with more than 6 million Americans affected. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has launched a new educational initiative, Transformation of HF Care: New Horizons in Treatment, designed to equip clinicians with the latest advances…
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Transformation of Heart Failure Care: New Horizons in Treatment for Clinicians
Introduction: A New Educational Era in Heart Failure Care The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is launching Transformation of HF Care: New Horizons in Treatment, an 18-month program designed to equip clinicians with the latest advances in heart failure (HF) management. As the disease remains a leading cause of hospitalization and increasingly affects diverse populations,…
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Oral Microbiome Counseling in Saudi Arabian Dentistry
Understanding the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling The oral microbiome—comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea—significantly affects both oral and systemic health. A new mixed-methods study of 286 dental practitioners across Saudi Arabia reveals a persistent gap between knowledge and clinical practice when it comes to counseling patients about the microbiome. Despite moderate-to-high objective knowledge…
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Obesity Competencies for Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review
Overview Obesity is a leading global health challenge, recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Commission as a chronic disease with wide-reaching implications for patients and healthcare systems. A recent scoping review consolidates what is known about obesity-related competencies for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and why these competencies matter for multidisciplinary, evidence-based care. Why…
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Linking Item Analysis to Course Learning Outcome Attainment in Outcome-Based Dental Education
Introduction: The role of item analysis in outcome-based dental education Medical and dental education increasingly relies on carefully crafted assessment tools to measure knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional competencies. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) remain a cornerstone for evaluating cognitive skills, but their value hinges on rigorous item analysis and alignment with Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). This…
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Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: A New Route for Indian Med Study
India’s medical education squeeze and the search for affordable abroad options Every year, thousands of Indian students pursue medical studies outside the country. Among the most discussed destinations are Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and other East European and Central Asian nations, where the overall cost of medical education is markedly lower than in many Indian private colleges.…
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UoP Launches Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing (CiH-Well)
Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing: A new hub for tackling complex health challenges The University of Portsmouth has officially launched the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing (CiH-Well), a dedicated research hub designed to confront health challenges that span from childhood through old age. CiH-Well aims to reduce health inequalities by ensuring fair access…
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Portsmouth Launches Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing (CiH-Well)
Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing: A new hub for health research The University of Portsmouth has officially launched its Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing (CiH-Well), a cross-disciplinary research hub focused on solving complex health challenges that span from childhood through to older age. The centre unites psychology, sports and exercise science, social care,…
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Medical Students in Quebec Alarmed Over Delays in Education
Introduction In recent months, a wave of concern has swept through the ranks of medical students in Quebec. They are voicing their fears that new pressure tactics from specialist doctors could delay their educational journey, ultimately affecting the availability of healthcare services for the public. This situation has ignited a crucial dialogue about the intersection…