A commentary on the practice of integrated medical curriculum in the interdisciplinary field of medical engineering

Zhang, Peng; Ji, Liang; Zhou, Guomin; Yao, Xuan

doi:10.1080/07853890.2022.2050421

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“…In universities with distinct engineering characteristics, scientific problems in the field of medicine are both the introduction to and targets of engineering technology, and engineering technology is the best path and hands-on approach to solving medical problems. Therefore, an interdisciplinary and comprehensive educational approach is important in the future development of medical science [ 12 ]. To meet the needs of the current era and cultivate talent suitable for rapid research and development of medical equipment and software, it is necessary to optimally integrate medicine with engineering, materials science, and computer science and to train students to closely integrate leading scientific and technological problems in clinical practice with cutting-edge technologies in engineering [ 13 ].…”

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The development path of the medical profession in China’s engineering universities from the perspective of the ‘four new’ disciplines

Zheng

et al. 2022

Annals of Medicine

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In recent years, China has actively promoted the construction of first-class universities and disciplines of the world (‘Double First-Class’), and built a new model of university development to solve Chinese problems and support high-quality economic and social development. In the context of China’s efforts to promote the construction of new engineering, new medicine, new agriculture, and new liberal arts (referred to as the ‘four new’ disciplines), these disciplines are developing rapidly. As a specialty dealing with major life issues, medical education has become increasingly prominent. To enhance the comprehensive strength of universities, corresponding to the ‘four new’ disciplines strategy, engineering universities are building and developing medical specialties one after another. At present, the greatest problem in the medical specialty of engineering universities is the tendency to blindly follow trends and integrate new concepts with traditional methods. However, to date, the integration of medical and nonmedical specialties has been superficial and thus has not been successful. To address this problem, this paper, guided by the policies aimed at developing the ‘four new’ disciplines, analyses the current situation of traditional medicine education and professional development in engineering universities and proposes measures to enhance the competitiveness of new medicine in engineering universities, thereby promoting the development of universities. KEY MESSAGES The implementation of the ‘four new’ disciplines is a strategic choice for higher education. Engineering technology is an efficient path and hands-on approach to solving medical problems. Interdisciplinary and comprehensive educational approaches play an important role in the development of medical science.

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The development path of the medical profession in China’s engineering universities from the perspective of the ‘four new’ disciplines

Zheng

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Annals of Medicine

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“…Further work is needed to assess the effectiveness of the individual components of the activity and long-term retention of knowledge learned.students. [15][16][17][18][19] The goal of this process is to train students for optimal communication amongst healthcare teams and improved patient care delivery. This original research project aimed to design, implement, and assess a peer-led simulation-based medical education activity containing interdisciplinary, as well as gami ed learning, components for the teaching of a useful technical skill.…”

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Simulation-Based, Peer-to-Peer Learning of a Technical Skill for Pre-Clinical Medical Students

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McNicholas,

Jamison

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Background Simulation is a promising tool for medical education of technical skills without the risk of harm to patients. The aim of this project was to design, implement, and assess the impact of an hour-long, student-led, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) workshop for first-year medical students, which included novel learning methods. The primary goal was to increase confidence, comfort, and competence in a technical skill. Methods Students’ baseline understanding of POCUS was assessed with pre- and post-workshop surveys, which included a Likert scale for rating confidence, and multiple-choice answer questions. The workshop itself consisted of a ten-minute didactics’ session, which emphasized the principles of echogenicity using light-logic, and three hands-on stations for the practice of skills including: probe handling, object identification and ultrasound-guided needle aspiration of a simulated soft-tissue abscess. Molds were made on site with a mixture of Jell-O and Psyllium using previously published methods. Pre- and post-workshop survey entries were collected and analyzed for statistical significance. Results Every student from the first-year medical class at the researchers’ institution participated in this workshop (N = 57), with 55 surveys included for analysis. Surveys were performed anonymously. Results showed a significant improvement in self-assessed comfort and confidence with newly learned ultrasound skills and clinical applications. In total, 87.3% of students reported an improved understanding of POCUS, 93% endorsed a benefit from the experience to their learning, and 89% endorsed improvement of their clinical skills. Free responses for feedback highlighted a desire for more practice, more time, and more frequent activities similar to the one described herein. Conclusions The described activity resulted in overwhelmingly positive feedback from students and measured substantial improvement in subjective and objective understanding of POCUS. Further work is needed to assess the effectiveness of the individual components of the activity and long-term retention of knowledge learned.

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InstrumentNet: An integrated model for real-time segmentation of intracranial surgical instruments

Liu,

Zheng,

et al. 2023

Computers in Biology and Medicine

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A commentary on the practice of integrated medical curriculum in the interdisciplinary field of medical engineering

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

The development path of the medical profession in China’s engineering universities from the perspective of the ‘four new’ disciplines

The development path of the medical profession in China’s engineering universities from the perspective of the ‘four new’ disciplines

Simulation-Based, Peer-to-Peer Learning of a Technical Skill for Pre-Clinical Medical Students

InstrumentNet: An integrated model for real-time segmentation of intracranial surgical instruments

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