Emergency Medicine Interest Group Curriculum: Faculty and Preclinical Student Opinions Differ in a Formal Needs Assessment

Lee, Carol; Uijtdehaage, Sebastian; Coates, Wendy C.

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.10.025

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“…For instance, one survey conducted for an emergency medicine interest group showed that students are highly interested in engaging workshops that teach them a specific skill. 7 Mentorship by residents and faculty early in medical school is a well-documented tool to introduce students to a specialty. 7,8 Furthermore, research experiences have become increasingly important when pursuing a surgical residency.…”

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“…7 Mentorship by residents and faculty early in medical school is a well-documented tool to introduce students to a specialty. 7,8 Furthermore, research experiences have become increasingly important when pursuing a surgical residency. Therefore, providing students with the opportunity for first authorship of papers or participation in various academic activities is another excellent way to attract students to surgery.…”

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Students to Surgeons

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Agarwal

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Introduction Our nation suffers from a shortage in surgeons. This deficiency must be addressed at the medical student level. Increasing faculty and resident interaction with junior students augments surgical interest. Our surgical interest group has recently redefined its role to address these concerns. Methods A multifocal approach has been implemented to increase interest in the surgical specialties. Each academic year, senior students recruit first and second year students to our group to establish early exposure. Members receive didactic presentations from surgical faculty, addressing various topics, on a biweekly basis. In addition, scrubbing, knot-tying, and suturing workshops address technical skills throughout the semester. Membership and match data were collated and analyzed. Results Over the past 5 years, the enrollment in the student interest group increased significantly from 112 to 150. Accordingly, we have observed a parallel increase in the number of students who have successfully matched into surgical residencies. A record number of students (37) from the class of 2013 matched into surgical specialties, representing an 85% increase over the last decade. After creating bylaws and electing societal officers, the group has been recognized by the school's Student Council and given financial support. At present, the group is fiscally solvent with support from the institution, surgery department, and faculty. Conclusion As the demand for surgeons increases so too does the need to increase student interest in surgery. Our school has been successful because of our surgical interest group, and we encourage other schools to adopt a similar approach.

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Students to Surgeons

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Agarwal

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“…Similar examples of between-group differences are offered in the literature in relation to: attitudes to aspects of patient safety; 19 perception of presence of attributes of professionalism; 20 and perceived educational needs. 21 In another study, there is evidence of alignment in educators and students' perceptions of student experiences. 22 We found that educators and faculty leaders agreed more often than students that patient safety topics were being taught in their own medical school.…”

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Patient safety teaching in Australian medical schools: a national survey

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Objective To measure perceptions of Australian medical students and staff about whether key Learning Topics included in the National Patient Safety Education Framework (NPSEF) are being taught and what challenges to patient safety teaching are thought to be operating. Methods A cross-sectional survey of medical deans, educators and students was conducted in 2010. Twenty of twenty-one Australian medical schools participated. Using a five-point Likert scale, respondents rated whether patient safety topics were taught in their medical school and challenges to including patient safety in the curriculum. Results There were 2413 eligible responses: deans (or nominees) (n ¼ 14); medical educators (n ¼ 98); and medical students (n ¼ 2301). There was most agreement that teaching occurred about communicating effectively (8% neutral or disagreed) and least agreement that there was teaching about adverse events and near misses (35% neutral or disagreed). Deans, educators and students responded positively about available champions and expertise and negatively to the curriculum being too full to include patient safety. There were consistent differences between the responses of the stakeholder groups (P , 0.0005 in a non-parametric test). Deans were more positive than educators, who were more positive than students. Conclusions Strong variability between perceptions of Learning Areas reveals opportunities for improvement in teaching about patient safety, especially in the area of recognizing and addressing adverse events and risks. Consistent differences across stakeholder groups reveal disparities in the perceptions of the teachers and their students. The results indicate targets for improving patient safety learning and closing the feedback loop between students and staff.

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“…Literature on specialty interest groups currently concentrates on emergency medicine, family medicine, oncology, and interventional radiology. 3 -7 Limited research regarding RIGs, however, makes it particularly challenging for medical educators to design an effective group which addresses student needs. While Fricke and Gunderman 2 have discussed logistical aspects of RIGs, including group formulation and administrative responsibilities, little information is published on how to plan effective events to engage medical students and foster an appreciation of radiology.…”

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Radiology Interest Groups: A Recipe for Success

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Objectives: Radiology Interest Groups (RIGs) are valuable for medical students and the radiology profession. The purpose of this study is to identify key components of a successful RIG and to discuss how to optimize available resources to increase student engagement in radiology. Methods: Anonymous feedback forms (n = 478) completed by preclinical medical students attending 20 RIG events between September 2016 and May 2019 were analyzed. A five-point Likert-type scale was used to determine event effectiveness, and important themes reflecting student perspectives were identified using thematic analysis of freeform comments. Results: Based on Likert feedback, 75% to 78% of students had a positive experience of RIG events and believed sessions were relevant to their studies. 31% to 42% of students believed these events increased their interest or insight into radiology and influenced their career choice. Four representative themes were identified by qualitative analysis of written feedback: engagement, professional development, mentorship, and suggestions for improvement. These themes provided insight into student perspectives of our RIG, and, along with experience from the RIG organizers, the authors present elements perceived to have contributed to these positive results. Conclusion: Thematic analysis of feedback reveals that students consider interactive events, contribution to professional development, and the opportunity for mentorship valuable elements of a RIG. From the perspective of the organizing committee, we embody these aspects through careful planning, innovative events, and consistent debriefing. In this way, our RIG promotes the future of the radiology profession and serves as a practical model for other similar organizations.

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Emergency Medicine Interest Group Curriculum: Faculty and Preclinical Student Opinions Differ in a Formal Needs Assessment

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Students to Surgeons

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Patient safety teaching in Australian medical schools: a national survey

Radiology Interest Groups: A Recipe for Success

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