Implementing Informatics Competencies in Undergraduate Medical Education

Bhyat, Rashaad; Gibson, Candace J.; Hayward, Robert; Shachak, Aviv; Borycki, Elizabeth M.; Condon, Amanda; Farrell, Gerard; Premkumar, Kalyani; Ho, Kendall

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“…Additionally, even though other studies have also reported about the value and significance of collaboration among medical schools and the need to bridge the gaps between medical school training and clinical practice [ 1 , 9 ], several unique characteristics of Singapore’s medical education system set this study apart. These include the competitiveness of the education system, which pose a challenge for the schools to collaborate effectively with one another, and the lingering concerns of some clinical educators and teachers, as reported in Zainal et.…”

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“…It aims to prepare current and future doctors for digital healthcare transformation and integrate digital competencies in the education and training of doctors [ 1 ]. In Canada, the institutionalizationof medical informatics knowledge in undergraduate medical education is driven by a partnership between two medical organizations- the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), which represents Canada’s 17 faculties of medicine, and Canada Health Infoway, a non-profit organizationfunded by the federal government to make healthcare more digital [ 9 ]. With the objectives of enhancing the reputation of medical informatics within medical education and equipping Canada’s next generation of doctors with the skills to flourish in a digitally-enabled clinical environment, the two organizationsinitiated projects that identified gaps in e-Health training in the national medical curricula and developed Canada’s first eHealth competencies for undergraduate medical education, among other efforts [ 9 ].…”

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“…Studies have shown that national-level initiatives to equip medical students with relevant digital competencies would facilitate collaborations and exchange of knowledge across institutions [ 8 , 9 ], establish legal frameworks that promote training of medical students [ 1 , 10 ], enable systematic curriculum development, assessment, training and advocacy, as well as increase awareness of integrating digital concepts into the medical school curriculum [ 8 , 9 ], among other benefits. Yet, few countries have outlined national learning objectives and outcomes pertaining to digital technologies in the core curriculum.…”

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“…Yet, few countries have outlined national learning objectives and outcomes pertaining to digital technologies in the core curriculum. Although some developed countries have initiated such objectives, they are largely focused on specific digital technologies such as medical informatics [ 8 , 9 , 11 ], and digital health [ 12 ].…”

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Digital competencies for Singapore’s national medical school curriculum: a qualitative study

Zainal

Xin

Thumboo

et al. 2023

Medical Education Online

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Studies have shown that national-level initiatives to equip medical students with relevant digital competencies carry many benefits. Yet, few countries have outlined such competencies for clinical practice in the core medical school curriculum. This paper identifies current training gaps at the national level in digital competencies needed by students in the formal curricula of all three medical schools in Singapore from the perspectives of clinical educators and institutional leaders. It bears implications for countries that intend to implement standardized learning objectives for training in these digital competencies. Findings were drawn from in-depth interviews with 19 clinical educators and leaders of local medical schools. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling. Data were interpreted using qualitative thematic analysis. Thirteen of the participants were clinical educators while 6 were deans or vice deans of education from one of the three medical schools in Singapore. While the schools have introduced some relevant courses, they are not standardized nationally. Moreover, the school’s niche areas have not been leveraged upon for training in digital competencies. Participants across all schools acknowledged that more formal training is needed in digital health, data management, and applying the principles of digital technologies. Participants also noted that the healthcare needs of the population, patient safety, and safe procedures in the utilisation of digital healthcare technologies should be prioritized when determining the competencies needed by students. Additionally, participants highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among medical schools, and for a stronger link between current curriculum and clinical practice. The findings highlighted the need for better collaboration among medical schools in the sharing of educational resources and expertise. Furthermore, stronger collaborations with professional bodies and the healthcare system should be established to ensure that the goals and outcomes of medical education and the healthcare system are aligned.

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Digital competencies for Singapore’s national medical school curriculum: a qualitative study

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Xin

Thumboo

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“…An electronic medical record (EMR) is "an electronic record of health-related information on an individual that physicians and authorized staff can create, collect, manage, and consult within a single health care organization." 5 In essence, EMR is a digital (electronic) version of a medical record. Paper (traditional).…”

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Medical Record Digitization Policy: Overview of the Health Minister Regulation Number 24 of 2022

Asyfia¹,

Zaid

Mahendika

et al. 2023

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Objective: This study aims to examine the Regulation of the Minister of Health Number 24 of 2022 concerning Medical Records, which regulates electronic medical records. Methods: This research is juridical research with a statutory approach. Thus, this study only analyzes the rules and regulations related to legal or policy issues related to the digitization of medical records. Results: The obligation of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in Indonesia has legal certainty with the ratification of the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 24 of 2022 concerning Medical Records. This obligation has administrative consequences in the form of a written warning and/or recommendations for revocation or revocation of accreditation status for Health Service Facilities that commit violations. The provisions of this policy must go into effect no later than December 31, 2023. Conclusion: Three new things are regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 24 of 2022: the electronic system of electronic medical records, activities for organizing electronic medical records, security, and protection of electronic medical record data.

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Improving Immunization Through Informatics: Perspectives from the BID Initiative Partnership with Tanzania and Zambia

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Implementing Informatics Competencies in Undergraduate Medical Education

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Digital competencies for Singapore’s national medical school curriculum: a qualitative study

Digital competencies for Singapore’s national medical school curriculum: a qualitative study

Medical Record Digitization Policy: Overview of the Health Minister Regulation Number 24 of 2022

Improving Immunization Through Informatics: Perspectives from the BID Initiative Partnership with Tanzania and Zambia

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