Tag: Education
Online Media Often Used to Learn New Surgical Techniques
64.1 percent of AAFPRS members report having used online media at least once to learn new technique
Research Assesses Nontechnical Skills Gained in ENT Residency
Higher scores on Clinical Practice Instrument in postgraduate years four and five versus two
Suggestions for Optimizing Practice Feedback Effectiveness
Practice feedback interventions relate to nature of desired action, feedback display, delivery of feedback
Active Mind May Delay Alzheimer Symptoms, but Not Disease
High midlife cognitive activity tied to lower amyloid deposition in APOE4 carriers with high education
ACC Releases 2016 Lifelong Learning Competencies
Report details lifelong learning competencies for general cardiologists
Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability
Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
Video Games Offer Educational Methods for Med Students
Medical students can test their skills and have the freedom to fail and learn from mistakes as gamers
Flexible Duty-Hour Policies Don’t Harm Patient Outcomes
Residents assigned to flexible duty-hour group do not report dissatisfaction with education, well-being
AAFP Highlights Top Education Issues of 2015
Importance of mentors and federal funding highlighted, as well as novel educational initiatives
Mindfulness Practice Cuts Stress in Low-Income School Children
Improved psychological functioning, moderation of negative effect of stress for middle school students
