Natalie Trantham, Christopher Kelly, Julie A Hunt, Hannah Bonnema, Sarah Stephens, Lynda Mj Miller
{"title":"Development and Validation of a Bovine Coccygeal Venipuncture Model and Rubric.","authors":"Natalie Trantham, Christopher Kelly, Julie A Hunt, Hannah Bonnema, Sarah Stephens, Lynda Mj Miller","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diagnostic sample collection, including venipuncture, is critical to diagnosing and treating cattle. Clinical skills models permit learners to practice a skill and improve their competency before performing the skill on a live animal; however, relatively few bovine models exist. This study aimed to develop and validate a bovine coccygeal venipuncture model and rubric for teaching and assessing veterinary students using a validation framework consisting of content evidence, internal structure evidence, and relationship with other variables evidence. Veterinary students (<i>n</i> = 38) and experienced veterinarians (<i>n</i> = 12) performed venipuncture on the model while being video recorded. Recordings were scored blindly using a six-item rubric and a global rating score. Time to perform the task and total number of needle sticks were recorded. Veterinarians reported that the model was suitably realistic for students to learn to perform the task (<i>content evidence</i>). Rubric scores had acceptable reliability (<i>a</i> = .783, <i>internal structure evidence</i>). Veterinarians received higher rubric scores and used fewer needle sticks to complete the task (<i>p</i> = .033 and .047, <i>relationship with other variables evidence-level of training</i>). Students' survey responses were very positive. The evidence collected in this study supported validation of the model and rubric. The use of validated models and rubrics allows educators to teach and assess skills reliably, and the model allowed students to practice the skill repetitively, reducing the use of live animals. Additional studies would be necessary to evaluate the model for use in teaching veterinary technicians, extension agents, and livestock producers to perform this task.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143408258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda Trimble, Kirsty Fox, Elizabeth Armitage-Chan, Rachel Davis
{"title":"Exploring Experiences of Intense Academic Stretch in Veterinary Educators Enrolled in an Education Masters. Is This Imposter Syndrome or Am I a True Imposter?","authors":"Amanda Trimble, Kirsty Fox, Elizabeth Armitage-Chan, Rachel Davis","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Professional work often requires individuals to operate outside their comfort zone (professional stretch), and this can facilitate learning and growth. Self-doubt is common when experiencing professional stretch. For some individuals in some contexts, self-doubt can be so profound that learning stops. Imposter syndrome (IS) is paradoxical self-doubt; individuals believe themselves poorly capable of competencies in which they excel. Affected individuals feel they must work exceptionally hard to succeed. IS has been observed in clinicians, students, and educators, which has important implications for supporting student development. This study sought to understand the relationship between academic/professional stretch and intense self-doubt in a population of veterinary educators, with the aim of better supporting learning in stretching workplace environments. Interviews were undertaken with seven female veterinary educators undertaking an MSc in Veterinary Education. Data were processed and experiential themes were derived using an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach. Participants described extreme academic discomfort, linked to poor self-efficacy, exacerbated by feedback that was perceived to be unexpectedly negative. Distance followed by dialogue enabled some participants to process difficult emotions so that learning could continue. Participants recognized IS in others. Their own imposter-like thinking was less well recognized, being experienced in tandem with self-doubt rooted in real rather than imagined competence gaps. On the basis of this research, close mentoring relationships are advocated, so that through facilitated reflective dialogue, feelings of intense self-doubt can be better understood and supported, facilitating learning. Students can benefit from teachers' experiences of academic stretch, and this should be investigated further.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240121"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143408267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Debra Freedman, Erin Burton, Aaron Rendahl, Laura Molgaard
{"title":"Senior Year Clinical Trainees' Perceptions of a Clinical Entrustment Scale in an Academic Veterinary Medical Center.","authors":"Debra Freedman, Erin Burton, Aaron Rendahl, Laura Molgaard","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Researchers explored senior/clinical year veterinary trainees' perceptions of the Goal Oriented Learner Driven-Entrustment (GOLD-E) scale. Researchers recruited trainees from on-campus clinical service rotations to explore the following questions: 1) How do trainees regard the feedback the GOLD-E tool provides? 2) How do trainees enter into the clinical feedback relationship? 3) How does the GOLD-E tool create opportunities for trainees to engage authentically with themselves and with clinical coaches (i.e., clinicians, technicians, interns, and house officers)? Clinical year trainees completed the GOLD-E form with clinical coaches during the 2018-2019 academic year. Data collection included both quantitative and qualitative methods using bi-weekly surveys and focus groups. Findings point to the need for: Thoughtful integration of feedback and coaching when assessing practice using EPAs; better understanding of the role coaches play in the everyday expectations and practices of learning to become a practicing veterinarian; and realization of trainees' uncertainty concerning their role in the coaching relationship, the learning process, and when asking for feedback. These findings connect with the first paper in this series and further emphasize that culture change requires significant time and effort. Moreover, there needs to be careful consideration of organizational structures to effectively implement change.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143391173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Morgane Zanitoni, Javier Blanco-Murcia, Gustavo Ortiz-Díez, Andrea Priego-González, Ana Munoz-Maceda, Manuel Fuertes-Recuero, Maria J Sánchez-Calabuig
{"title":"Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Impact of Simulator-Based Learning on Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Bovine Reproductive Veterinary Education.","authors":"Morgane Zanitoni, Javier Blanco-Murcia, Gustavo Ortiz-Díez, Andrea Priego-González, Ana Munoz-Maceda, Manuel Fuertes-Recuero, Maria J Sánchez-Calabuig","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of a questionnaire designed to evaluate veterinary students' satisfaction and self-confidence within the realm of high-fidelity clinical simulation for bovine reproductive diagnostic techniques. The reliability analysis revealed a robust Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of .753 for the entire questionnaire, indicating a high level of internal consistency. A confirmatory factor analysis supported a bifactorial model, affirming appropriate factorial loadings for all items. The model's fit indices demonstrated strong alignment, suggesting the questionnaire's adeptness in accurately capturing students' experiences. The evaluation of satisfaction and self-confidence levels unveiled predominantly positive perceptions overall, albeit with discernible reservations, particularly regarding specific diagnostic techniques. Despite limitations, such as the utilization of a single-site sample, this study establishes the questionnaire's validity and reliability in the context of simulator-based learning. Thus, these preliminary results about students' confidence underscore the pivotal role of clinical simulation in bolstering students' skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240033"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143255997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Malcolm A Cobb, Katy A Cobb, Gary C W England, Sarah L Freeman
{"title":"Active Rotation Management: Managing Clinical Veterinary Students in a Community-Based Teaching Model.","authors":"Malcolm A Cobb, Katy A Cobb, Gary C W England, Sarah L Freeman","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Distributed or community-based models for delivering clinical teaching to final-year veterinary students are becoming increasingly common. Managing real clinical problems in an authentic clinical environment drives students' intrinsic motivation and should prepare them more effectively for work in practice at graduation. These models do, however, present challenges, particularly around consistency of delivery and quality assurance management. The community-based model developed and refined at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is different from those used elsewhere. Small groups of students spend two-week blocks in the premises owned by third parties in which they complete their clinical training. In all core clinical teaching sites, the School places approximately one member of the clinical staff per group of students, but students are taught by both School staff and non-School staff employed by the third party. Over the first 13 years of delivering clinical teaching in this model, a process of \"active rotation management\" has evolved to ensure consistency of the student experience across all the sites used. The challenges and issues presented by this model has led to the development of a series of \"dos\" and \"don'ts\" that inform the success of the model. Based on surveys of how well the students and employers feel rotations have prepared them for practice, this model seems to represent an effective method of delivering appropriate clinical teaching.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240039"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143255995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AAVMC Notes.","authors":"","doi":"10.3138/jvme-52-1-Note","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-52-1-Note","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":"52 1","pages":"iii-iv"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143365180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dennis Albert Zanatto, Guilherme Andrade Marson, Claudia Madalena Cabrera Mori
{"title":"Good Practices in Animal Research: A Web-Based Platform for Training in Laboratory Rodent Experimental Procedures.","authors":"Dennis Albert Zanatto, Guilherme Andrade Marson, Claudia Madalena Cabrera Mori","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0133","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The advancement of technology has revolutionized education, particularly through video-based learning. In response, the Good Practices in Animal Research (BPEA, \"Boas Práticas em Experimentação Animal\" in Portuguese) platform was established as a contemporary educational tool for training in laboratory rodent experimental techniques. Designed to replace traditional animal-centered teaching methods, BPEA provided scientifically accurate video content tailored for veterinary medicine students. Mastering animal handling skills is crucial for veterinary students, and BPEA addressed this by offering video demonstrations of experimental procedures, allowing visualization and confidence-building before live animal interaction. The platform's video library covered diverse procedures, such as substance administration and blood collection, accompanied by protocols, images, and diagrams for enhanced learning. The intuitive menu facilitated easy navigation, enabling students to access content aligned with their needs. Website traffic analysis demonstrated widespread usage, with users from Portuguese-speaking countries being prominent. Integration of BPEA into the Laboratory Animal Science course at the University of São Paulo garnered positive student feedback, highlighting its value as a supplementary resource for bridging theoretical and practical learning. While BPEA showed promise in promoting ethical teaching practices and reducing animal stress, it could not entirely replace hands-on training. A balanced approach between video-based learning and live demonstrations is necessary for a comprehensive learning experience. In conclusion, BPEA was a valuable resource contributing to laboratory animal science education, aligning with ethical standards and benefiting students, researchers, and animal care professionals. Continuous improvements based on feedback make the platform a dynamic tool for future advancements in laboratory animal science education.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"17-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142589896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda H Godager, Iren Abrahamsen, Martine C Liland, Anne E Torgersen, Runa Rørtveit
{"title":"Case-Based E-Learning Tool Affects Self-Confidence in Clinical Reasoning Skills among Veterinary Students-A Survey at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.","authors":"Linda H Godager, Iren Abrahamsen, Martine C Liland, Anne E Torgersen, Runa Rørtveit","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0147","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Veterinary education plays a crucial role in equipping veterinarians with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges they will face in their professional careers. As part of enhancing the veterinary students' training in clinical reasoning, an online electronic veterinary clinic was introduced to a group of students during their final semester. This platform, called Veterinary eClinic, provides access to digital, real-life clinical cases, allowing students to apply their knowledge and develop critical thinking skills in a practical context. In this research project, the veterinary students were asked to assess how confident they felt in different clinical tasks related to a clinical investigation before and after using Veterinary eClinic. An exploratory sequential mixed-methods design was used when collecting data. The students answered pre- and post-use questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to elaborate on the quantitative results. Our results showed that the students were significantly more confident in making a problem list (<i>p</i> = .005), completing diagnostic tests (<i>p</i> = .022), making a diagnosis (<i>p</i> = .041), and performing assessments of animal welfare in the clinic (<i>p</i> = .002) after solving different clinical cases in Veterinary eClinic. As much as 97% of the respondents reported that Veterinary eClinic was a valuable learning resource in veterinary education, to a fairly large or very large extent. Our findings suggest that the use of a case-based e-learning tool might contribute to increased self-confidence in clinical reasoning skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20230147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kassandra M Dusome, Deep K Khosa, Lisa M Greenhill, Jennifer E McWhirter, Elizabeth A Stone
{"title":"Students' Reports of Challenges, Experiences, and Perceptions of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Veterinary Colleges in Canada and the United States.","authors":"Kassandra M Dusome, Deep K Khosa, Lisa M Greenhill, Jennifer E McWhirter, Elizabeth A Stone","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0019","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in veterinary medicine affects veterinarians, students, clients, and the regional availability of veterinary services. Veterinary students from 5 colleges in Canada and 5 colleges in the United States were surveyed about their challenges, experiences, and perceptions related to EDI, resulting in 456 responses (10.4%). A greater proportion of participants reported personal, financial, mental health, and physical health challenges during veterinary college compared to the proportion reporting these challenges before starting veterinary college. Statistically, participants who did not identify as White (odds ratio [OR]: 2.2, confidence interval [CI]: 1.1-4.3), who reported having a disability (OR: 5.0, CI: 2.1-12.1), and who identified as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community (OR: 8.5, CI: 3.8-19.2 ) were more likely to agree or strongly agree that discrimination occurs at veterinary colleges. Fewer participants reported experiencing discrimination in veterinary colleges (20.6%) compared to veterinary workplaces (36.8%). In the workplace, more participants reported the expectation of facing bias from clients than from managers or peers. The expectation of facing bias from clients was associated with the female gender (OR: 2.7, CI: 1.3-5.6), not identifying as White (OR: 7.4, CI: 2.5-21.3), and identifying as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community (OR: 2.7, CI: 1.3-5.4). More participants expected to practice in the same type of region as where they grew up rather than a different type of region. Thus, training future veterinarians from areas with region-based lack of access to veterinary services may be more effective than simply training more veterinarians. College EDI initiatives should include input from all participants and especially those who are most likely to experience discrimination, facilitating meaningful training and support.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240019"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lauren E Van Patter, Shane Bateman, Katie M Clow, Lynn Henderson, Giselle Kalnins, Lynne Mitchell, Jennifer Reniers
{"title":"Integrated, Scaffolded, and Mandatory Community and Shelter Medicine Curriculum: Best Practices for Transformational Learning on Access to Veterinary Care.","authors":"Lauren E Van Patter, Shane Bateman, Katie M Clow, Lynn Henderson, Giselle Kalnins, Lynne Mitchell, Jennifer Reniers","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2023-0186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2023-0186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Within veterinary medical education, there is increasing focus on equity and cultural competency/humility, especially within service learning in community and shelter medicine. This article reviews the current literature and draws from the experience of the Ontario Veterinary College Community Healthcare Partnership Program's development of a community and shelter medicine curriculum. We propose that to graduate veterinarians with the knowledge and skills to address inequities in access to veterinary care, a best practice is to integrate mandatory in-class and experiential learning activities, scaffolded across the curriculum. This is a best practice as it creates the best chance for transformational learning for students and is part of our responsibility to the communities we partner with to move toward cultural safety. This Best Practice report addresses the following questions: 1. What foundation of knowledge in community and shelter medicine is needed? (Five curricular pillars: animal welfare, vulnerable animals, spectrum of care, well-being, and cultural humility). 2. How should programs be structured? (Mandatory, integrated, and scaffolded curriculum). 3. What are the pedagogical goals? (Transformational learning). It is our hope that this synthesis is of value to other veterinary colleges seeking to develop programs and/or curricula in community and shelter medicine to address barriers to veterinary care access.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20230186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142864780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}