{"title":"Implementation and Evaluation of Self-Directed Learning Activity in Biochemistry for First-Year MBBS Students","authors":"Silpa Thota, H. Nimmanapalli, A. Bitla","doi":"10.5812/jme-126957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/jme-126957","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Self-directed learning (SDL) is an essential teaching-learning method for transforming medical students into lifelong learners. In SDL, learners are responsible for undergoing their learning process and gradually shifting learning control from teacher to themselves. However, First-year MBBS students are in need of receiving training and support to become self-directed learners. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of adopting SDL alone as well as supplementing SDL with a lecture for first-year MBBS students in biochemistry. Objectives: Implementation of self-directed learning activity in Biochemistry and evaluation of its outcome for first-year MBBS students. Methods: A Cohort study was carried out to investigate first-year MBBS students in the Department of Biochemistry at SVIMS, Tirupati. The study was conducted in two sessions. In session one, Lecture cum SDL was implemented; whereas in session two, only SDL was employed. A pre-and post-test was performed before and after completion of both sessions. Pre- and post-test answer sheets were evaluated, and students’ perception forms were analysed. Results: There was a statistically significant increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores. Moreover, there was a statistically significant increase in post-test scores of Lecture cum SDL session compared to post-test scores of SDL session alone. Conclusions: Overall performance of the students was improved when a topic was taken as a didactic lecture followed by an SDL session; this may have been indicative of an improvement in learning outcomes when adopting SDL module.","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77194449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Bosak, S. Yazdani, M. Ayati, Jalil Koohpayezade
{"title":"Modeling Health Workforce Planning in Specialties and Subspecialties: A Need-Adjusted Demand Model","authors":"S. Bosak, S. Yazdani, M. Ayati, Jalil Koohpayezade","doi":"10.5812/jme-129840","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/jme-129840","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Need and demand modeling is one of the conceptual approaches of health workforce planning. In many models of this field, “need” is not considered. Each country should model according to its context. Objectives: The present study aimed to design a need adjusted with demand model of the health workforce in the fields of specialties and subspecialties. Methods: Walker and Avant’s synthesis theory method was used for modeling in this study. The concepts of need and demand were chosen as the focal concepts. In addition, to find the components related to the concepts and the relationships between these components, the result of a previous systematic review and a supplementary study of viewpoints of research teams were used. In the last step, the graphic form of the model was presented. Results: The need-adjusted demand model was presented in this study. In this model, the types of flows were headcounts. Actual need, willingness, and ability to use health services were considered. Finally, the number of full-time equivalents of physicians was estimated. Conclusions: In this model, a series of main components that are headcounts and a series of influential factors that affect the main factors through rates were considered.","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74295267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arpita J. Nishal, Jitendra Patel, Rishikesh Balvalli, Preeti P. Yadav, Parmita Jayani, Ravina Singh, Shraddha Kankariya
{"title":"A Comparative Study of Case-Based Learning vs. Traditional Teaching Method in Pathology in Indian Medical Graduates","authors":"Arpita J. Nishal, Jitendra Patel, Rishikesh Balvalli, Preeti P. Yadav, Parmita Jayani, Ravina Singh, Shraddha Kankariya","doi":"10.5812/jme-127188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/jme-127188","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There has been a substantial shift in the educational curriculum in Indian medical institutes with a more experiential approach toward teaching. One such method is case-based learning (CBL). Objectives: This study aimed to compare CBL with traditional method and gain students’ and teachers’ feedback. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Pathology Department among second-year bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MBBS) students. The students were divided into two groups of 75 students: group A was given anemia cases, and group B was given jaundice cases. After covering theory lectures on these topics, the students were given pre-test multiple-choice questions (MCQs). This was followed by this was followed by subdividing students into five groups and conducting three CBL sessions. This was followed by post-CBL test. Data were compared using paired t-test and analyzed using SPSS software version 16. Results: Out of 150, 110 students attended the pre-and post-CBL test and completed the feedback form. There was a significant improvement (P < 0.001) in the mean scores of students in both groups A and B from 8.31 and 7.54 to 13.44 and 12.71, respectively. Regarding the student feedback, it was revealed that 87% of the students agreed with the usefulness of CBL in better understanding of the topic and retention in memory. They also acclaimed that it encouraged their critical thinking and decision-making qualities. Among the faculties, all of them agreed with the incorporation of CBL in the routine curriculum. Conclusions: CBL improves students’ logical, analytical and clinical skills, which helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical skills. Rather than replacing, it serves better as an adjunct to the traditional lectures.","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85350597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rahma Said Al Hadhrami, Najlaa Jaafar, Badriya H. AL FARSI, Asma Al Belushi
{"title":"Performance Prediction of the Family Medicine Applicants of Oman Medical Specialty Board in Multiple Mini-interviews Using the International Foundations of Medicine Exam and Situational Judgment Test","authors":"Rahma Said Al Hadhrami, Najlaa Jaafar, Badriya H. AL FARSI, Asma Al Belushi","doi":"10.5812/jme-126449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/jme-126449","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Entry into postgraduate medical training programs should be based on valid selection measures predictive of training performance. A situational judgment test (SJT) is often used during the residency selection process to measure knowledge and behavioral attributes. Objectives: This study aimed to test the validity of the International Foundations of Medicine (IFOM) examination and an SJT for predicting performance during multiple mini-interviews (MMI) of the applicants for a family medicine residency program in Oman. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) during the application process for the academic year 2021. Data were collected from 80 applicants to the OMSB Family Medicine Residency Program. Before participating in the MMI panels, all applicants underwent pre-interview tests (comprising the IFOM examination and SJT). Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the predictors of the MMI score. Results: A total of 67 applicants completed the entire selection process cycle and were included in the study. The SJT score was a significant predictor of the MMI score (r = 0.367; P = 0.002), whereas the IFOM score was not a significant predictor (r = 0.105; P = 0.396). Conclusions: This study supports using SJT as an additional selection measure alongside the MMI panel for entry to OMSB residency training.","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80578132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Askaripoor, Hamed Aghaei, A. Rahmani, V. Abolhasannejad, Masoud Shafii motlagh, A. Abbasi, M. Ghaffari, E. Kazemi
{"title":"Academic Burnout and its Relationship with Employment Hope among Health Sciences Students","authors":"T. Askaripoor, Hamed Aghaei, A. Rahmani, V. Abolhasannejad, Masoud Shafii motlagh, A. Abbasi, M. Ghaffari, E. Kazemi","doi":"10.52547/edcj.15.45.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52547/edcj.15.45.8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43970370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Critical Thinking of Medical Students: Does it Change During the Study in Medical School?","authors":"Reza Sharifinia, A. Shakurnia","doi":"10.52547/edcj.15.45.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52547/edcj.15.45.26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46374355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giti Karimkhanlooei, N. Motamed, Hamid Gharehbaghi
{"title":"Effective Factors in Medical Students' Willingness to Communicate in the Course of English for Specific Purposes","authors":"Giti Karimkhanlooei, N. Motamed, Hamid Gharehbaghi","doi":"10.52547/edcj.15.45.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52547/edcj.15.45.34","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45705999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Appreciative Inquiry Approach in Evaluation of Medical Education Programs: Definition and Application","authors":"M. Salajegheh","doi":"10.52547/edcj.15.45.77","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52547/edcj.15.45.77","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44731471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Ostadhasanloo, F. Mahmoodi, Y. Adib, V. Zamanzadeh
{"title":"Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Concerning Education in Simulated Learning Environments: A Phenomenological Study","authors":"H. Ostadhasanloo, F. Mahmoodi, Y. Adib, V. Zamanzadeh","doi":"10.52547/edcj.15.45.68","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52547/edcj.15.45.68","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Education Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47780276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}