Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-14DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101153
Edwin Gustavo Estrada-Araoz
{"title":"Prevención primaria del riesgo suicida: una necesidad en la formación médica","authors":"Edwin Gustavo Estrada-Araoz","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101153","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147394593","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}
Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-20DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101140
Andrea Solé Mayoral , Rut Bernardo Vega , Sara Tameish , Óscar Martínez Pérez
{"title":"Recomendaciones internacionales sobre el uso de la simulación en procedimientos obstétricos avanzados","authors":"Andrea Solé Mayoral , Rut Bernardo Vega , Sara Tameish , Óscar Martínez Pérez","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101140","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101140","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Clinical simulation has become an essential tool in obstetric training, particularly for developing critical skills and managing low-frequency events. This study analyzes the recommendations of six international entities (ACOG, RCOG, SOGC, EBCOG, WHO, and FIGO) regarding the use of simulation in advanced obstetric procedures. Based on a comparative table of 31 clinical competencies, the analysis identifies those with the highest level of international consensus for inclusion in simulation-based training programs. Shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage stand out as the only competencies unanimously endorsed by all entities, while others show variability depending on organizational and clinical context. The study also highlights the importance of adapting international recommendations to the specific characteristics of each healthcare system. These findings may serve as a foundation for designing more context-sensitive and effective training curricula, ultimately improving safety and quality in obstetric care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037055","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":"How can a micro-level communication training intervention help medical students learn about patient-centered care and empathy? Qualitative results of a design-based research","authors":"Carme Nogueras , Daniëlle Verstegen , Cinthya Landa , Yolanda López , Miriam Moreno , Helena Manjón , Vanesa Oropeza , Ramón Miralles","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101135","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101135","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Doctor-patient communication, patient-centered care, and empathy are all crucial in health care. These topics should be addressed throughout the undergraduate medical curriculum, but this is not always feasible due to the significant resources required. Micro-level interventions are more feasible; however, the effects on students and the means of achieving them are unknown. Therefore, this study focuses on a micro-level, theory-based communication training intervention to help medical students understand the importance of patient-centered care and empathy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a design-based research study. We implemented a three-hour, role-playing-based communication seminar for forty-six fifth-year medical students at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, applying cognitive apprenticeship principles. The following qualitative data were collected: students' written reflections, interviews with students and teachers, and seminar observations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The written reflections indicated that students believe patient-centered care and empathy are not merely skills and attitudes to possess but values inherent to the medical profession. The interviews show that involvement in role plays, teacher guidance, and a positive learning atmosphere were essential to the intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The intervention helped improve students' awareness and their attitude, allowed them to practice skills related to patient-centered care and empathy, and see them as values of the profession.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789741","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}
Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-20DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101132
Jose Curbelo , Diana Monge Martín , Emilio Cervera Barba , Santiago Álvarez Montero , Cristina García de Leonardo , María Carnero González , Francisco Campos Lucas , Juan Vega Villar , Fernando Caballero Martínez
{"title":"Análisis de la influencia del baremo en la prueba para médico interno residente (MIR) e impacto de su modificación","authors":"Jose Curbelo , Diana Monge Martín , Emilio Cervera Barba , Santiago Álvarez Montero , Cristina García de Leonardo , María Carnero González , Francisco Campos Lucas , Juan Vega Villar , Fernando Caballero Martínez","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101132","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Currently, the academic score accounts for 10% of the final result in the Spanish MIR (Medical Residency Entrance Exam). This study aims to analyze the relationship between academic score and exam performance, and to evaluate the impact of modifying the weight of the academic score to 0%, 25%, or 50%.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Official results from the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 MIR exams were analyzed. Net scores were assessed in relation to academic scores adjusted for country of origin, and the changes in ranking positions were calculated for scenarios where the academic score weight was set at 0%, 25%, and 50%.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A strong correlation was found between net scores and academic performance (0.65 and 0.64 for the 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 MIR exams, respectively), which increased when analyzing only Spanish candidates. Across all academic score ranges, Spanish candidates achieved higher net scores than foreign candidates. Assigning a 0% weight to the academic score led to a median worsening in ranking of 4 positions for Spaniards and 17 positions for foreigners in the 2020–2021 exam (<em>p</em> < 0.001). Conversely, increasing the academic score weight to 50% resulted in a median worsening of 21 positions for Spaniards and an improvement of 97 positions for foreigners (<em>p</em> < 0.001). Similar results were observed for the 2021–2022 cohort.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>A high academic score is associated with better MIR exam performance, particularly among Spanish candidates. Increasing the weight of the academic score does not benefit Spanish applicants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145569134","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}
Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101154
Daniel Cabello-Rivera, María del Nogal Avila
{"title":"La importancia de la fisiología comparada en las titulaciones en ciencias de la salud y de la vida","authors":"Daniel Cabello-Rivera, María del Nogal Avila","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101154","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Comparative physiology provides an integrative framework to understand the biological mechanisms of living organisms in an evolutionary and ecological context. Its study enables the identification of unique physiological adaptations across species that inspire therapeutic solutions and biomedical advances. Research using both traditional and non-conventional animal models have revealed mechanisms of neural protection, hypoxia tolerance, thermoregulation, and tissue regeneration applicable to humans. Additionally, biomimetics has contributed to the development of innovative drugs, such as ACE inhibitors, and biomedical technologies inspired by biological systems. Integrating these concepts into health sciences curricula enhances critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and prepares professionals capable of applying fundamental biological principles in clinical practice, research, and industry. This work highlights the importance of comparative physiology for education, research, and therapeutic innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147394093","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}
Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101161
Luis Miguel Rojo-Bofill , Gràcia Ribes Jordán , Llanos Monedero Carrasco , Juan Pablo Carrasco Picazo , Vicent Balanzá-Martínez , Lucas Giner , Eduardo Jesús Aguilar García-Iturrospe , Yavuz Selim Kiyak
{"title":"Impact of the large language model and prompt specificity in generating psychiatric multiple-choice questions","authors":"Luis Miguel Rojo-Bofill , Gràcia Ribes Jordán , Llanos Monedero Carrasco , Juan Pablo Carrasco Picazo , Vicent Balanzá-Martínez , Lucas Giner , Eduardo Jesús Aguilar García-Iturrospe , Yavuz Selim Kiyak","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101161","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101161","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The use of large language models (LLMs) can assist in creating Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) for enhancing psychiatric education. This study evaluates the performance of LLMs in generating psychiatry case-based MCQs, focusing on the influence of the model used and the specificity of the prompt.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>Two experiments were carried out. In Experiment 1, ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 were used with a general-purpose prompt. In Experiment 2, ChatGPT-4o was used to compare the generic prompt with a psychiatry-specific version. A total of 90 questions were generated in each experiment (45 per condition), balanced across low, moderate, and high difficulty levels. A panel of psychiatry professors assessed the questions for diagnostic accuracy and difficulty.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In Experiment 1, both ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 showed high diagnostic agreement with experts (<em>κ</em> = 0.889 and <em>κ</em> = 0.703), but little correlation with intended difficulty (<em>ρ</em> = 0.104, <em>p</em> = .496; <em>ρ</em> = −<!--> <!-->0.087, <em>p</em> = .57). In Experiment 2, the psychiatry-specific prompt with ChatGPT-4o yielded more accurate MCQs (<em>κ</em> = 0.731 and <em>κ</em> = 0.624) and stronger correlations between intended and expert-rated difficulty (<em>ρ</em> = 0.630, <em>p</em> < .001; <em>ρ</em> = 0.436, <em>p</em> < .001). It also improved the inclusion of relevant clinical information and diagnostic diversity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>LLMs can effectively generate psychiatry MCQs, especially when guided by domain-specific prompts. The psychiatry-specific prompt developed in this study is a useful tool for supporting medical education through high-quality, clinically relevant assessments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147394586","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}
Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101149
Javier Tovar-Brandan, Daisy Flores-Cortez, Juan Rodriguez-Tafur Davila, Eduardo Villalobos Pacheco, Max Aliaga Chávez
{"title":"Teaching oxygen pharmacology before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in the Faculty of Medicine at a public University in Peru","authors":"Javier Tovar-Brandan, Daisy Flores-Cortez, Juan Rodriguez-Tafur Davila, Eduardo Villalobos Pacheco, Max Aliaga Chávez","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101149","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2026.101149","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of medicinal oxygen as a primary therapeutic resource to reduce morbidity and mortality. Despite its clinical relevance, it remains unclear whether undergraduate education at the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) adequately addresses the pharmacological aspects of oxygen. This study aims to analyze the inclusion of oxygen pharmacology in curricula and syllabus before and after the COVID-19 pandemic across various health professional schools at UNMSM.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>This descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted in the Pharmacology Section of the Department of Dynamic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. Pharmacology syllabus from the professional schools of Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics, Nutrition, Medical Technology, and Clinical Toxicology were evaluated for the academic years 2016–2020 (pre-pandemic) and 2020–2025 (post-pandemic). The inclusion of topics directly or indirectly related to oxygen pharmacology was assessed through the search for key terms concerning pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and interactions. A descriptive approach, including percentage analysis, was employed for data analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The document analysis revealed that none of the reviewed syllabi included specific content related to oxygen pharmacology. This represents a significant educational gap, particularly in the post-pandemic context where medicinal oxygen has proven to be a critical component in patient care.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings demonstrate a clear deficiency in the training of future health professionals regarding their knowledge and competencies in oxygen pharmacology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147394094","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":"Reflection on the teaching reform of parasitology experiment course for foreign students under the background of the belt and road","authors":"Yuting Ma , Afito Luciano , Yu Zhang , Fanming Meng","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101138","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101138","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Parasitic diseases remain a significant public health issue in underdeveloped countries and regions along “the Belt and Road”. Parasitology laboratory courses offered by domestic medical colleges and universities are crucial for international medical students to understand and master the identification and diagnosis of parasites and related diseases. Therefore, ensuring the learning outcomes of international students and improving their comprehensive understanding and practical skills are the primary considerations in developing the experimental teaching of parasitology. This paper conducts an in-depth analysis and discussion on this topic and provides a reference for related educational reforms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145681287","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}
Educacion MedicaPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101093
Javier de la Maza Guzmán , Pedro Eliseo Esteves
{"title":"Propuesta de un modelo integrado de identidad médica","authors":"Javier de la Maza Guzmán , Pedro Eliseo Esteves","doi":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101093","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101093","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article proposes an integrated model of medical identity that envisions the physician as a multidimensional human being in constant development. Medical identity guides professional behavior and is constructed through the integration of three interrelated dimensions: personal, professional, and the experience of vulnerability of the physician as a patient. The model also acknowledges the influence of communities of practice and medical culture in this formative process. Explicitly incorporating the development of medical identity into the curriculum fosters reflection and dialog around physicians' values, contributing to the training of more empathetic, resilient professionals capable of delivering more human-centered care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35317,"journal":{"name":"Educacion Medica","volume":"27 2","pages":"Article 101093"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145271209","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}