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Objective: We sought to develop an objective measurement of residents' laparoscopic ability by using a laparoscopic simulator assessment tool. Methods: An inexpensive laparoscopic simulator was developed. Three laparoscopic assessment... more
To determine whether obstetric handoff quality differs morning versus evening, weekend versus weekday, or based on provider type. Using the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) handoff guidelines, we developed an... more
This study is based on the metaphor of the 'rural pipeline' into medical practice. The four stages of the rural pipeline are: (1) contact between rural secondary schools and the medical profession; (2) selection of rural students... more
Transitions of care pose significant risks for patients with complex medical histories. There are few experiential medical education curricula targeting this important aspect of care. We designed and tested an internal medicine... more
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Advanced maternity care training in family medicine is highly variable at both the residency and fellowship levels. Declining numbers of family physicians providing maternity care services may exacerbate... more
OBJECTIVE To determine the compliance of hand hygiene among the trainee physicians of a tertiary care teaching hospital; and to identify physicians' opinion regarding various obstacles in adhering to the hand hygiene principles.... more
During their final year of medical school, Israeli students must consider which specialty to choose for residency. Based on the vocational counseling literature we presumed that choices are made by selecting from a cluster of related... more
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The chief resident position is a potential incubator for future leaders in family medicine. This national survey of family medicine residency programs shows that 97% of programs have a chief resident, and 84% of... more
Rational drug use has increasingly received public policy attention in efforts to maintain quality health care at lower costs. Prescribing habits are developed during residency training, and education regarding rational drug use should be... more
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Due to the scarcity of funds for educational research it is difficult for many clinician educators to conduct meaningful educational research. The Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance... more
OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the cognitive competency of final-year chiropractic students in musculoskeletal medicine. METHODS: The face, content, and criterion validity of the Basic Clinical Examination (BCE) for musculoskeletal... more
While some family medicine residency programs are designed to train residents in community health centers (CHCs) for future careers serving underserved populations, there are few outcome studies on such programs. Our residency program... more
Seriously ill hospitalized patients have identified communication and decision making about goals of care as high priorities for quality improvement in end-of-life care. Interventions to improve care are more likely to succeed if tailored... more
To determine the ethical problems faced by dental practitioners, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, College of Dental Sciences and private dental clinics in the city of Davangere. A questionnaire... more
We focus on graduating students from two medical schools in Lebanon to identify the proportions who select primary care careers, to highlight factors that are considered when making a career choice, and to compare these among primary care... more
Competency-based medical education (CBME) is both an educational philosophy and an approach to educational design. CBME has already had a broad impact on medical schools, residency programs, and continuing professional development in... more
The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of the Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI), a 16-item instrument to assess physicians' professional fulfillment and burnout, designed for sensitivity to change attributable... more