Claire Topal examines the intersection between the ways technology, society and medical education are shifting, distilling a selection of modern challenges and opportunities for medical education in the 21st century and the physicians of the future. Claire Topal, MA, AB highlights perspectives from six physicians at different stages of their...
A computer simulation, or 'in silica' model, of the body's inflammatory response to traumatic injury accurately replicated known individual outcomes and predicted population results counter to expectations, according to a study. Traumatic injury is a major health care problem worldwide. Trauma induces acute inflammation in the body with the recruitment...
Editor’s Comment To achieve patient safety, lower cost and serve the public’s healthcare needs we need to develop a different model of education and training for our healthcare providers. One that embraces the technology available, provides for the needs of medical educators and medical students alike and can be achieved...
Improving Research Efficiency and Productivity by Conducting Multiple Studies Concurrently With Immersion Medical Training. Brandon Noyes, Chris Calvano and Anthony LaPorta discuss immersive simulation training while conducting three distinct research studies. A novel approach to training and research is provided in this study conducted by Brandon Noyes, Chris Calvano and...
Jessica M. Ray, PhD, David Dias and Stephanie Sudikoff, MD from SYN:APSE Center for Learning, Transformation and Innovation, Yale New Haven Health discuss the pros and cons of wearable smart glass technology. Jessica M. Ray, PhD, David Dias and Stephanie Sudikoff, MD from SYN:APSE Center for Learning, Transformation and Innovation,...
Editors Judith Riess and Marty Kauchak share highlights from the show floor and this year’s IMSH conference program. Editor in Chief Judith Riess and Group Editor Marty Kauchak filed this report from the 2015 IMSH in New Orleans. Program Highlights The Society for Simulation in Healthcare hosted its 15th Annual...
Corporations, Foundations and Associations – Fixing the Nursing Shortage. Lori Ponoroff, US News Editor, in the third article on the nursing shortage, describes initiatives of Associations, Corporations and Foundations to encourage nursing as a career choice. Associations, Foundations and Corporations are solving the nursing shortage problem in multiple ways as...
Robert Hester, PhD. and colleagues are developing a software simulation program for healthcare education, Osler One that enhances medical knowledge, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, ethics, and systems-based practice. Clinical medicine involves caring for both chronic and acute conditions. Medical simulations routinely address acute conditions such as hemorrhage, heart attack,...
Manny Dominguez, PhD, Deputy Chief Learning Officer at the VHA Employee Education System . (Photo: Department of Veterans Affairs) Marty Kauchak spoke with Manny Dominguez, PhD, Deputy Chief Learning Officer at the VHA Employee Education System, regarding learning technology developments at his organization. Dr. Dominguez shared insights on a...
The Critical Need for a 21st Century Flexner Report. Frank Lau, MD, highlights major problems in today’s medical education and suggests incorporation of cutting edge science in today’s medical school curricula. Frank Lau, MD discusses the need for a Flexner style medical education revolution in medical school curricula. 100 years ago,...