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As medicine and the delivery of health care continue to be transformed, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — already a national leader in innovative education — is taking a global look at transforming the entire medical curriculum. And Amar R. Deshpande, M.D., who is leading the charge... 16 February 2017
In the world of medicine and healthcare professionals, simulation and virtual reality is key for medical training, education and improving patient safety. HCTAE aims to promote the best education and training practices for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Last week, we shared part I of our list of the top... 16 February 2017
Medical Training Magazine Interviews: Joe Kiani MTM: The goal set for the Patient Safety Movement of zero avoidable deaths in healthcare by 2020 is one which we very much support. So far you have had four summit meetings with incredible speakers. How do they help you reach your goal? A)... 15 February 2017
MTM: What has been done to eradicate hospital acquired infections by The Leapfrog Group and other groups and has it been successful? Leah Binder: Infection rates are declining, but more transparency and quality improvement are needed. Public reporting through Leapfrog has helped contribute to a decline in infection rates in... 15 February 2017
Bryan Healea, a retired U.S. Air Force captain and a senior in RIC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, developed a simulation to train the next generation of student nurses and to benefit the School of Nursing for years to come. Inspired by a simulation conference he attended with Penni... 14 February 2017
One of the Joint Legislative Council study committees that convened last summer was charged with looking at how fire protection and emergency medical services are provided around the state. The committee also worked to identify the issues surrounding the shortage of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians, especially in rural... 13 February 2017
Medical Training Magazine Interviews: Luitenant General Nadja West MTM: How has the Army medical community evolved after more than 14 years of war in Afghanistan and another 13 years of more intense conflict in Iraq? Lt. Gen. Nadja West: Famed astronomer Carl Sagan is quoted as saying, “Advances in medicine... 13 February 2017
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are front line, healthcare providers. EMTs work in a variety of environments transporting patients between facilities, responding to emergency calls, working in a hospital emergency department and wherever a first-response capability is required. Methodist Hospitals offers two training sessions each year. Applications are now being accepted... 10 February 2017
Mona was again ready to be a mother. It was shortly before noon one day a few weeks ago when the mother-to-be's heart rate became elevated, prompting a team of nursing students to gather for the birth. Mona is no rookie. She has given birth hundreds of time. Several minutes... 10 February 2017
A new building opened Jan. 25 at Nazarbayev University School of Medicine. Designed by leading American architectural firm Perkins + Will, the 39,825-square metre institute includes research and teaching laboratories, a simulation centre, anatomical laboratory, lecture halls, group study rooms, library and dining room. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with... 10 February 2017
Alternate Health Corp. launched a continuing medical education course on the "Endocannabinoid System and Cannabidiol." (Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of at least 113 active cannabinoids identified in cannabis; it is a major phytocannabinoid, accounting for up to 40% of the plant's extract. The course is accredited through the University of... 9 February 2017
For many healthcare educators and professionals, medical simulation is a vital aspect of their medical career. Every year, healthcare simulation and technology continues to grow, improving patient safety and medical training. For our readers to embrace these medical industry renovations, we have curated a list of the top 23 training... 9 February 2017
If two people had back-to-back heart attacks in rural Warren County, the first emergency responders on the scene would need fast and effective communication with the nearest medical transport – and that’s just for starters. 8 February 2017
The University of Texas (UT) System is developing a biobank so multiple UT institutions can more efficiently share data and biological samples used for medical research. The UT System Health Biobank (UTSHB) will join the professional expertise and resources of seven large academic research and clinical institutions in the UT... 8 February 2017
Assessing a student’s knowledge and skills can be challenging, especially in a healthcare environment that is constantly evolving to include diverse competencies that are difficult to evaluate was the impetus behind a Mayo Clinic and University of Calgary study that assesses the education methods preferred by the generation that currently... 7 February 2017
SIMnext® reached an agreement with Gubener Plastinate GmbH to become the exclusive North American distributor of the von Hagens Plastination – Real Anatomy for Teaching line of anatomical specimens. Anatomy Education Intended for use in anatomy education, these products provide medical, nursing, and dental students with human anatomy specimens. Made... 7 February 2017
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 16, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ — VitalSims announces its formal partnership with careLearning in which the medical education development company will provide continuing healthcare education content to the national learning management system provider. “We are pleased that the leadership at careLearning has evaluated our healthcare learning simulations and chosen... 2 February 2017
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) launched a new tool – NBME U – that helps health professions educators create reliable, high-quality assessments that evaluate student knowledge, skills and competencies. NBME says one of the most pressing challenges facing health professions educators is how to effectively assess their students,... 2 February 2017
Texas biotech startup SiMMo3D launched its simulated, 3D-printed organ models for surgical planning, biomedical research and education. With a $20,000 grant in seed funding provided by city-supported incubator D (THBD), SiMMo3D provides an affordable solution to meet the need for accurate replicas of healthy or diseased organs. SiMMo3D mimics the... 2 February 2017
Education Management Solutions (EMS), a provider of simulation management technologies, released its new SIMULATIONiQ™ VideoCapture™ mobile application at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) today in Orlando, Florida. The SIMULATIONiQ VideoCapture application lets users record, playback and bookmark or annotate videos on any iOS, Android or Microsoft handheld device. It... 1 February 2017