Dujeepa D. Samarasekera
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View article: Leveraging feedback mechanisms to improve the quality of objective structured clinical examinations in Singapore: an exploratory action research study
Leveraging feedback mechanisms to improve the quality of objective structured clinical examinations in Singapore: an exploratory action research study Open
Purpose: Variability in examiner scoring threatens the fairness and reliability of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). While examiner standardization exists, there is currently no structured, psychometric-informed, individu…
View article: Designing an Assessment System for Safe, Effective, and Empathetic Practitioners
Designing an Assessment System for Safe, Effective, and Empathetic Practitioners Open
Introduction: Medical education aims to produce healthcare professionals who are not only competent, but also able to perform effectively in clinical practice settings. Assessment systems are critical to achieving this by guiding learning,…
View article: Simulation instructional design features with differences in clinical outcomes: A narrative review
Simulation instructional design features with differences in clinical outcomes: A narrative review Open
Introduction: Effective and actionable instructional design features improve return on investment in Technology enhanced simulation (TES). Previous reviews on instructional design features for TES that improve clinical outcomes covered stu…
View article: Final-Year Residents’ Intention to Practice in Non-Urban Areas of Indonesia: A Single Center, Cross-Disciplinary Study
Final-Year Residents’ Intention to Practice in Non-Urban Areas of Indonesia: A Single Center, Cross-Disciplinary Study Open
Background The disparity between urban and nonurban areas of Indonesia to access secondary and tertiary healthcare remains challenging. Considering the changing landscape of the Indonesian healthcare system, the maldistribution of speciali…
View article: Impact on wellness and adaptation by stakeholders in challenging time: A Sequential explanatory mix-method study
Impact on wellness and adaptation by stakeholders in challenging time: A Sequential explanatory mix-method study Open
Introduction: Numerous studies have been conducted on COVID-19, with the majority focusing on interventions involving students and teachers. However, limited research has delved into the pandemic's impact on the wellness of various stakeho…
View article: Key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025
Key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025 Open
Introduction: The Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025 focused on evolving medical education amidst global transformations. The theme, "Developing a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner for a Sustainable Future," emphasised i…
View article: From disparity to inclusivity: Narrative review of strategies in medical education to bridge gender inequality
From disparity to inclusivity: Narrative review of strategies in medical education to bridge gender inequality Open
Introduction: Despite significant efforts to address gender equality in medical education, the issue persists. The narrative review aimed to address the research question: What are the strategies implemented to address issues of gender ine…
View article: Indonesian medical interns’ intention to practice in rural areas
Indonesian medical interns’ intention to practice in rural areas Open
The maldistribution of physicians, especially in rural areas, remains a global public health challenge. The internship programme for medical doctors is one of the efforts undertaken to address this issue. However, evidence aiming to disent…
View article: Developing empathy in healthcare professions students: protocol of a mixed-methods non-controlled longitudinal intervention study
Developing empathy in healthcare professions students: protocol of a mixed-methods non-controlled longitudinal intervention study Open
Despite the necessary focus on clinical skills and knowledge during the tertiary education of healthcare professionals, the literature highlights the importance of developing psycho-social competencies. Empathy, a cognitive-behavioral attr…
View article: The state of Continuing Professional Development in East and Southeast Asia among the medical practitioners
The state of Continuing Professional Development in East and Southeast Asia among the medical practitioners Open
Introduction: Continuing medical education and continuing professional development activities (CME/CPD) improve the practice of medical practitioners and allowing them to deliver quality clinical care. However, the systems that oversee CME…
View article: Micro CEX vs Mini CEX: Less can be more
Micro CEX vs Mini CEX: Less can be more Open
Introduction: The mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (CEX) is meant to provide on the spot feedback to trainees. We hypothesised that an ultra-short assessment tool with just one global entrustment scale (micro-CEX) would encourage faculty …
View article: Nurturing professional behaviours and ethical practice: From students to professionals
Nurturing professional behaviours and ethical practice: From students to professionals Open
Medical professionalism refers to the set of values, behaviours, and ethical principles that guide the conduct of medical professionals in their interactions with patients, peers and the broader healthcare system. From a training perspecti…
View article: Data from Each Participating Country
Data from Each Participating Country Open
Each file contains the summary data for all the questions in each country.
View article: Emerging stronger post pandemic: Medical and Health Professional Education
Emerging stronger post pandemic: Medical and Health Professional Education Open
COVID pandemic created worldwide disruptions to all services and had profound impact on training of health professionals, posing serious challenges to maintaining essential healthcare services.During the height of the pandemic, most of the…
View article: Development of student empathy during medical education: changes and the influence of context and training
Development of student empathy during medical education: changes and the influence of context and training Open
Purpose: Empathy levels have been observed to often decrease when medical undergraduates move to the clinical years, particularly in the Western countries. However, empathy either remains similar or increases in many Asian medical schools.…
View article: Changing methods of teaching and learning, and assessment in the new normal in undergraduate medicine
Changing methods of teaching and learning, and assessment in the new normal in undergraduate medicine Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we live and work, including the way we educate and train medical students. In the new normal, it is important for medical schools to adapt their methods of teaching and assessments to ens…
View article: Honouring the heritage and building the future of healthcare
Honouring the heritage and building the future of healthcare Open
Honouring the heritage and building the future of healthcareThe practice of medicine has been rooted strongly in traditions.Discipline-based academies, colleges, societies, and associations regularly practice "rituals" based on context-spe…
View article: Mobile learning in clinical settings: unveiling the paradox
Mobile learning in clinical settings: unveiling the paradox Open
Purpose: The use of mobile devices among medical students and residents to access online material in real-time has become more prevalent. Most literature focused on the technical/functional aspects of mobile use. This study, on the other h…
View article: Advancing the science of health professions education through a shared understanding of terminology: a content analysis of terms for “faculty”
Advancing the science of health professions education through a shared understanding of terminology: a content analysis of terms for “faculty” Open
Introduction Health professions educators risk misunderstandings where terms and concepts are not clearly defined, hampering the field’s progress. This risk is especially pronounced with ambiguity in describing roles. This study explores t…
View article: The perspectives of health professionals and patients on racism in healthcare: A qualitative systematic review
The perspectives of health professionals and patients on racism in healthcare: A qualitative systematic review Open
Objective To understand racial bias in clinical settings from the perspectives of minority patients and healthcare providers to inspire changes in the way healthcare providers interact with their patients. Methods Articles on racial bias w…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on health profession education in Singapore: Adoption of innovative strategies and contingencies across the educational continuum
Impact of COVID-19 on health profession education in Singapore: Adoption of innovative strategies and contingencies across the educational continuum Open
Introduction: The Coronavirus-19 pandemic has had profound effects on health professions education (HPE) posing serious challenges to the continued provision and implementation of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical educatio…