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View article: Predictive validity of admission tests and educational attainment on preclinical academic performance – a multisite study
Predictive validity of admission tests and educational attainment on preclinical academic performance – a multisite study Open
View article: Communication skills of medical students: Evaluation of a new communication curriculum at the University of Augsburg
Communication skills of medical students: Evaluation of a new communication curriculum at the University of Augsburg Open
Objectives: Teaching communication skills plays a pivotal role in medical curricula. The aim of this article is to describe and evaluate a new communication curriculum developed at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Augsburg (KomCuA), …
View article: Influence of medical didactic training on the self-efficacy and motivation of clinical teachers
Influence of medical didactic training on the self-efficacy and motivation of clinical teachers Open
Objectives Due to increasing workload and rising expectations for both undergraduate and speciality training in medicine, teaching in a clinical environment can be challenging. The “Train the Trainer” course, developed by CAL (Chirurgische…
View article: Physicians’ Social Skills – Conceptualization, Taxonomy, and Behavioral Assessment
Physicians’ Social Skills – Conceptualization, Taxonomy, and Behavioral Assessment Open
Social skills (e.g., assertiveness, empathy, ability to accept criticism) are essential for the medical profession and therefore also for the selection and development of medical students. However, the term "social skills" is understood di…
View article: The impact of preparatory activities on the largest clinical aptitude test for prospective medical students in Germany
The impact of preparatory activities on the largest clinical aptitude test for prospective medical students in Germany Open
Background Aptitude tests are widely used for selecting medical students. Although their validity has been well documented, aptitude tests are sometimes suspected to create unequal opportunity for candidate groups with lower socioeconomic …
View article: Implicit expression of uncertainty in medical students during different sequences of clinical reasoning in simulated patient handovers
Implicit expression of uncertainty in medical students during different sequences of clinical reasoning in simulated patient handovers Open
Background: Dealing with medical uncertainty is an essential competence of physicians. During handovers, communication of uncertainty is important for patient safety, but is often not explicitly expressed and can hamper medical decisions. …
View article: The WFME global standards for quality improvement of postgraduate medical education: Which standards are also applicable in Germany? Recommendations for physicians with a license for postgraduate training and training agents
The WFME global standards for quality improvement of postgraduate medical education: Which standards are also applicable in Germany? Recommendations for physicians with a license for postgraduate training and training agents Open
Background: In Germany, the (model) regulation for postgraduate medical education 2018, the professional codes of conduct of the regional medical councils and the health professions chamber laws of the federal states are the formal basis o…
View article: Considering vocational training as selection criterion for medical students: evidence for predictive validity
Considering vocational training as selection criterion for medical students: evidence for predictive validity Open
Prior work experience in a relevant medical profession is an important admission criterion currently used at many German medical schools in addition to cognitive criteria. In other countries, work experience is often considered in later ad…
View article: Frequency of medical students' language expressing implicit uncertainty in simulated handovers
Frequency of medical students' language expressing implicit uncertainty in simulated handovers Open
Medical students use a variety of implicit expressions of uncertainty in simulated handovers. These findings provide an opportunity for medical educators to design communication courses that raise students' awareness for content-dependent …
View article: It does not have to be either or! Assessing competence in medicine should be a continuum between an analytic and a holistic approach
It does not have to be either or! Assessing competence in medicine should be a continuum between an analytic and a holistic approach Open
View article: Assessing clinical reasoning in undergraduate medical students during history taking with an empirically derived scale for clinical reasoning indicators
Assessing clinical reasoning in undergraduate medical students during history taking with an empirically derived scale for clinical reasoning indicators Open
View article: Standardized examinees: development of a new tool to evaluate factors influencing OSCE scores and to train examiners
Standardized examinees: development of a new tool to evaluate factors influencing OSCE scores and to train examiners Open
Introduction: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is an established format for practical clinical assessments at most medical schools and discussion is underway in Germany to make it part of future state medical exams. Exa…
View article: Implicit expression of uncertainty – suggestion of an empirically derived framework
Implicit expression of uncertainty – suggestion of an empirically derived framework Open
View article: Validation of a competence-based assessment of medical students’ performance in the physician’s role
Validation of a competence-based assessment of medical students’ performance in the physician’s role Open
Background Assessing competence of advanced undergraduate medical students based on performance in the clinical context is the ultimate, yet challenging goal for medical educators to provide constructive alignment between undergraduate med…
View article: Entrustable Professional Activities in final year undergraduate medical training – advancement of the final year training logbook in Germany
Entrustable Professional Activities in final year undergraduate medical training – advancement of the final year training logbook in Germany Open
Objective: Training in the final year (FY) of undergraduate medical training currently does not adequately prepare students for the independent performance of medical professional activities after graduation. The concept of Entrustable Pro…
View article: Medical knowledge and teamwork predict the quality of case summary statements as an indicator of clinical reasoning in undergraduate medical students
Medical knowledge and teamwork predict the quality of case summary statements as an indicator of clinical reasoning in undergraduate medical students Open
Background: Clinical reasoning refers to a thinking process including medical problem solving and medical decision making skills. Several studies have shown that the clinical reasoning process can be influenced by a number of factors, e.g.…
View article: Implementing a logbook on entrustable professional activities in the final year of undergraduate medical education in Germany – a multicentric pilot study
Implementing a logbook on entrustable professional activities in the final year of undergraduate medical education in Germany – a multicentric pilot study Open
Objectives: The final year of undergraduate medical education (practical year) should foster the transition from undergraduate medical education to graduate medical education. Medical students in the practical year should be able to assume…
View article: Who is allowed to study medicine? – regulations and evidence
Who is allowed to study medicine? – regulations and evidence Open
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View article: Interprofessional assessment of medical students’ competences with an instrument suitable for physicians and nurses
Interprofessional assessment of medical students’ competences with an instrument suitable for physicians and nurses Open
View article: Assessing core competences of medical students with a test for flight school applicants
Assessing core competences of medical students with a test for flight school applicants Open
Advanced medical students' low results for awareness are alarming as awareness is essential and integrative for clinical reasoning and patient safety. Further studies should elucidate and discuss whether awareness needs to be included in m…
View article: Perceived strain of undergraduate medical students during a simulated first day of residency
Perceived strain of undergraduate medical students during a simulated first day of residency Open
View article: Pilot evaluation of an objective structured assessment of technical skills tool for chest tube insertion
Pilot evaluation of an objective structured assessment of technical skills tool for chest tube insertion Open
Background: Chest tube insertion is a standard intervention for management of various injuries of the thorax. Efficient clinical training of this and similar bed-side procedures is equally demanded and improvable. Here, we propose a nouvea…
View article: “Heidelberg Standard Examination” – Final year students' experiences with a handbook and instructional videos to improve medical competence in conducting physical examinations
“Heidelberg Standard Examination” – Final year students' experiences with a handbook and instructional videos to improve medical competence in conducting physical examinations Open
Background: The physical examination (PE) of patients is a core competence in almost all medical disciplines. The teaching materials “Heidelberger Standard Examination”, consisting of a handbook and accompanying videos, were developed with…
View article: Identifying low test-taking effort during low-stakes tests with the new Test-taking Effort Short Scale (TESS) – development and psychometrics
Identifying low test-taking effort during low-stakes tests with the new Test-taking Effort Short Scale (TESS) – development and psychometrics Open
View article: Medizinstudierendenauswahl in Deutschland
Medizinstudierendenauswahl in Deutschland Open
The German Constitutional Court is currently reviewing whether the actual study admission process in medicine is compatible with the constitutional right of freedom of profession, since applicants without an excellent GPA usually have to w…
View article: Additional file 2: of Identifying low test-taking effort during low-stakes tests with the new Test-taking Effort Short Scale (TESS) – development and psychometrics
Additional file 2: of Identifying low test-taking effort during low-stakes tests with the new Test-taking Effort Short Scale (TESS) – development and psychometrics Open
Raw data with all variables used in this study. (XLSX 150 kb)
View article: Postgraduate Medical Education – an increasingly important focus of study and innovation
Postgraduate Medical Education – an increasingly important focus of study and innovation Open
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View article: Competencies for first year residents – physicians’ views from medical schools with different undergraduate curricula
Competencies for first year residents – physicians’ views from medical schools with different undergraduate curricula Open
View article: Assessing Competences in Medical Students with a Newly Designed 360- Degree Examination of a Simulated First Day of Residency: A Feasibility Study
Assessing Competences in Medical Students with a Newly Designed 360- Degree Examination of a Simulated First Day of Residency: A Feasibility Study Open
Background: Many medical schools worldwide are in the process of curricular change towards competencebased undergraduate medical education to ease the transition to residency. Aspects of patient management, interprofessional interaction an…
View article: “Heidelberg standard examination” and “Heidelberg standard procedures” – Development of faculty-wide standards for physical examination techniques and clinical procedures in undergraduate medical education
“Heidelberg standard examination” and “Heidelberg standard procedures” – Development of faculty-wide standards for physical examination techniques and clinical procedures in undergraduate medical education Open
The competent physical examination of patients and the safe and professional implementation of clinical procedures constitute essential components of medical practice in nearly all areas of medicine. The central objective of the projects “…