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View article: Enhancing Self-directed Learning: An Assessment Tool for Clinical Observation of Dental Residents
Enhancing Self-directed Learning: An Assessment Tool for Clinical Observation of Dental Residents Open
Introduction In this project, we developed a clinical assessment tool (CAT) for use in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) 2-year Program. The tool was designed in a practical and accessible way to help provide formative asse…
View article: Advancing Educational Innovation: Leveraging the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Advancing Educational Innovation: Leveraging the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Open
The Master of Education in Health Professions Education (MEd-HPE) program at the Uniformed Services University was established in 2021 to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning across the Military Health System. This 3-year, part…
View article: Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A Course Redesign for Tri-Service Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A Course Redesign for Tri-Service Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Open
Introduction As healthcare providers address the growing child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) crisis, the need for population-specific curriculum has increased. This need is especially pressing in military contexts, where service memb…
View article: Pursuing Osteopathic Recognition: A National Survey on US Program Director Perspectives
Pursuing Osteopathic Recognition: A National Survey on US Program Director Perspectives Open
Background Osteopathic Recognition (OR) by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education single accreditation system expanded almost 7-fold from 36 programs in 2015 to 259 in 2021 but has plateaued since then. Objective To asses…
View article: From Mistreatment to Burnout: The Mediating Role of Emotional Regulation in Graduate Medical Trainees
From Mistreatment to Burnout: The Mediating Role of Emotional Regulation in Graduate Medical Trainees Open
These findings underscore the detrimental impact of mistreatment on medical trainee well-being and the critical role of emotional regulation and social support in mitigating burnout. Institutional interventions should focus on strengthenin…
View article: Health Provider Burnout and Retention in Military Health Service
Health Provider Burnout and Retention in Military Health Service Open
Purpose The Military Health System has over 700 facilities across the world serving 9.6 million beneficiaries. Burnout negatively impacts the wellbeing of military physicians, potentially influencing both their practice of healthcare and r…
View article: Perceived stress among graduate students in health sciences at a military university: a mixed-method approach
Perceived stress among graduate students in health sciences at a military university: a mixed-method approach Open
Background There is a gap in the literature about the experiences of active-duty military students pursuing a graduate degree in health sciences at a university that emphasizes a military context. This exploratory study investigates how gr…
View article: Socioecological drivers of burnout – a mixed methods study of military health providers
Socioecological drivers of burnout – a mixed methods study of military health providers Open
Introduction Health provider burnout is highly prevalent (28–51%) in the US and may contribute to a projected national health provider shortage by 2030. The Socioecological Model (SEM) is a proven conceptual framework used to identify infl…
View article: Physicians have feelings: illuminating the relationship between emotional valence, clinical reasoning and context specificity
Physicians have feelings: illuminating the relationship between emotional valence, clinical reasoning and context specificity Open
The complex interaction between clinical reasoning themes, emotional valence, and changes with contextual factors have important implications for clinical practice, education, and future research on CR.
View article: How Advanced Practice Clinicians Support Education for and Contribute to Education of Graduate Medical Education Trainees: A Critical Literature Review
How Advanced Practice Clinicians Support Education for and Contribute to Education of Graduate Medical Education Trainees: A Critical Literature Review Open
Purpose With the introduction of physician assistants and nurse practitioners (i.e., advanced practice clinicians [APCs]), the landscape of graduate medical education (GME) has fundamentally changed. Whereas APCs’ role in GME settings has …
View article: Formalizing the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in health professions education (HPE): A descriptive case study of a master of education degree program in HPE
Formalizing the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in health professions education (HPE): A descriptive case study of a master of education degree program in HPE Open
This chapter describes a blended graduate degree program, built on the principles of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), that can serve as a roadmap for how health professions education can formalize, and advance, SoTL‐based w…
View article: Navigating Discordance: Assessing Varied Applications of the American Academy of Periodontology In-Service Examination in Postdoctoral Programs
Navigating Discordance: Assessing Varied Applications of the American Academy of Periodontology In-Service Examination in Postdoctoral Programs Open
Introduction The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) In-Service Examination (ISE) is offered annually to residents in postdoctoral periodontal programs across the United States and Canada. The language in AAP published guidance suppor…
View article: Exploring Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed for Army Pharmacist Readiness Using the Nominal Group Technique
Exploring Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed for Army Pharmacist Readiness Using the Nominal Group Technique Open
Introduction The purpose of this study was to conduct a general educational needs assessment to identify deficiencies in current Army pharmacy education while projecting future educational requirements based on changes in pharmacy practice…
View article: Qualitative investigation of military surgical resuscitation teams: what are the drivers of success of a rapid response team?
Qualitative investigation of military surgical resuscitation teams: what are the drivers of success of a rapid response team? Open
Objectives This qualitative study explores the characteristics of a specialised military medical rapid response team (MRRT), the surgical resuscitation team (SRT). Despite mixed evidence of efficacy, civilian MRRTs are widely employed, wit…
View article: Perceived Stress among Graduate Students in Health Sciences at a Military University: A Mixed-Method Approach
Perceived Stress among Graduate Students in Health Sciences at a Military University: A Mixed-Method Approach Open
Background: There is a gap in the literature about the experiences of active-duty military students pursuing a graduate degree in health sciences at a university that emphasizes a military context. This exploratory study investigates how g…
View article: Parity representation in leadership positions in academic medicine: a decade of persistent under-representation of women and Asian faculty
Parity representation in leadership positions in academic medicine: a decade of persistent under-representation of women and Asian faculty Open
Purpose In academic medicine, faculty from minority groups face discrepancy in career progression and few minorities rise to leadership positions in medical schools. The purpose of this exploratory study is to go beyond aggregate numbers a…
View article: Provider Perspectives on Sleep as a Determinant of Health and Housing Outcomes among Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: An Exploratory, Social-Ecological Study
Provider Perspectives on Sleep as a Determinant of Health and Housing Outcomes among Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: An Exploratory, Social-Ecological Study Open
Sleep problems are common among United States (U.S.) veterans and are associated with poor health, mental health, and functioning. Yet, little is known about insufficient sleep and factors contributing to sleep disparities among veterans e…
View article: Supporting the Transition to Distance Education During the Pandemic and Beyond
Supporting the Transition to Distance Education During the Pandemic and Beyond Open
Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected almost every country around the world, and various forms of lockdown or quarantine measures were implemented. The lockdowns forced medical educators to step beyond trad…
View article: Well-being at a Military Medical School and Implications for Military Retention
Well-being at a Military Medical School and Implications for Military Retention Open
Introduction Physical and psychological well-being play a critical role in the academic and professional development of medical students and can alter the trajectory of a student’s quality of personal and professional life. Military medica…
View article: Military Medical Students’ Coping With Stress to Maintain Well-being
Military Medical Students’ Coping With Stress to Maintain Well-being Open
Introduction Previous studies have shown that medical students experience a great level of burnout and poor well-being during their clinical training periods. In this study, we sought to understand how military medical students cope with s…
View article: Breaking Down Grit: Persistency and Flexibility in the Career Plans of Military Medical Students
Breaking Down Grit: Persistency and Flexibility in the Career Plans of Military Medical Students Open
Introduction The field of medicine is experiencing a crisis as high levels of physician and trainee burnout threaten the pipeline of future physicians. Grit, or passion and perseverance for long-term goals, has been studied in high-perform…
View article: Semantic competency as a marker of clinical reasoning performance
Semantic competency as a marker of clinical reasoning performance Open
Background: This study sought to explore the relationship between semantic competence (or dyscompetence) displayed during “think-alouds” performed by resident and attending physicians and clinical reasoning performance. Methods: Internal m…
View article: Examining the patterns of uncertainty across clinical reasoning tasks: effects of contextual factors on the clinical reasoning process
Examining the patterns of uncertainty across clinical reasoning tasks: effects of contextual factors on the clinical reasoning process Open
Objectives Uncertainty is common in clinical reasoning given the dynamic processes required to come to a diagnosis. Though some uncertainty is expected during clinical encounters, it can have detrimental effects on clinical reasoning. Like…