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View article: Rethinking how we educate our future physicians: the Queen’s-Lakeridge Health Medical Degree Family Medicine program: an innovative approach to medical education
Rethinking how we educate our future physicians: the Queen’s-Lakeridge Health Medical Degree Family Medicine program: an innovative approach to medical education Open
Canadian healthcare, particularly family medicine, is experiencing a capacity crisis. To address this challenge, systems-level reform is required. Specific to medical education, there is an urgency for educational institutions to prepare t…
View article: Assessing the educational impact of a new HIV PrEP training module among primary care providers in Southeast Ontario: results from immediate and 3-months post-training evaluation surveys
Assessing the educational impact of a new HIV PrEP training module among primary care providers in Southeast Ontario: results from immediate and 3-months post-training evaluation surveys Open
Primary care providers (PCPs) in Canada frequently report limited knowledge and confidence in prescribing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). To address this gap, we developed and evaluated an online educational module designed to enhance…
View article: Genetic literacy among surgeons who manage patients with cancer: a national survey of knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers
Genetic literacy among surgeons who manage patients with cancer: a national survey of knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers Open
Practising surgeons in Canada participate in many genetics-related tasks, but they report low confidence and face barriers to genetic literacy. There is a need and desire for interventions targeting genetic literacy among surgeons in Canad…
View article: Six ways to get a grip on co-creating curriculum with patients
Six ways to get a grip on co-creating curriculum with patients Open
There is growing recognition of the value and importance of patient engagement in medical education. In this work, we reflect on both the literature on patient engagement and our experiences with a recent initiative focused on the co-creat…
View article: How has Aggregated Mobility Data-informed public health research?
How has Aggregated Mobility Data-informed public health research? Open
View article: Determinants of Familiarity and Experience with HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Primary Care Providers in Ontario, Canada
Determinants of Familiarity and Experience with HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Primary Care Providers in Ontario, Canada Open
Background: Despite increased access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Canada, familiarity and experience among primary care providers (PCPs)—including family doctors and those working with key populations—remains limited. To under…
View article: Referee report. For: Evaluation of the “Resident as teacher” curriculum: a needs assessment in medical education at a large academic institution [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Evaluation of the “Resident as teacher” curriculum: a needs assessment in medical education at a large academic institution [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Referee report. For: Evaluation of the “Resident as teacher” curriculum: a needs assessment in medical education at a large academic institution [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Evaluation of the “Resident as teacher” curriculum: a needs assessment in medical education at a large academic institution [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Patient Journey Mapping: How Attached and Unattached Community Members Access Primary Care
Patient Journey Mapping: How Attached and Unattached Community Members Access Primary Care Open
CONTEXT: This study aims to understand the current primary care access experience of both attached and unattached community members, using the established qualitative technique of journey mapping. OBJECTIVE: Journey mapping is a visual use…
View article: Six ways to get a grip on developing reflexivity statements
Six ways to get a grip on developing reflexivity statements Open
Qualitative researchers have underscored the value and importance of being reflexive in the research process, yet existing guidelines or checklists on how to practically address reflexivity are often scant and scattered across studies. In …
View article: Navigating the paradox: Exploring resident experiences of vulnerability
Navigating the paradox: Exploring resident experiences of vulnerability Open
Introduction Learning and growth in postgraduate medical education (PGME) often require vulnerability, defined as a state of openness to uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. However, vulnerability can threaten a resident's credibilit…
View article: Is Competency-Based Medical Education being implemented as intended? Early lessons learned from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Is Competency-Based Medical Education being implemented as intended? Early lessons learned from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Open
Background: As competency-based medical education (CBME) curricula are introduced in residency programs across Canada, systematic evaluation efforts are needed to ensure fidelity of implementation. This study evaluated early outcomes of CB…
View article: Knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers pertaining to genetic literacy among surgeons: a scoping review
Knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers pertaining to genetic literacy among surgeons: a scoping review Open
Surgeons frequently engage in genetics-related tasks despite a lack of formal genetics training, and often report low knowledge, comfort, and confidence in providing such services. We have identified several barriers to genetic literacy th…
View article: Developing a national undergraduate medical education pain management and substance use disorder curriculum to address the opioid crisis: a program evaluation pilot study
Developing a national undergraduate medical education pain management and substance use disorder curriculum to address the opioid crisis: a program evaluation pilot study Open
View article: Making assessment a team sport: a qualitative study of facilitated group feedback in internal medicine residency
Making assessment a team sport: a qualitative study of facilitated group feedback in internal medicine residency Open
Purpose: Competency-based medical education relies on feedback from workplace-based assessment (WBA) to direct learning. Unfortunately, WBAs often lack rich narrative feedback and show bias towards Medical Expert aspects of care. Building …
View article: Exploring residents’ perceptions of competency-based medical education across Canada: A national survey study
Exploring residents’ perceptions of competency-based medical education across Canada: A national survey study Open
Background: As Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is implemented across Canada, little is known about residents’ perceptions of this model. This study examined how Canadian residents understand CBME and their lived experiences with …
View article: "You were there but you didn’t have a role to play”: Exploring professional identity formation in clerkship medical students during the COVID19 global crisis
"You were there but you didn’t have a role to play”: Exploring professional identity formation in clerkship medical students during the COVID19 global crisis Open
View article: Development of a Canadian Medical Assistance in Dying Curriculum for Healthcare Providers
Development of a Canadian Medical Assistance in Dying Curriculum for Healthcare Providers Open
Objectives Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was legalized in Canada in 2016, necessitating greater education and training in MAiD for physicians and nurse practitioners. To meet this need, the Canadian MAiD Curriculum (CMC) was developed…
View article: Developing a National UGME Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Curriculum to Address the Opioid Crisis: A Program Evaluation Pilot Study
Developing a National UGME Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Curriculum to Address the Opioid Crisis: A Program Evaluation Pilot Study Open
Background Pain is one of the most common reasons for adults to seek health care, yet educational program focused on pain are often underrepresented in medical school curricula. In January 2021, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of …
View article: Exploring Patient Advisors’ Perceptions of Virtual Care Across Canada: Qualitative Phenomenological Study
Exploring Patient Advisors’ Perceptions of Virtual Care Across Canada: Qualitative Phenomenological Study Open
Background While virtual care services existed prior to the emergence of COVID-19, the pandemic catalyzed a rapid transition from in-person to virtual care service delivery across the Canadian health care system. Virtual care includes sync…
View article: The hidden curriculum across medical disciplines: an examination of scope, impact, and context
The hidden curriculum across medical disciplines: an examination of scope, impact, and context Open
Background: While research suggests that manifestations of the hidden curriculum (HC) phenomenon have the potential to reinforce or undermine the values of an institution, very few studies have comprehensively measured its scope, impact, a…
View article: Exploring virtual care clinical experience from non-physician healthcare providers (VCAPE)
Exploring virtual care clinical experience from non-physician healthcare providers (VCAPE) Open
COVID-19 has caused an urgent implementation of virtual care (VC). Most research has focused on patient and physician experience with virtual care. Non-physician healthcare providers have played an active role in transitioning to virtual c…
View article: Lessons learned and new strategies for success: Evaluating the Implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education in Queen’s Pediatrics
Lessons learned and new strategies for success: Evaluating the Implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education in Queen’s Pediatrics Open
Objectives In 2017, Queen’s University launched Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) across 29 programs simultaneously. Two years post-implementation, we asked key stakeholders (faculty, residents, and program leaders) within the Pedi…
View article: Creating change: Kotter’s Change Management Model in action
Creating change: Kotter’s Change Management Model in action Open
View article: Gaps and Recommendations for Canadian Continuing Professional Development Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Programs
Gaps and Recommendations for Canadian Continuing Professional Development Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Programs Open
CONTEXT: Opioid overdoses and surging death rates are a national public health crisis for Canada. All physicians have a key role to play in curbing the opioid epidemic and this begins with education. Formal medical education for pain manag…
View article: GeroCast: Using podcasting to deliver living cases in gerontology education
GeroCast: Using podcasting to deliver living cases in gerontology education Open
Objective: To describe the creation of an educational podcast with ‘living cases’ of older adults to support students’ learning on a gerontology course and report on students’ evaluation of the project. Setting: Gerontology course in a gra…
View article: Exploring Patient Advisors’ Perceptions of Virtual Care Across Canada: Qualitative Phenomenological Study (Preprint)
Exploring Patient Advisors’ Perceptions of Virtual Care Across Canada: Qualitative Phenomenological Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND While virtual care services existed prior to the emergence of COVID-19, the pandemic catalyzed a rapid transition from in-person to virtual care service delivery across the Canadian health care system. Virtual care includes syn…
View article: Barriers and facilitators to older adults’ engagement in healthy aging initiatives
Barriers and facilitators to older adults’ engagement in healthy aging initiatives Open
Objectives. To identify the facilitators and barriers to older adults’ participation in healthy aging or cardiovascular rehabilitation programs. Methods. We conducted a scoping review to identify healthy aging program evaluations which ide…
View article: Development of a national PGME pain and substance use curriculum: Using an environmental scan to identify existing gaps
Development of a national PGME pain and substance use curriculum: Using an environmental scan to identify existing gaps Open
CONTEXT: Opioid overdoses and surging death rates are a national public health crisis for Canada. Primary healthcare providers have a key role to play in curbing the opioid epidemic and this begins with education. In January 2021, the Asso…
View article: Applying constructive alignment and cognitive load in teaching
Applying constructive alignment and cognitive load in teaching Open
Fundamentals of Family Medicine is a foundational course offered during the first term of medical school at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont. It introduces family medicine at an early stage and provides a broad introduction to the field…