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View article: Effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing hospitalization and mortality among the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing hospitalization and mortality among the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This meta-analysis assesses pneumococcal vaccine effectiveness in reducing hospitalization and mortality among the elderly. The studies retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane through March 2025. Of 3,002 identified studies, 35…
View article: Health Education in Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review to Guide Public Health Preparedness and Practice
Health Education in Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review to Guide Public Health Preparedness and Practice Open
Objectives: In view of a lack of evidence on the subject, we aimed to perform a scoping review to understand the impact of health education among people attending mass gatherings. Methods: We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Syst…
View article: Consensus development and validation of entrustable professional activities for nephrology fellowship training in Saudi
Consensus development and validation of entrustable professional activities for nephrology fellowship training in Saudi Open
This study successfully developed and validated EPAs for the nephrology fellowship program in Saudi Arabia. Implementing these EPAs is expected to enhance training, assessment, and clinical competence for nephrology fellows. Future studies…
View article: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in postgraduate periodontics programs in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study
Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in postgraduate periodontics programs in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study Open
Purpose The purpose of this study was to obtain a validated consensus among expert periodontists in Saudi Arabia regarding end‐of‐periodontics‐residency‐training entrustable professional activities (EPAs) using a modified Delphi method. Me…
View article: Developing and Validating Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Rheumatology Fellowship Training Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Delphi Study
Developing and Validating Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Rheumatology Fellowship Training Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Delphi Study Open
We have developed and validated a core set of EPAs for rheumatology fellowship training programs in Saudi Arabia. Mapping and identifying milestones for these EPAs are essential steps to follow to enhance workplace curriculum development.
View article: Saudi Medical Education Directives (MEDs) Framework Saudi MEDs Framework
Saudi Medical Education Directives (MEDs) Framework Saudi MEDs Framework Open
View article: Developing and Mapping Entrustable Professional Activities with Saudi Meds Competency Framework: A Consensus Study
Developing and Mapping Entrustable Professional Activities with Saudi Meds Competency Framework: A Consensus Study Open
This study results in a national consensus on generic, comprehensive and region-specific EPAs that have been mapped with Saudi Meds competency framework. Our study is the first step in the direction of facilitating EPA-based curricular ref…
View article: The Wicked Role of the Medical Education Department
The Wicked Role of the Medical Education Department Open
Purpose: This paper aims to describe the role of the Medical Education unit/department (MED) from a world-wide perspective, how it qualifies as a wicked issue, and provide tips on how to tame it. Methods: The authors reviewed the regional …
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of burnout among medical students during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic online teaching: Cross-section
Prevalence and risk factors of burnout among medical students during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic online teaching: Cross-section Open
Background: Burnout is considered a work-related stress syndrome.We investigate the burnout prevalence and the risk factors associated with burnout during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic online teaching at Umm Al-Qura Univ…
View article: Medical Education at the Time of COVID-19
Medical Education at the Time of COVID-19 Open
Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted medical education worldwide. This study investigates how Saudi medical colleges face the pandemic and proceed with teaching and assessment plans. The study also hig…
View article: Perspectives of the Key Stakeholders of the Alignment and Integration of the SaudiMEDs Framework into the Saudi Medical Licensure Examination: A Qualitative Study
Perspectives of the Key Stakeholders of the Alignment and Integration of the SaudiMEDs Framework into the Saudi Medical Licensure Examination: A Qualitative Study Open
The participants were knowledgeable about the SaudiMEDs and perceived the SMLE blueprint and contents to be partially aligned with the themes and domains of the SaudiMEDs competency framework. The responses suggested that additional effort…
View article: Future Directions of Rheumatology Training According to Saudi Vision 2030: Recommendations From a Saudi Experts Meeting
Future Directions of Rheumatology Training According to Saudi Vision 2030: Recommendations From a Saudi Experts Meeting Open
To address rheumatology challenges in SA, rheumatology consultants and fellows assembled to form 10 recommendations. The recommendations tackled the challenges of rheumatology fellowship programs and the efforts to implement a competent po…
View article: A Proposed Framework to Develop, Describe and Evaluate Peer-Assisted Learning Programs
A Proposed Framework to Develop, Describe and Evaluate Peer-Assisted Learning Programs Open
Development of a clear well-defined framework for description, implementation and evaluation of a PAL educational program can provide a foundation to unify the terms organizations use to communicate the parameters of PAL programs and overc…
View article: Time to Develop Entrustable Professional Activities for the Saudi-Med Competency Framework
Time to Develop Entrustable Professional Activities for the Saudi-Med Competency Framework Open
View article: Musculoskeletal Teaching and Training in Saudi Internal Medicine Residency Programmes
Musculoskeletal Teaching and Training in Saudi Internal Medicine Residency Programmes Open
Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are among the most common complains presented at the clinical practice, accounting about 15% - 30% of all primary care encounters. However, clinical doctors continue to document a low level of c…
View article: Physician's Satisfaction from Laboratory Services in Maternity and Children Hospital in Makkah
Physician's Satisfaction from Laboratory Services in Maternity and Children Hospital in Makkah Open
Background: Physicians are primary customers of laboratory services and their perception of the provided services is considered an important measure of quality assurance. This study investigates the physicians’ satisfaction of laboratories…