scholarly journals Undergraduate learning in psychiatry: can we prepare our future medical graduates better?

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
Vincent Russell ◽  
Linda O’Rourke ◽  
Kieran C. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
The World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Undergraduate Experience ◽  
Psychological Medicine ◽  
Diverse Student Population

Irish medical schools attract an increasingly diverse student population and produce graduates who will practise in many parts of the world. There are particular implications in this for the planning and delivery of the undergraduate psychiatry curriculum. In all countries, mental health services struggle for equitable resourcing, and mental health care within general medical services remains relatively neglected. The traditional undergraduate psychiatry offering has been justifiably criticised for being excessively oriented towards secondary care when the vast majority of medical graduates will pursue careers in primary care or in specialties other than psychiatry. Recently published articles in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine address the current challenges and opportunities in providing an undergraduate experience that better prepares students for the mental health aspects of medical practice in a global context. We summarise and discuss these contributions and the recent Royal College of Psychiatrists publication Choose Psychiatry: Guidance for Medical Schools.

scholarly journals The DSM 5 and the Istanbul Protocol: Diagnosis of psychological sequels of torture

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wenzel ◽  
Andreas Frewer ◽  
Siroos Mirzaei
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Association ◽  
World Medical Association ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
The World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Istanbul Protocol ◽  
Degrading Treatment ◽  
Effective Assessment

The Manual on Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, commonly known as the Istanbul Protocol, is an interdisciplinary standard supported by, among others, the United Nations and the World Medical Association. It aims at aiding the fight against torture by giving clear guidelines to ensure better and more effective assessment of physical and psychological sequels. Mental health is a key aspect of diagnostical assessment and documentation due to the severe and frequently long-lasting impact of torture that often lasts longer than physical sequels. The inclusion of psychological aspects and a psychiatric diagnosis is to be treated as an important obligatory. Care must be taken to avoid common pitfalls. The new and substantial revisions in the frequently used but also criticised Diagnostical and Statistical Manual (DSM) reflect challenges and opportunities in a comprehensive approach to the documentation of torture.

scholarly journals Virtual Reality and Its Applications in Education: Survey

Information ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Kamińska ◽  
Tomasz Sapiński ◽  
Sławomir Wiak ◽  
Toomas Tikk ◽  
Rain Haamer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Abstract Thinking ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Diverse Student Population ◽  
Education Process

In the education process, students face problems with understanding due to the complexity, necessity of abstract thinking and concepts. More and more educational centres around the world have started to introduce powerful new technology-based tools that help meet the needs of the diverse student population. Over the last several years, virtual reality (VR) has moved from being the purview of gaming to professional development. It plays an important role in teaching process, providing an interesting and engaging way of acquiring information. What follows is an overview of the big trend, opportunities and concerns associated with VR in education. We present new opportunities in VR and put together the most interesting, recent virtual reality applications used in education in relation to several education areas such as general, engineering and health-related education. Additionally, this survey contributes by presenting methods for creating scenarios and different approaches for testing and validation. Lastly, we conclude and discuss future directions of VR and its potential to improve the learning experience.

scholarly journals An update on mental health services in Iraq

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 461-462
Author(s):  
Riadh T. Abed
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Health System ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Iraqi Kurdistan ◽  
British System ◽  
Set Up

In the 1970s, Iraq made strides towards building a comprehensive, well-equipped health system free at the point of delivery. Medical education in Iraq was originally modelled on the British system and started with Baghdad Medical School in 1927. Two more medical schools were founded in Mosul and Basrah, providing Iraq with good numbers of high-calibre medical graduates. After 1968, several other medical schools were set up in various parts of Iraq, including three in Iraqi Kurdistan.

scholarly journals An update on mental health services in Iraq

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 461-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riadh T. Abed
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Health System ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Iraqi Kurdistan ◽  
British System ◽  
Set Up

In the 1970s, Iraq made strides towards building a comprehensive, well-equipped health system free at the point of delivery. Medical education in Iraq was originally modelled on the British system and started with Baghdad Medical School in 1927. Two more medical schools were founded in Mosul and Basrah, providing Iraq with good numbers of high-calibre medical graduates. After 1968, several other medical schools were set up in various parts of Iraq, including three in Iraqi Kurdistan.

scholarly journals Generalities About Caring Mental Illness and Impact on Family Caregivers in Chinese Community: A Ten Years Narrative Review Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
Nkundimana Balthazar ◽  
Xu Xiaoming ◽  
Prof. Kuang Li ◽  
Fei Gao ◽  
Jiglan He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Psychiatric Illness ◽  
Chinese Community ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Multiple Challenges ◽  
Mental Health In China

Background: Worldwide, the burden of mental health is increasing day by day. The WHO alerts countries that diseases caused by mental health will occupy the second rank on the rest of non-communicable diseases. The increase of mental diseases is always associated with the increase of multiple challenges in primary caregivers who are mostly family members of the patient. China is one of nations with high prevalence of mental health disorders. Like many other countries caregiving mental health in china would have challenges and opportunities. This study aimed to narratively combine studies on family caregivers of psychiatric illness in China thereby making an objective conclusion Methods: A matrix method was narratively used in this study. Studies conducted in Chinese community which includes studies in main land China, Hong Kong and Taiwan conducted in the period between 2008-2019 were considered. 47 studies were considered for analysis and five main themes were found for consideration. Results: The findings in this study are summarized in the following themes 1. High burden and burnout of care and influencing factors, 2. The high stigma of caregivers 3. The low quality of life of caregivers 4. the social support. 5. Care and intervention for caregivers of psychiatric disorders. Conclusion: caregivers of psychiatric illness in Chinese community face challenges that are in some cases different to the rest of the world however there are many similarities with the rest of the world that are found. To overcome these challenges, all parties are called to play its assigned role in the eradication of these challenges. There is a need of strengthening the available opportunities and the common understanding of the problem is required in Chinese community.

Culture and Communication Online

2018 ◽  
pp. 116-135
Author(s):  
Kelly McKenna ◽  
Jill Zarestky ◽  
Melissa Anzlovar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learners ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Internationalization Of Education ◽  
Diverse Student Population ◽  
And Linguistics ◽  
Culture And Communication

This chapter discusses the challenges and opportunities encountered by international and non-native language learners participating in distance education. With the growth of online learning and the internationalization of education, it is necessary to provide literature regarding best practices for educating a diverse student population. Culture and communication play a significant role in how students engage in their learning. This diversity is less evident in the online classroom resulting in potential misinterpretations rather than the valuing of distinctive cultures, experiences, and uniqueness of every individual learner. An exploration of diversity, identity, community, engagement, and linguistics are discussed in relation to international and non-native language speaking online learners.

Culture and Communication Online

2021 ◽  
pp. 1001-1016
Author(s):  
Kelly McKenna ◽  
Jill Zarestky ◽  
Melissa Anzlovar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learners ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Internationalization Of Education ◽  
Diverse Student Population ◽  
And Linguistics ◽  
Culture And Communication

This chapter discusses the challenges and opportunities encountered by international and non-native language learners participating in distance education. With the growth of online learning and the internationalization of education, it is necessary to provide literature regarding best practices for educating a diverse student population. Culture and communication play a significant role in how students engage in their learning. This diversity is less evident in the online classroom resulting in potential misinterpretations rather than the valuing of distinctive cultures, experiences, and uniqueness of every individual learner. An exploration of diversity, identity, community, engagement, and linguistics are discussed in relation to international and non-native language speaking online learners.

scholarly journals The state of psychogeriatrics in different regions of the world: challenges and opportunities

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1563-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huali Wang ◽  
Lia Fernandes ◽  
Susan Oster ◽  
Masatoshi Takeda ◽  
Henry Brodaty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Geriatric Mental Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Global Population

Global population aging is pervasive, profound, and enduring, with the projected proportion of older persons reaching nearly 21% in 2050 (UNFPA and Help Age International, 2012). Accordingly, there is an increasing need for geriatric mental health services with the rapid growth of the aging population worldwide (Bragg et al., 2012).

Psychological Medicine

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1951 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 740-740
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Psychology ◽  
Director General ◽  
The World ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Psychological Medicine ◽  
Health Organization

Written by 28 outstanding British psychiatrists and one American psychiatrist, this book consists of a collection of articles covering the field of psychiatry. It begins with a chapter on health which shows the author's eclecticism not only in matters of medical psychology but also of world health. The writer of that chapter is Director-General of the World Health Organization and his essay represents the close relationship between behavior and mental health to the problems of physical health.

scholarly journals Advancing the Quality of Medical Education Worldwide: ECFMG's 2023 Medical School Accreditation Requirement

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine D. Shiffer ◽  
John R. Boulet ◽  
Lisa L. Cover ◽  
William W. Pinsky
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Foreign Medical Graduates ◽  
The World ◽  
Future Requirement ◽  
School Accreditation

ABSTRACT Certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) is required for international medical graduates (IMGs) to enter U.S. graduate medical education (GME). As a gatekeeper to the U.S. health care system, ECFMG has a duty to verify that these individuals have met minimum standards for undergraduate medical education. Historically, ECFMG has focused on evaluating individual graduates, not medical schools. However, in response to the rapid growth of medical schools around the world and increasing physician migration, ECFMG decided in 2010 to institute medical school accreditation as a future requirement for ECFMG certification. More specifically, beginning in 2023, individuals applying for ECFMG certification will be required to be a student or graduate of a medical school that is accredited by an agency recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). By requiring accreditation by an agency that has met WFME's standards, ECFMG seeks to improve the quality, consistency and transparency of undergraduate medical education worldwide. The 2023 Medical School Accreditation Requirement is intended to stimulate global accreditation efforts, increase the information publicly available about medical schools, and provide greater assurance to medical students, regulatory authorities, and the public that these future physicians will be appropriately educated.

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