What we talk about when we talk with medical students

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Joyner ◽  
Nisha Charkoudian ◽  
Timothy B. Curry ◽  
John H. Eisenach ◽  
Erica A. Wehrwein
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Cardiovascular Physiology ◽  
Pressure Regulation ◽  
Question Generation ◽  
Integrative Physiology ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Over Time

In this article, we review how we interact with medical students in our efforts to teach blood pressure regulation and systemic cardiovascular control along with related elements of respiratory and exercise physiology. Rather than provide a detailed lecture with key facts, we attempted to outline our approach to teaching integrative cardiovascular physiology to medical students, which includes five major themes. First, focus on questions versus answers and facts. We believe that this offers both the learner and teacher a number of advantages. Second, avoid teaching dogma in the name of clarity (i.e., heavy focus on teaching “facts” that have not yet been fully investigated). This is especially important because of the way knowledge evolves over time. Third, include laboratory-based experiences in human integrative physiology. Fourth, provide students with intellectual frameworks versus a list of “facts” to serve as a platform for question generation. Finally, focus on the role of integration and regulatory redundancy in physiology and the idea that physiology is a narrative that can help. In this article, we discuss the philosophy behind the themes outlined above and argue that questions, and not answers, are where the action is for both research and education.

The role of intra- and interpersonal relations in the process of diagnosis and treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
Maia Stanisławska-Kubiak ◽  
Katarzyna Warchoł-Biedermann ◽  
Maria Skommer ◽  
Ewa Mojs ◽  
Rafał W. Wójciak
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Biopsychosocial Approach ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Doctor Communication

There is an increasing tendency to adopt biopsychosocial approach to teaching how to care for patients. Participation in Balint’s groups is used to train students in communication and building relations with patients. Aim: To identify positive and negative aspects of participation in Balint’s groups, which are a part of compulsory training for students.Methods: 70 medical students, who took part in the study, filled in a questionnaire specifically developed for students participating in Balint’s group. The questionnaire consisted of three open questions. The answers were collected and then analyzed by way of qualitative analysis of text and factorial analysis Results: The results suggest that Balint’s method can be difficult for medical students because they have not practiced  building therapeutic relations with patients. Nevertheless, most students benefit from training in terms of personal development, awareness of mechanisms influencing patients – doctor communication and satisfaction with participation in classes.    Conclusion:  Balint’s Workshops is a useful method of teaching which influences medical student’s self – reflection because they become aware of the necessity of personality development.

scholarly journals Perceived effectiveness of learning methods among preclinical medical students - role of personality and changes over time

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoukat Ali Arain ◽  
Daeya Ahmad Alhadid ◽  
Shahzad Rasheed ◽  
Maram Mansour Alrefaai ◽  
Tarek M. Ahyaf Alsibai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Preclinical Medical Students ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Over Time

Background and Objectives: Active learning methods are vital in inculcating skills of critical thinking, lifelong learning and effective communication. Personality may influence learning method preferences and academic performance. The aim of this cross sectional study was to examine the relationship between students’ personality and their predilection for learning methods and academic performance. Methods: Perceived effectiveness of learning methods was assessed over time. Second- and third-year medical students (n=112) completed a questionnaire consisting of Big Five Inventory to measure the personality dimensions, and evaluated lecture, problem-based learning (PBL) and team-based learning (TBL) for their helpfulness in learning. Grade point average (GPA), PBL and TBL grades were obtained. Correlation coefficients were calculated between personality traits and learning method effectiveness scores, and grades. Learning methods effectiveness was compared between second- and third-year students. Results: Positive correlations were identified between conscientiousness and lecture (r = 0.30), agreeableness and lecture (r = 0.20), and agreeableness and TBL (r = 0.23). Likewise, positive correlations were seen between extraversion and PBL grade (r=0.20), and conscientiousness and GPA (r = 0.23). In third year, significant decline in perceived effectiveness of lecture was seen (81% vs 57%; p = 0.006), while increased perceived effectiveness for PBL (38% vs. 50%) was not statistically significant (p = 0.22). Conclusions: The findings provide an evidence for modest correlations between personality and perceived effectiveness of learning methods. Remarkably, perceived effectiveness decreased for the lecture and increased for the PBL over time. The findings may help educators in better implementing active learning modalities. Besides, an earlier introduction may help students becoming acquainted with and getting the most out of PBL. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.7.4355 How to cite this:Arain SA, Alhadid DA, Rasheed S, Alrefaai MM, Alsibai TMA, Meo SA. Perceived effectiveness of learning methods among preclinical medical students - role of personality and changes over time. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(7):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.7.4355 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals КОМУНІКАТИВНИЙ МЕТОД У ПРОФЕСІЙНО-ОРІЄНТОВАНОМУ ПІДХОДІ ДО НАВЧАННЯ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ МОВИ ІНОЗЕМНИХ СТУДЕНТІВ МЕДИЧНИХ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТЕЙ

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
TETIANA LIAKH
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Scientific Thought ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Oriented Approach ◽  
The Way

The way the communicative method functions in a professionally oriented approach to teaching Ukrainian foreign students of medical specialties has been little studied, and that determines the relevance of this topic. It has been found that there is a controversy in scientific thought concerning the role of both communicative and grammar components of teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language. Moreover, modern textbooks do not provide sufficient exercises to develop professional communication. The purpose of this study is to investigate the application of the communicative method in a professionally oriented approach to teaching Ukrainian (as a foreign language), and to develop appropriate exercises and tasks. The conclusion is that in the process of learning to communicate in a foreign language, it is important for students to present and master grammatical material. Samples of tasks and exercises aimed at developing the communicative and grammar competence of foreign medical students in professional communication are presented.

scholarly journals A New Reality: Experiences from Canadian Clerkship Medical Students during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-69
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Leong ◽  
Gurkaran S. Sarohia
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Student Responsibility ◽  
Over Time

Medical students across the globe are being impacted by COVID-19. We are Canadian third year medical students who offer our experience as to how COVID-19 has impacted our medical training. We offer insight as to what medical students are doing despite being away from clinical duties. Questions regarding medical student responsibility during COVID-19 are raised. Our lived experience during this time will be beneficial to learn how the role of medical students during a pandemic evolve over time.

The Role of Universities in Research and Education: UK and Sweden

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Griffiths ◽  
◽  
Curt Johansson ◽  
Clemens Weikert ◽  
Sten-Olof Brenner Brenner
Keyword(s):  
Research And Education

Exercise in intensive care units, safety and hemodynamic monitoring

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Giulliano Gardenghi
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Hemodynamic Monitoring ◽  
Artificial Respiration ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Ventilatory Support ◽  
Early Mobilization ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Search Terms

Introduction: Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have several deleterious effects of immobilization, including weakness acquired in the ICU. Exercise appears as an alternative for early mobilization in these patients. Objective: This work aims to highlight the hemodynamic repercussions and the applicability of exercise in the ICU. Methods: An integrative literature review was carried out, with articles published between 2010 and 2018, in the Lilacs, PubMed and Scielo databases, using the following search terms: exercise, cycle ergometer, intensive care units, early mobilization, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration. Results: 13 articles were included, addressing hemodynamic monitoring and the role of exercise as early mobilization, with or without ventilatory support. The exercise sessions were feasible and safe within the ICU environment. Conclusion: Physical exercise can be performed safely in an ICU environment, if respecting a series of criteria such as those presented here. It is important that the assistant professional seeks to prescribe interventions based on Exercise Physiology that can positively intervene in the functional prognosis in critically ill patients.Keywords: exercise, intensive care units, patient safety.

The Role of Exercise Physiology in Dance

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Parshwa Mehta ◽  
Soon-Mi Choi
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Physiology

Anti-Hypertensive Potential and Epigenetics of Angiotensin II type 2 Receptor (AT2R)

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Angiotensin Ii ◽  
Renin Angiotensin System ◽  
Blood Pressure Regulation ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Pressure Regulation ◽  
Tissue Remodelling ◽  
Critical Pathway

Background:: Renin angiotensin system (RAS) is a critical pathway involved in blood pressure regulation. Octapeptide, angiotensin II (Ang aII), is biologically active compound of RAS pathway which mediates its action by binding to either angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) or angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R). Binding of Ang II to AT1R facilitates blood pressure regulation whereas AT2R is primarily involved in wound healing and tissue remodelling. Objective:: Recent studies have highlighted additional role of AT2R to counter balance detrimental effects of AT1R. Activation of angiotensin II type 2 receptor using AT2R agonist has shown effect on natriuresis and release of nitric oxide. Additionally, AT2R activation has been found to inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and enhance angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) activity. These findings highlight the potential of AT2R as novel therapeutic target against hypertension. Conclusion:: The potential role of AT2R highlights the importance of exploring additional mechanisms that might be crucial for AT2R expression. Epigenetic mechanisms including DNA methylation and histone modification have been explored vastly with relation to cancer but role of such mechanisms on expression of AT2R has recently gained interest.

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