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Newest firstBackgroundChoosing a medical specialty is a critical career decision that affects both physicians future professional lives and the composition of the healthcare workforce. Specialty preferences are shaped by multiple personal, educational, and socioeconomic factors, yet evidence from senior medical students in southern Iran remains limited. This study aimed to assess willingness to pursue specialty training among…
Open article record in new tab ↗Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are rapidly reshaping healthcare education and simulation-based training in non-technical skills (NTS), yet no bibliometric analysis has mapped this landscape. We searched seven open-access databases (OpenAlex, PubMed, Europe PMC, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, CORE, DOAJ) for English-language publications from January 2020 to March 2026. From 100,277 initial records, a se…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology requires healthcare worker acceptance for successful implementation. Understanding attitudes and educational needs is crucial for developing effective training programs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 408 healthcare workers treating cardiac diseases in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We assessed AI acceptance, knowledge levels, and training preferen…
ImportanceFrequent exposure to patient death may challenge oncologists well-being and compromise care quality. Despite these risks, evidence on how patient death affects oncologists across different healthcare settings remains limited. ObjectiveTo explore how patient death affects oncologists, focusing on personal and professional impact, coping strategies, and perceived support and educational needs. DesignQualit…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Multiple studies exist identifying cannabidiol (CBD) as an effective part of an orthopaedic patient's pain regimen; however, there is a paucity of studies elucidating orthopaedic surgeons' perception of the use and prescription of CBD in the medical setting. This study surveys orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons about their previous education on and current perceptions and usage of CBD in their medic…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The bedside head impulse test (bHIT) is a clinical method of assessing the vestibulo-ocular reflex. It is a critical component of the bedside assessment of dizzy patients and helps differentiate acute stroke from vestibular neuritis. A previous study on senior Otolaryngology residents showed poor competence in performing and interpreting the bHIT and called for specific evaluations in the Competency By…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCancer is the second leading cause of mortality globally. 5-10% of cancer cases involve a genetic factor. Oncogenetics studies the role of genetic mutations in the development of cancer and plays a crucial role in understanding cancer pathogenesis and developing targeted therapies. Despite the critical nature of this field, the knowledge level among healthcare workers regarding oncogenetics, particularly…
Open article record in new tab ↗The problem and opportunityThere is a critical and growing need to train globally focused, culturally fluent clinicians and scientists who can collaboratively defeat current and future public health threats across international boundaries. In parallel, academic conferences bring together thousands of diverse international healthcare professionals every year, yet their potential to provide the crucial professional…
PurposeStructural obstacles in healthcare related to social, economic, and political factors contribute to inequities in patient care. Combined didactic and experiential learning may be more effective to teach medical students how to address implicit bias and microaggression in the clinical setting. MethodsRising third year medical students at New York Medical College participated in a student-led implicit bias an…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionAs information and communication technology continues to shape the healthcare landscape, future medical practitioners need to be equipped with skills and competencies that ensure safe, high-quality, and person-centred healthcare in a digitised healthcare system. This study investigated undergraduate medical students and medical educators opinions of teleconsultation practice in general and their opinio…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionThe rapid progress in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing has led to the emergence of increasingly sophisticated large language models (LLMs) enabling their use in various applications, including medicine and healthcare. ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the performance of two LLMs: ChatGPT (based on GPT-3.5) and GPT-4, on the Medical Final Examination (MFE).…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMedical device industry payments to healthcare organisations (HCOs) can create conflicts of interest which can undermine patient care. One way of addressing this concern is by enhancing transparency of industry financial support to HCOs. MedTech Europe, a medical device trade body, operate a system of disclosure of education payments to European HCOs. This study aimed to characterise payments reported in…
Background Mounting evidence suggests the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana (MM) in treating chronic ailments, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and anorexia. Despite incremental use of medical and recreational cannabinoids, current limited evidence shows generalized unpreparedness of medical providers to discuss or recommend these substances to their patients. Herein, the present study aims to examine inte…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and objectivesCovid-19 has led to global disruption of healthcare. Many students volunteered to provide clinical support. Volunteering to work in a clinical capacity was a unique medical education opportunity; however, it is unknown whether this was a positive learning experience or which volunteering roles were of most benefit to students. Methods and DesignThe COVIDReady2 study is a national cross-sec…
Background and ObjectivesThe involvement of medical students in strategies to control COVID-19 might be considered to cope with the shortage of healthcare workers. This study aims at assessing the level of knowledge about COVID-19, willingness to volunteer, potential areas of involvement and reasons for deterrence towards volunteering among medical students. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among under…
Open article record in new tab ↗Electronic learning resources are popular with today's students. However, how students choose their favorite e-learning resources is not well-understood. The popular SecondLook TM histology self-review tool was offered in three different interfaces to students participating in two histology courses (Cell and Developmental Biology [CDB] 450/550 and DENT 510). These interfaces included PowerPoint files, an online we…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveSince physicians behaviour determines up to 80% of total healthcare expenditures, training residents to deliver high-value, cost-conscious care is essential. Residents acknowledge the importance of high-value, cost-conscious care-delivery, yet perceive training to be insufficient. We designed an observational study to gain insight into how the workplace setting relates to residents high-value, cost-consci…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Research regarding the health and wellness of medical students has led to ongoing concerns regarding patterns of alcohol and drug use that take place during medical education. Such research, however, is typically limited to single-institution studies or has been conducted over 25 years ago. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the investigation was to assess the prevalence and consequences of medical student al…
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