Medical education

As part of our medical education, gaining knowledge is an essential component to succeed as medical doctors in the future. Knowledge; however, is not limited to the information that we gain inside the classroom rather it goes hand in hand with all the experiences that accompany our medical career. From the overwhelming anatomy labs to the never ending pharmacology, we should not forget that our ultimate aim is to provide healthcare and attempt to heal our patients. For this reason, it is essential that we first understand what the patient goes through from the moment he/she enters the doors of the hospital till the moment he/she leaves. Last week, I was offered this chance and it was truly an amazing experience. On Tuesday morning, I headed…

The Program in Liberal Medical Education 1. While most high school seniors are irresolute about what they will choose as a career, I have a strong desire to decide on a career in medicine. I have had this urging since I was a young child, and my interest in medicine has only expanded as I have grown older. My passion for not only medical science, but also helping others, has prompted me to pursue a medical degree; and being a student in The Program in Liberal Medical Education at Brown…

Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is a doctor who is specially trained in the medical and surgical health care of eyes . They focus on the overall health of the visual system . They are trained in delivery comprehensions care , including vision examination , prescription for glasses and contact lens . Also therapy treatment for eyes ailments and disease. Besides graduating from an accredited four year undergraduate program .Individuals interested ,must apply for admission into one…

After graduating high school my plan is to go to a four year college. I hope to attend either Wake Forest University. While at college I want to study pre-medical education because after pre-medical school I wish to attend medical school. I want to study this because every since I was a little kid I have always wanted to do something in the medical field, recently I have narrowed it down to either a doctor or a surgeon. I have always wanted an occupation in the medical field because I absolutely…

Figure 1. 3 Convergence of Interest Model [Modified from Saxton et. al.] (Saxton, 2009). According to the educational experts from over 16 top pharmaceutical companies in Germany, the industry engagement in medical education can be grouped into four categories. a) Industry-provided product specific training b) Industry-provided professional development and medical disease education c) Collaborative partnerships d) Support to third party provided medical education a) Industry-provided…

will be the continuation of my learning path toward medical school. Before entering college, I earned certification as a nursing assistant to gain early exposure in health and medicine. I then continued my passion for the field at Illinois College by studying biology and completing prerequisite courses. In order to further pursue my interest, I worked in a skilled nursing facility where I engaged in direct patient care and shadowed healthcare professionals. Though my main duties were to study…

Elisha, I agree with you with regards to adding more interprofessional educational (IPE) activities and should be added to all healthcare programs. Ideally, the aim of IPE is to encourage the concept of patient satisfaction and positive patient outcomes (Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel, 2011). I believe this is concept should be taught among medical assistants (MAs). Furthermore, medical assistance play an integral role in the delivery of health care and are typically…

system. Numerous studies illustrate the shortcomings of medical schools and the medical care systems from the mid-nineties through the 2011. The studies focus on the lack of queer education in the schooling process, the specific health issues that queer people face, and the barriers to care. However, there is little discussion about the patients themselves, their experiences under this broken system or the ways that inadequate services affect their health and access to or desire for care. This…

Introduction: Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs are ongoing educational activities, events (seminars, conferences, online lectures etc.) That aim to increase quality standards and maintain competency in the health care field. CME’s are an integral part of professional licensing for all healthcare professions (HCPS) around the world1. CME mainly focuses on updating the knowledge of HCPS and enable them to adapt to changes and to take part in changes 2. The American Medical…

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) categorizes medical competence into six related domains: medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, communication and interpersonal skills, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice (Epstein, 2007, Turner 2008). Assessment tools have evolved to test these different components and the format of final examinations at the end of undergraduate and postgraduate medical training has shown significant…