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Reimagining Medical Educator Development: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of KinetiC3, A Longitudinal, Character-Integrated Teaching Academy

Objectives: Medical educators often navigate professional isolation, identity dissonance, and limited institutional support, despite strong motivation for growth. KinetiC3 is a year-long cohort-based educator enrichment program that integrates character education with pedagogical development, informed by theories of transformative learning, self-determination, and social identity. Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of…

Perspectives

Impact of Medical School–Mandated Step 2 Deadlines on Student Well‑Being and Match Outcomes: A Medical Student’s Perspective

Because the US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 (Step 1) has transitioned to pass/fail scoring, US Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 has emerged as a primary standardized metric in residency selection. In response, many medical schools have implemented hard deadlines for Step 2 completion before Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) submission. Although intended…

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Combating Racism: Effects of a Longitudinal Community-Based Curriculum at the Graduate Medical Level

Objectives: Racism is a public health crisis, and it is imperative that healthcare providers act to dismantle it. Although social determinants of health have been incorporated into graduate medical education, few longitudinal antiracism curricula exist. We evaluated a longitudinal antiracism curriculum for Internal Medicine (IM) residents, hypothesizing that participation would…

Review Article

Efficacy of Methods for Addressing Antifat Bias in Medical Education

Antifat bias is common in US society, and research supports that it is seen frequently in the healthcare setting. In response, medical schools are including interventions to reduce antifat bias and improve patient care. To the authors’ knowledge, there has been no study that focuses solely on educational interventions to…

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Utilizing Learning Communities to Implement a Wellness-in-Action Session in Undergraduate Medical Education

Objectives: Learning communities (LCs) are on the rise in medical education. Key features of LCs include fostering student learning, wellness, and engagement. The ways in which different programs are currently using LCs are still relatively new, however, and literature on this topic is scarce. We developed and incorporated a wellness-in-action…

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Novel Innovation Curriculum in Internal Medicine Residency Training

Objective: Innovation in medicine places the needs of our patients first by developing new solutions to healthcare challenges; however, formal education in innovation has not been previously established in Internal Medicine (IM) residency training programs. A novel innovation curriculum was implemented in the IM residency training program at an academic…

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Bridging the Gap: Examining Physician Assistant Practice Patterns to Address Kentucky’s Health Care Workforce

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide a description of the physician assistant (PA) workforce in Kentucky and the perspective of current Kentucky PA students regarding factors to influence rural work. This study intends to provide insights into the practice patterns of Kentucky PAs and alumni and desires…

Review Article

Teaching to Teach: A Scoping Review of Teaching Skill–Development Programs across Medical Education

Objectives: Teaching is an integral part of the day-to-day responsibilities of physicians and physicians-in-training. We provide an overview across the medical education continuum of who is being trained how to teach, the methods of delivery used, and the effectiveness of the program in improving teacher confidence and teaching skills to…

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Implementation and Assessment of a Resident-Preceptor Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents in Outpatient Continuity Clinics

Objective: Opportunities for senior residents to precept junior trainees in continuity clinics have previously been explored. Faculty or junior resident perceptions of the resident-preceptor model remain understudied, however. We describe a resident-preceptor curriculum implemented with third-year Internal Medicine residents at a single institution with a multipronged evaluation. The objective was…

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Original Article

Medical Communication Training: The Effect of Gender and Experience and Goals of Care Discussions

Objectives: Communication skills are increasingly recognized as a crucial component of medical training; however, little is known about the efficacy of various training methods when considering diverse student backgrounds, such as gender and prior training experience (ie, year of residency). This study explores medical learners’ perceptions of effective communication in…

Original Article

The Unforeseen Costs of Medical Education

Objective: Financial burdens of medical education are a major barrier for many students. The goal of this study is to identify and quantify unforeseen costs associated with being a medical student. Methods: Medical students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center were surveyed on unforeseen financial costs. Qualitative data…

Original Article

Increasing Trainee Comfort with Nutrition

Objectives: Nutrition counseling is necessary for the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases. US survey data demonstrate that 61% of Internal Medicine (IM) residents receive little to no nutrition training. The objective of our study was to develop a curriculum to increase IM resident comfort and ability in conducting…

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Out-of-Hospital Birth in Medical Education: A Thematic Analysis of Question Banks for Medical Licensing Examinations in the United States

Objectives: This study assessed the content of US Medical Licensing Examination question banks with regard to out-of-hospital births and whether the questions aligned with current evidence. Methods: Three question banks were searched for key words regarding out-of-hospital births. A thematic analysis was then utilized to analyze the results. Results: Forty-seven…

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How Student and Faculty Perceptions Differ on the Stressors that Medical Students Face

Objectives: Medical education is notorious for the stress that students face as they strive to succeed both academically and clinically. This stress has been linked to declining academic performance and worsening mental health. To combat these negative outcomes, it is essential for medical school faculty and administration to address common…

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Matching Against Men: 5 Years of Residency Match Data Show Disparities Still Exist

Objectives: Despite progress toward equal representation by sex in medical practice, women remain underrepresented in many specialties. This study sought to examine the current state of gender equality among recently graduated doctors in multiple specialties. Methods: Deidentified demographics, standardized examination scores, and Match results were gathered for 829 graduates. Participants…

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Perceived Value of a Women’s Health Journal Club in Rural Hawai‘i

Objectives: Rural Hawai‘i faces a shortage of physicians specializing in women’s health. Improving clinician collaboration and access to the scientific literature are potential strategies for improving physician retention in this community. In 2021, a monthly women’s health journal club was established for local clinicians and trainees on Hawai‘i Island. Although…

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Impact of Faculty Mentorship in the Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group at a New Medical School: A Blueprint for Future Initiatives

Objectives: Orthopedic surgery is a highly competitive field. The residency applicant pool is expected to grow with the increasing number of new medical schools in the United States, posing significant challenges for applicants. This study explored the impact of an engaged faculty mentor in an orthopedic surgery interest group (OSIG)…

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Evaluation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curriculum of a Pediatrics Residency Program

Objectives: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training is essential to graduate medical education, but it lacks standardization. Although the impact of providers’ biases and cultural competency on patient outcomes is well documented, the value of and satisfaction with DEI curricula in Pediatrics residency training programs is not well studied. This…