Why a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Matters for Medical Literacy
A guaranteed and viable curriculum helps ensure that all students, regardless of their individual instructors or institutions, receive a foundational level of consistent, essential knowledge.
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Medical Education
Neurodivergent students bring unique perspectives and strengths to medical education. Their diversity necessitates a variety of accommodations tailored to individual needs, which may extend beyond the specific strategies discussed in this article. Ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent students not only benefits them but enriches the learning experience for all. Below are strategies […]
The Case for Change: Concerning Aspects of Deficit-Based Language in Education
Language is a potent force that shapes perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors in all facets of life, including education. In the realm of pedagogy, the choice of language holds particular significance as it can either empower or disempower learners. While deficit-based language has historically been used in educational contexts to identify areas of weakness or need, […]
Improving research quality, not research excess
Finding the right balance of quality and quantity in medical school research requires a combination of approaches.
Factors in Choosing a Medical or STEM Career
STEM summer camps have been successful in motivating and increasing students’ interest in a STEM career.
Ensure that students know how to prepare for medical school
It is the responsibility of medical institutions to take measures that ensure that medical students know how to prepare for medical school.
How to Promote Self-Directed Learning in Medical Education
Self-directed learning enables medical students and health professionals to acquire knowledge and continue learning during their careers.
How to Teach Physiology
A foundation of medical education is physiology therefore medical educators must teach it effectively.
Medical Knowledge Abundance is Upon Us
Increasing knowledge demands that medical education prepares healthcare professionals for future emerging information technologies.
How to Teach Surgery
A surgeon or a physician with specialized training in operational
techniques performs surgery and has the responsibility to teach surgery through various teaching methods.
