17+ hour, 2+ min ago  (475+ words) Background Undergraduate surgical education is often affected by variable clinical exposure, inconsistent teaching opportunities, and limited structured preparation for peri-operative care and surgical assessments. Year 4 medical students undertaking the Surgery and Peri-operative Care module at Sandwell Hospital reported low confidence…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (322+ words) Traditional anatomy education, anchored in cadaveric dissection and two-dimensional (2D) resources, faces mounting pressure from reduced curricular hours, educator shortages, and rising costs. Virtual reality (VR) offers an immersive and repeatable alternative; however, its objective efficacy relative to established methods remains…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (227+ words) The practice of gastroenterology has evolved rapidly over the past two decades, driven by advances in endoscopic technology, expanding therapeutic indications, and increasing expectations of patient safety and quality of care. While technical competence in endoscopy remains a cornerstone of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (186+ words) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic substantially disrupted surgical education, primarily by limiting in-person rotations, prompting the development of virtual learning platforms. The University of California Davis Vascular Surgery Department piloted a two-week virtual vascular surgery rotation to evaluate its effectiveness in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (215+ words) Ultra-trail running has experienced substantial global growth, yet the nutritional and physiological consequences of prolonged participation remain incompletely understood. Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), resulting from problematic low energy availability (LEA), has emerged as an important concern within endurance…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (367+ words) Introduction The growing use of digital technologies in medical education has increased the demand for faculty proficiency in video editing and multimedia content creation. Video-based learning enhances student engagement and understanding. However, many educators lack formal training in video production…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (285+ words) Background Many incoming medical students begin training using study approaches that were effective in prior academic settings but may not meet the pace and cognitive demands of medical school. Evidence-based strategies such as retrieval practice and spaced repetition improve long-term…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (330+ words) Introduction The ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (USG-ESPB) is an interfascial plane block that provides analgesia for several conditions causing truncal pain. Many training models are available for purchase but may be cost-prohibitive for anesthesia and emergency medicine training programs....

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (416+ words) The transition from medical student to resident doctor is a difficult phase in medical training. Undergraduate medical education often provides a strong foundation in clinical knowledge. However, many newly qualified doctors report difficulty applying this in clinical environments. A national…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (254+ words) Background The pediatric clerkship rotation exposes medical students to essential skills for managing a wide range of pediatric conditions, including emergency care. Simulation-based education is a mainstay of medical education that provides an effective means of developing clinical decision-making skills,…...