BMC medical education

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the educational quality of laparoscopic hysterectomy videos for advanced endometriosis (ASRM stage III − IV) and to compare them across different digital platforms. METHODS: In this observational comp…

IntroductionGynecological cancers are often diagnosed at a late stage in Togo, due to difficulty of access to means of screening and a lack of technical platform. The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge of medical and pharmacy stud…

INTRODUCTION: Surgery for endometriosis is usually performed through minimally invasive surgery, either by experienced endometriosis surgeons or by supervised gynecology residents during their surgical training. This trial aimed to assess t…

BackgroundPodcasts are widely used by medical students to keep up to date with knowledge, revise and prepare for examinations and medical placements. They are valued for their ease of access, asynchronous accessibility and relatable tone. I…

BackgroundSeveral pharmacy schools in Saudi Arabia (S.A.) refer to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) pharmacotherapy toolkit in developing their pharmacotherapy curriculum. However, the ACCP toolkit does not specifically addr…

BackgroundWhile several medical societies endorse race as a social construct, it is still often used as a biological trait in medical education. How medical educators employ race while teaching is likely impacted by their beliefs as to what…

IntroductionRacial and language disparities in the United States healthcare system have long undermined the quality of care provided to minority patients. With the projected growth of the Hispanic population, there is an urgent need for med…

IntroductionClinical reasoning (CR) is a complex skill enabling transition from clinical novice to expert decision maker. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is widely used to evaluate clinical competency, though there is l…

Literature review demonstrated a surprising lack of publications on digital e-learning pathology resources for senior medical undergraduates and interns. An interactive Digital Pathology Repository (iDPR) integrating two- and three-dimensio…

BackgroundThe learning curve cumulative summation test (LC CUSUM test) allows to define an individualized learning curve and determine the moment when clinical proficiency is attained. After acquisition of the skills, the cumulative summati…

BackgroundThe objective of this study is to characterize participants in a laparoscopic cadaveric neuroanatomy course and assess knowledge of pelvic neuroanatomy before and after this course.MethodsThis is a survey-based cohort study with a…

BackgroundVery little is known regarding the readiness of senior U.S. Ob/Gyn residents to perform minimally invasive surgery. This study aims to evaluate the self-perceived readiness of senior Ob/Gyn residents to perform complex minimally i…

BackgroundSmartphones are ubiquitous and commonly used as a learning and information resource. They have potential to revolutionize medical education and medical practice. The iDoc project provides a medical textbook smartphone app to newly…