A number of studies have evaluated the educational contents videos on YouTube. However, little analysis has been done about physical examination.This study aimed to analyze YouTube examination cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It was hypothesized that standards would vary significantly.During period from November 2, 2011 December 2011, searched by three assessors for covering clinical For each video, following information collected: title, authors, duration, viewers, total days Using...

Citation counts of articles have been used to measure scientific outcomes and assess suitability for grant applications. However, citation are not without limitations. With the rise social media, altmetric scores may provide an alternative assessment tool.The aims study were characteristics highly cited in medical professionalism their scores.The Web Science was searched top-cited professionalism, each article identified. The database identify report identified article. A model relationship...

One of the main tasks a problem-based learning (PBL) tutor is to facilitate group discussion. Group facilitation about process rather than content. In this process, helps increase their skills and progress in Several studies have highlighted strategies training used preparing PBL tutors. However, tutors usually feel that it not easy change teaching style format. They are sometimes unsure role or what strategy they might use students' This article '12 Tips' series detailed description of,...

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an excellent opportunity for students to take responsibility their and develop a number of cognitive skills. These include identifying problems in the trigger, generating hypotheses, constructing mechanisms, developing enquiry plan, ranking hypotheses on basis available evidence, interpreting clinical laboratory findings, needs, dealing with uncertainty. Students also need work collaboratively group, communicate effectively, active roles tutorials. Therefore,...

One of the key elements for introducing a problem-based learning (PBL) programme is constructing good PBL cases. Good cases should reflect educational principles including (a) integration basic and clinical sciences together with professionalism psychosocial components, (b) encouragement discussion cognitive domains such as identification problems, generation hypotheses, construction an enquiry plan, weighing evidence against each hypothesis, interpretation findings, mechanisms, using to...

Web 2.0 sites such as YouTube have become a useful resource for knowledge and are used by medical students learning resource. This study aimed at assessing videos covering the nervous system examination on YouTube. A research of was conducted from 2 November to December 2011 using following key words "nervous examination", clinical "cranial nerves "CNS "examination cerebellum", "balance coordination examination". Only relevant in English language were identified related URL recorded. For...

The aim of the present study was to critically evaluate accuracy and readability English Wikipedia articles on respiratory system its disorders whether they can be a suitable resource for medical students. On April 27, 2014, searched topics. Using modified DISCERN instrument, were independently scored by three assessors. scoring targeted content accuracy, frequency updating, quality references. measured using two other instruments. mean score 40 identified 26.4 ± 6.3. Most covered causes,...

Objective To identify the top-cited articles in gastroenterology and hepatology, analyse their characteristics. Methods Two searches were conducted Science Citation Index Expanded database; a search of 69 journals under category ‘Gastroenterology Hepatology’ (list A) keyword all B). The results analysed inter-rater coefficient agreement between evaluators was measured using Cohen κ. Results number citations varied from 1049 to 2959 list A 1929 5500 B. In both lists, majority research papers....

The introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) in undergraduate medical courses necessitates the special training teachers and monitoring their performance.1 In traditional emphasis is on transmission factual knowledge; are main source information students offered few opportunities to identify own needs or reflect collectively experience.2 Then, if outcomes unfavourable, blame lies with student, for lack skills motivation. By contrast, PBL responsibilities include: encouraging critical...

With the changes introduced to medical curricula, students use learning resources on Internet such as Wikipedia. However, credibility of content Wikipedia has been questioned and there is no evidence respond these concerns. The aim this paper was critically evaluate accuracy reliability gastroenterology hepatology information that retrieve from Wikipedia.The website searched for articles 28 May 2013. Copies were evaluated by three assessors independently using an appraisal form modified...

With the introduction of integrated problem-based learning (PBL) program in medical curriculum, there is a need to create laboratory classes that suit students' needs and changes introduced curriculum. This paper outlines development implementation four (ILCs) at King Saud University College Medicine. It also examines whether core concepts addressed these were learned retained how students perceived ILCs.ILCs are based on enhancing enquiry-based learning, encouraging work tasks small groups...

Background: Worldwide many universities are changing their curricula and introducing integrated problem-based learning (PBL) programs. However, the introduction of a PBL program is demanding process requires resources, lot planning, organisation.Aims: This article aims at providing practical tips for preparing program. It highlights key challenges to create such programs offers possible solutions common encountered.Methods: Personal experience in several together with principles highlighted...

Peer reviewing for medical education journals is an art, a privilege, responsibility and service to the profession. Writing review report requires skills commitment takes time. Novice reviewers may be interested in participating this service, but they might lack sufficient knowledge of their role as peer needed conduct comprehensive fair review.The aims article are help novice preparation manuscript reports improve confidence reviewers.We reviewed literature area applied lessons learned from...