A5079544710- Innovations in Medical Education
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Radiology practices and education
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
London Health Sciences Centre
2018-2025
Western University
2014-2024
Western University of Health Sciences
2018-2024
University of California, San Francisco
2019-2023
Institute for Economic Research on Firms and Growth
2023
Lawson Health Research Institute
2022
McGill University
2018-2021
University of California San Francisco Medical Center
2020
Jewish General Hospital
2018-2020
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2018
While program director (PD) letters of recommendation (LOR) are subject to bias, especially against those underrepresented in medicine, these one the most important factors fellowship selection. Bias manifests LOR a number ways, including biased use agentic and communal terms, doubt raising language, description career trajectory. To reduce specialty organizations have recommended standardized PD LOR.This study examined for applicants cardiology determine mechanism how bias is expressed...
Medical Education 2012: 46: 815–822 Context Schema-based instruction may alter knowledge organisation and diagnostic reasoning strategies through the provision of structured to novice trainees. The effects schema-based on accuracy have not been rigorously tested. Methods Year 2 medical students were randomised learn four cardiac diagnoses using (n = 26) or traditional 27) a high-fidelity cardiopulmonary simulator (CPS). Students completed case-based learning in groups two five underwent...
Abstract Introduction Residency programmes are in transition to a framework for competency‐based medical education (CBME). The intersection of CBME with transformational learning (TL) experiences and professional identity formation (PIF) — particularly within senior learners transitional states is unknown but important understand order develop implement strategies support trainees' development. Methods Through inductive qualitative methods, we conducted semi‐structured interviews ( n = 22)...
Good Clinical Judgment (GCJ) is associated with clinical excellence and accolades whereas poor judgment often suboptimal care the need for remediation. Although commonly referenced in practice, a shared definition GCJ based on primary data lacking. We interviewed 16 clinicians surgeons across different specialties at one Canadian academic center to understand their conceptualization of GCJ. The analysis led formulation three pillars that were viewed by participants as core ingredients These...
Many medical students find choosing a residency challenging. There are several steps involved, including determining one's own priorities, arranging electives, training program and site, preparing an in-depth application rank order list. resources available to assist students, the Canadian Resident Matching Service website, websites, career counselors, information sessions, mentors, peers, family/friends, Medical Residency Guide. Our study explored relative impact of these on decision-making...
Abstract Background Residents struggle to express clinical uncertainty, often exhibiting negative cognitive, behavioral, and emotional responses uncertainty when engaging with patients or supervisors. However, the Integrative Model of Uncertainty Tolerance posits that individuals may have positive perceived uncertainty. Situational characteristics, such as interactions other health professionals, can impact whether response is negative. The team context in which residents interact resident...
Introduction Despite the increasing reliance on simulation to train residents as code blue leaders, perceived role and effectiveness of simulations from learners' perspective have not been explored. A Simulation Program (CBSP), developed based evidence-based principles, was implemented at our institution. We explored in training differences between real simulated blues learner perspective. Methods Using a thematic analysis approach purposeful sampling strategy, who participated CBSP were...
Cognitive load theory states that one way to optimise learning is decrease extraneous cognitive load, defined as information not relevant task completion. Worked examples, which show the learner logic behind solving of a problem, can load. However, there little research guide optimal formatting worked examples.In crossover design, first-year medical students were randomised examples bradycardias with salient features first and tachycardias discriminatory second (n = 33) or 32). After each...
Abstract Purpose Learning is optimised when postgraduate trainees engage in clinical tasks their zone of proximal development (ZPD). However, workplace learning environments impose additional non‐learning goals and that may lead to engaging do not fall within ZPD. We fully understand how select the environment. If we knew factors they consider selecting a task, could better equip with strategies maximise learning. explored using echocardiography interpretation as model. Methods Canadian...
Introduction Schema-based instruction has been shown to improve diagnostic performance and reduce cognitive load. However, date, this only studied in controlled research settings. More distractions classrooms may limit generalizability real-world We evaluated whether schema-based would maintain its effects on load optimization a classroom.
 Methods Focused the approach of interpreting cardiac auscultation findings, 101 first-year medical students at Western University were randomized...
Context Making a diagnosis can be difficult for learners as they must integrate multiple clinical variables. Diagnostic schemes help with this complex task. A diagnostic scheme is an algorithm that organises possible diagnoses by assigning signs or symptoms (e.g. systolic murmur) to groups of similar aortic stenosis and sclerosis) provides distinguishing features discriminate between carotid pulse). The current literature does not identify whether layouts should guide reason one step at time...
Abstract Background Trainees learn transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) interpretation through independently completing and reviewing selected portions of the study with experts. The diagnostic accuracy novice TTE is known to be low schema for reading TTEs systematically are lacking. purpose our identify techniques experts use while which could used more effectively teach readers. Methods We performed a prospective qualitative case observe how trainees interpret in an academic institution...