- Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Education and Technology Integration
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
George Washington University
2017-2020
University of Arizona
1990
Phenomenon: Systems thinking is the cornerstone of systems-based practice (SBP) and a core competency in medicine health sciences. Literature regarding how to teach or apply systems limited. This study aimed understand educators medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, speech-language pathology education programs assess SBP. Approach: Twenty-six from seven different degree across five professions were interviewed program descriptions relevant course syllabi reviewed....
Abstract Introduction Integration has been recognized as an important aspect of medical education. After transitioning from a discipline‐specific to systems‐based preclinical curriculum, we examined faculty perceptions the integrated approach and also whether it would lead better anatomy knowledge retention. Methods To understand perspectives, reviewed curricular materials, interviewed block directors, observed educational sessions. We analyzed retention through 27‐question test, comparing...
Teacher characteristics and competencies perceived as beneficial for preventing substance use among students were identified through a literature search, review of existing prevention curricula, consultation with state local experts. These qualities integrated into questionnaire administered to acknowledge professionals in the abuse arena who affiliated universities, public schools, prevention/intervention agencies. A factor analysis yielded six constructs which then scaled, examined...