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By considering clinical reasoning as a skill to be learnt rather than a concept to be understood, a framework for teaching this skill can be developed.

"The language of these competencies has tended to adopt a prescriptive, rather than descriptive, approach. However, despite widespread agreement on the importance of competency-based education and more than two decades of study, this effort has not generated a dependable set of assessment tools."

"This exploratory study showed potential opportunities and pitfalls that Twitter could bring to the e-learning community in higher education. "

"Conclusions: Although the number of reports analyzed in this meta-analysis is small, these results show that SBME with DP is superior to traditional clinical medical education in achieving specific clinical skill acquisition goals. SBME is a complex educational intervention that should be introduced thoughtfully and evaluated rigorously at training sites. Further research on incorporating SBME with DP into medical education is needed to amplify its power, utility, and cost-effectiveness."

" Groundbreaking research has pointed to "grit" as a better predictor of success than IQ, while psychologists have admonished against the dangers of slipping into autopilot in the quest for skill improvement."

"The authors present principles derived from three basic theories of human cognition that may help to guide clinicians' instruction of parents and patients."

Our study has shown that the online module on EBM was effective in increasing EBM knowledge and skills of postgraduate students and was well received by both students and tutors. Students and tutors experienced generic challenges that accompany any educational intervention of EBM (e.g. understanding difficult concepts), but in addition had to deal with challenges unique to the online learning environment. Teachers of EBM should acknowledge these so as to enhance and successfully implement EBM teaching and learning for all students.

"Rather than be deterred, Chi-Ming Chow, MD, FRCPC, a staff cardiologist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ont., and an associate professor in the University of Toronto's Department of Medicine, encourages physicians to explore the utility of apps and to focus on the exciting possibilities opened up by their use. "

By considering clinical reasoning as a skill to be learnt rather than a concept to be understood, a framework for teaching this skill can be developed. The learner initially observes a consultation by the teaching clinician, followed by the teacher explaining the reasoning processes used including hypothesising, hypothesis testing, re-analysis and differential diagnosis. The student then comments on the reasoning of the teacher in a subsequent consultation, followed by feedback from the teacher on the student's reasoning in a third consultation.

" The authors of this commentary reflect on a learning-theory-based model for developing master learners presented by Schumacher and colleagues in this issue of Academic Medicine. They suggest that bioscientific and sociocultural theories can enhance different aspects of that model and provide specific examples from neuropsychophysiology,"

Guideline Objective(s) * To provide helpful guidance to primary care providers serving individuals who are homeless * To contribute to improvements in both quality of care and quality of life for these patients

The usefulness of online social networking is undeniable and it's no surprise that physicians are embracing it. But…these tools present a minefield of legal and professional hazards for medical professionals who don't take the utmost care in how, what and where they post.

Best practices social media usage by hospitals

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POM1 from the University of Virginia has links to instructional modules and videos demonstrating physical exam techniques.