BMC Medical Education

Abstract Background Persons with disabilities continue to experience profound and avoidable health inequities. Health professionals play a key role in addressing these inequities yet often lack the competencies and preparedness to provide equitable and rights-based care. To advance disability inclusion within health professions education, clarity is needed on which themes are currently represente…

Pharmacy graduates are expected to collaborate effectively within interprofessional healthcare teams. However, current training lacks structured opportunities for interprofessional learning. Simulation-based interprofessional education (sim-IPE) offers a promising approach to address this gap. This study explored the training needs and perceptions of pharmacy students regarding sim-IPE at Mbarara…

Abstract Introduction The inverted classroom model (ICM) is a learner-centred approach that aims to promote engagement, independence and deeper understanding by shifting knowledge acquisition to self-directed learning before class and using class time for interactive exercises. Despite its growing popularity, there are differing views on how dental students experience and evaluate this model comp…

Abstract Background Skill decay in advanced life support (ALS) is well documented, yet optimal training frequency remains unclear. This trial compared low-dose, high-frequency ALS training with annual full-day training regarding simulation-based resuscitation performance after one year. Methods In this randomized, controlled, simulation-based trial, 35 emergency medical services (EMS) professiona…

The climate crisis is not just an environmental issue; it’s a profound public health emergency that is deeply affecting the mental well-being of young people, leading to widespread eco-anxiety. As the future frontline of healthcare, physiotherapy students will inevitably have to manage the health consequences of climate change. Yet, we know surprisingly little about how prepared they are specific…

Abstract Background Clinical placements are essential for developing competence and professional identity in health professions education. In Pakistan, many undergraduate students in Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, and Nursing complete unpaid clinical placements, which may impose financial, emotional, and educational challenges. Limited multidisciplinary qualitative research exists to understa…

The acquisition of advanced dental skills typically necessitates extensive practical training. Currently, immersive reality (IR) represents an innovative approach that combines the physical and virtual worlds, providing an optimal learning experience for students. Despite the potential significance of immersive reality (IR) technology in dental education, the impact remains under-studied. This sy…

Clerkship evaluations play a critical role in assessing medical student performance and informing residency selection. Prior studies suggest there are gender-related differences in narrative feedback and numerical evaluations of medical trainees; however, findings remain inconsistent across specialties and institutions. This study examined whether preceptor gender and student gender were associat…

Abstract Background This study aimed to identify factors associated with professional identity among nursing interns in China. Such evidence may help inform educational and clinical mentoring strategies to cultivate and strengthen professional identity during clinical internship, and may contribute to future retention among nursing interns, thereby supporting nursing workforce stability and impro…

This study aimed to develop a stepwise training model for breast surgery residents and evaluate its efficacy in improving operative skills, clinical decision-making, and patient management competencies within a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework. The study was conducted in the Breast Surgery Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine. Twe…

Abstract Background Chronic diseases place a growing burden on health systems and require effective strategies to support long-term medication use. Medication Therapy Management (MTM) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes in chronic disease care, but its implementation depends on pharmacists’ competencies and access to structured training. In Indonesia, MTM remains inconsistently implemente…

Abstract Background Academic medicine (AM) careers combine research, teaching, and patient care, yet their attractiveness has declined in recent years, particularly among women, who remain underrepresented in this field. Previous research highlights the central role of interest in research, but the cognitive and contextual processes underlying academic career intentions during residency remain in…

Abstract Background Clinical medicine postgraduates face a heightened risk for mental health problems, particularly anxiety disorder, which is largely due to a high-pressure training environment and prevalent adverse academic events. Psychological resilience, defined as the ability to adapt to adversity, is theorized to modify the association of external stressors with mental health problems. How…

Abstract Background Dental higher education requires teaching of critical thinking and reflective skills. Both of which are strengthened by portfolio assignments. The aim of this study was to evaluate how the implementation of a portfolio assignment in a preclinical course of dental studies affected the students‘ understanding of course topics and their motivation to self-reflect. Methods Student…

Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of adults in the United States and is associated with significant psychological and functional impairment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based intervention for chronic pain, but there is a shortage of trained providers. The Chronic Pain Management Program (CPMP) was developed to train clinical psychology doctoral students in delivering CB…

Abstract Background Medical ultrasound education is evolving, embracing various teaching methods such as classical, e-learning, and hands-on approaches. The integration of ultrasound into medical school curricula has highlighted the importance of blended learning, although there is limited literature on specific learning theories and pedagogical concepts. Medical ultrasound learning is unique, re…

Background The harmonised undergraduate medical tariff, introduced in 2022, is a national (England) funding policy that provides consistent reimbursement for clinical teaching across all healthcare settings. For the first time, GP education is funded on a par with secondary care. There is no published evidence on its impact. This study examined how the tariff has affected the organisation, delive…