Can you really make your brain BIGGER: Using cognitive science to increase your study efficiency and retention by Jason F. Hine, MD-Emergency Medicine SMHC How are we as clinicians going to keep up with the ever-expanding fund of medical knowledge? The rapid expanse of medical knowledge is a well-recognized reality…
November Faculty Development: Staying on Top of the Literature
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Staying on Top of the Literature by Christopher Turner, MD Pediatric Surgery When I was preparing for my pediatric surgery boards, I asked an emeritus professor for advice. He recommended what he had done for his boards: read every article ever published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. While this…
February Faculty Development: How to Get the Most Out of a Survey
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How to Get the Most Out of a Survey By: Kimberly Dao, Maine Track, M’18 ‘‘Let’s just do a quick survey.’’ — Someone in everyone’s program Surveys are an easily accessible and commonly used tool in many disciplines. However, the quality of responses and response rate can vary dramatically. Below…
August Faculty Development: Education Video Production: A How-To-Guide
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Educational Video Production: A How-To Guide by: Alex Fiorentino, MD, Maine Track ’17 Learners of many types are increasingly utilizing online educational videos, and medical learning is no exception to this trend. As an example, the massive open online course platform Khan Academy has generated a video series geared toward…
June Faculty Development: Use of Social Media as a Supplement to Medical Education Curricula
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Use of Social Media as a Supplement to Medical Education Curricula by Nate Rogers, MD, Maine track ‘16 Though the majority of medical education literature has studied social media and issues of professionalism in relation to its use, medical professionals are beginning to recognize its potential as a powerful educational…
December Faculty Development: Tips for Effective Presentation Slides
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Why effective presentation slides matter Presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Prezi are ubiquitous in medical education and the business of healthcare. When used appropriately in a direct presentation format, these tools let educators display visual aids, emphasize key points, and interact with learners to promote their understanding.
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