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Disagreement exists within the UK and Ireland regarding how Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships should be defined, and the relevance of international definitions. In this modified, online Delphi study, we presented the UK and Ireland experts in Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships with statements drawn from international definitions, published LIC literature, and the research team's experience in this area and asked them to rate their level of agreement with these statements for inclusion in a bi-national consensus definition. We undertook three rounds of the study to try and elicit consensus, making adaptations to statement wording following rounds 1 and 2 to capture participants' qualitative free text-comments, following the third and final round, nine statements were accepted by our panel, and constitute our proposed definition of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships within the UK and Ireland. This definitional statement corresponds with some international literature but offers important distinctions, which account for the unique context of healthcare (particularly primary care) within the UK and Ireland (for example, the lack of time-based criteria within the definition). This definition should allow UK and Irish researchers to communicate more clearly with one another regarding the benefits of LICs and longitudinal learning and offers cross-national collaborative opportunities in LIC design, delivery and evaluation.
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Aprendizagem , Humanos , Irlanda , Técnica Delphi , Consenso , Reino UnidoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Healthcare Quality Improvement (QI) is an essential skill for medical students to acquire, although there is insufficient empirical research which suggests the best educational methods to do this. This study explored the experiences of medical students participating in two versions of a Community Action Project (CAP) which gave medical students the opportunity to learn QI skills in a community setting. The first version (GPCAP) was pre-pandemic where students identified and delivered QI projects on placement in general practice to improve local population health. The second version (Digi-CAP) ran remotely where students worked on QI projects identified by local voluntary sector organisations focused on local community priorities during COVID-19. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with volunteers from the two cohorts of students who had taken part in quality improvement initiatives. Transcriptions were independently coded by two researchers and analysed through thematic analysis. RESULTS: Sixteen students were interviewed. Whilst students had mixed experiences of completing their CAP, engagement and successful learning was associated with the following themes from the two versions of QI CAP projects: finding a sense of purpose and meaning in QI projects; preparedness for responsibility and service-driven learning; the importance of having supportive partnerships throughout the project duration and making a sustainable difference. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The study provides valuable insights into the design and implementation of these community-based QI projects, which enabled students to learn new and often hard to teach skills, whilst working on projects which have a sustainable impact on local community outcomes.
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Estudantes de Medicina , Humanos , Melhoria de Qualidade , Atenção à Saúde , Currículo , Participação da ComunidadeRESUMO
PURPOSE: ExoDx Prostate IntelliScore (EPI) is a non-invasive urine exosome RNA-based test for risk assessment of high-grade prostate cancer. We evaluated the association of pre-biopsy test results with post-radical prostatectomy (RP) outcomes to understand the potential utility of EPI to inform invasive treatment vs active surveillance (AS) decisions. METHODS: Urine samples were collected from 2066 men scheduled for initial biopsy with PSA between 2 and 10 ng/mL, no history of prostate cancer, and ≥ 50 years across multiple clinical studies. 310 men proceeded to RP, of which 111 patients had Gleason group grade 1 (GG1) at biopsy and would have been potential candidates for AS. We compared pre-biopsy urine scores with ERSPC and PCPT multivariate risk calculator scores for men with GG1 at biopsy to post-RP pathology. RESULTS: Urine EPI scores were significantly lower in men with GG1 at biopsy than in men with > GG1 (p = 0.04), while there were no differences in multivariate risk scores used in standard clinical practice (p > 0.05). Further, EPI scores were significantly lower in men with GG1 at biopsy who remained GG1 post-RP compared to men upgraded to ≥ GG3 post-RP (p < 0.001). In contrast, none of the multiparametric risk calculators showed significant differences (p > 0.05). Men with GG1 at biopsy and EPI score < 15.6 had zero rate of upgrading to ≥ GG3 post-RP compared to 16.0% for EPI scores ≥ 15.6. CONCLUSIONS: The EPI urine biomarker outperformed the multivariate risk calculators in a homogenous risk group of pre-biopsy men. The EPI score was associated with low-risk pathology post-RP, with potential implications on informing AS decisions. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT02702856, NCT03031418, NCT03235687, NCT04720599.
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Neoplasias da Próstata , RNA , Biópsia/métodos , Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Multicêntricos como Assunto , Gradação de Tumores , Próstata/patologia , Antígeno Prostático Específico , Prostatectomia/métodos , Neoplasias da Próstata/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Próstata/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/cirurgiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: During the first wave of the pandemic when clinical placements were suspended, a UK medical student volunteering programme was developed to support local GP practices. This study aimed to explore the impact that volunteering in primary care had on students' learning and professional development to inform the design of future service-learning curricula innovations. METHODS: Seventy medical students across all years volunteered across forty-five GP practices in north-west London. Ten volunteer students and six GPs who had hosted students volunteered to participate in remotely conducted, semi-structured interviews with a researcher. Transcriptions were independently coded by two researchers and analysed by thematic analysis using service learning and communities of practice as sensitising concepts. RESULTS: Analysis showed a strong alignment between the views of students and GPs in terms of perceived learning. Our analysis of both sets of interviews resulted in five themes describing student outcomes from the volunteering scheme: developing as a doctor, understanding the complexity of medicine, responsibility driven learning, a meaningful role in a community of practice, and seeing behind the scenes in primary care. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Results from this study highlighted how a meaningful service-led role and responsibility in primary care can empower and motivate students to learn beyond the traditional medical curriculum and assessments. Adopting these new 'pro-active' roles within general practices led volunteers, particularly those in the early years of study, to develop a better understanding of primary care and medical complexity. It also enhanced their professional skills, attitudes and behaviours, while having a beneficial impact on patient care during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 , Estudantes de Medicina , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Currículo , Voluntários , Atenção Primária à SaúdeRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The Covid-19 pandemic, which affected medical students globally, could be viewed as a disorientating dilemma with the potential to offer opportunities for transformative learning. In 2021 the Medical Education Innovation and Research Centre at Imperial College London launched a Global Creative Competition as a platform for medical students to reflect on their experiences during the pandemic. METHODS: Six hundred forty-eight creative pieces with written reflections were submitted by medical students from 52 countries. 155 students from 28 countries consented for their entries to be included in this study. The reflections were analysed thematically and independently by three reviewers to explore how the pandemic impacted students' professional identity formation (PIF). RESULTS: The pandemic increased students' awareness of the social and global role of doctors in addressing health inequities. Students felt part of a wider healthcare community and showed greater appreciation towards person-centred care. Students also became more aware of their personal needs, priorities, and the importance of self-care. DISCUSSION: In agreement with Mezirow's theory of transformative learning (2003), the pandemic led students to re-examine pre-existing epistemic and sociocultural assumptions concerning the role of doctors and explore new perspectives of what it means to be a doctor. In accordance with Cheng's theory of coping flexibility (2021), students developed both emotion-focused coping strategies (e.g., arts engagement) and problem-solving strategies (e.g., volunteering), suggesting they were able to adjust psychologically and develop agency. However, students experienced tension between their sense of duty and sense of wellbeing, highlighting the need for medical educators to design into programmes formal support systems where medical students have the space and time they need to reflect on their emergent identities as a doctor. CONCLUSION: Medical educators should encourage students to reflect on their identity formation while encountering disorientating dilemmas. The inclusion of arts and humanities within the medical curriculum is strongly recommended to provide an avenue for students to access and express complex emotions and experiences.
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COVID-19 , Estudantes de Medicina , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Currículo , Humanos , Pandemias , Identificação Social , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologiaRESUMO
Medical education has a key role in helping to address child health and social inequality. In this paper we describe the rationale for developing a community-engaged approach to education, whereby medical schools partner with local communities. This symbiotic relationship enables medical students to experience authentic learning through working with communities to address local health and social priorities. Case studies of how such approaches have been implemented are described, with key takeaway points for paediatric healthcare professionals wanting to develop community-engaged educational initiatives.
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Saúde da Criança , Educação Médica , Humanos , Criança , Participação da Comunidade , Participação dos Interessados , Fatores SocioeconômicosRESUMO
Reflection is a critical skill for medical professionals, however medical students often find it difficult to grasp and engage with. During a special choice module on yoga and mindfulness, students practised mindfulness at home and posted their reflections on the activities in text and vlogs in a closed WhatsApp group. Semi-structured focus groups investigated student perspectives on the acceptability and impact of v-logging on their reflective practice. We thematically analysed transcripts of the WhatsApp conversations and two focus groups.Students felt v-logging was more engaging and convenient than written reflections. V-logging was found to enhance emotional content that is commonly lacking in written reflection, which is has importance as emotional recognition promotes a higher quality of reflection. Although some students were concerned about their appearance in videos, they appeared to overcome this, finding v-logging facilitated deeper reflection compared with traditional written reflections due to accessibility and ease of expression. Furthermore, there was additional learning through watching other students' emotive vlogs which fits with the phenomenon of reflective vicarious learning.Sharing vlogs within a WhatsApp group appeared to be an accessible way for facilitating greater engagement with affective and expressive aspects of reflection.
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Estudantes de Medicina , Comunicação , Humanos , Aprendizagem , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologia , Gravação de Videoteipe , RedaçãoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in higher education and healthcare careers. Whilst most healthcare-related widening participation schemes focus on one healthcare profession, the Widening Access to Careers in Community Healthcare (WATCCH) programme at Imperial College London supports participation in a range of community healthcare careers. We aim to evaluate the impact of WATCCH on students' perceptions and aspirations towards community healthcare careers. METHOD: WATCCH provides educational and application support to 16-18 year-old students interested in a variety of community healthcare careers via work experience, educational workshops and mentoring. The programme was evaluated by focus groups using semi-structured questions to explore the impact of WATCCH on students' healthcare career perceptions and aspirations. RESULTS: Five themes were identified from the focus groups: increased awareness and understanding of a range of community healthcare careers; improved insight into the realities of healthcare careers enabling reflection on career aspirations; altered perceptions of healthcare professionals and acquisition of new role models; increased confidence in achieving a career in healthcare; and valued access to previously inaccessible work experience. DISCUSSION: WATCCH is a multi-professional widening participation programme that has supported students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds interested in entering healthcare careers by increasing insights into varied healthcare careers, provision of role models, and increasing students' confidence of ability to enter healthcare careers. Similar programmes in other institutions could support large numbers of aspiring students to enter varied community healthcare careers in the future.
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Escolha da Profissão , Tutoria , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Humanos , Mentores , EstudantesRESUMO
Service learning is a form of experiential education that is being implemented internationally within undergraduate primary care, with the potential to significantly enhance clinical practice whilst simultaneously facilitating medical students' learning. Though the benefits of service learning are widely acknowledged within the literature, there is little documentation of the associated challenges. Drawing on reflections from our own practice, and those of colleagues from a variety of institutions across the UK, we propose four key areas of risk associated with the integration of service learning into undergraduate medical education: unsafe encounters, patient disempowerment, inequality of experience and misalignment of service and learning priorities. Considering each area in turn, we identify contributory factors alongside practical recommendations to mitigate these risks. Acknowledgement of this subject is timely as medical schools develop their curricula to reflect evolving service and patient priorities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to encourage discussion and debate amongst the medical education community at a time where emphasis is being increasingly placed on medical students as being active participants in the delivery of patient care. In doing so, faculty may reduce associated risks and maximise the benefit of opportunities for all stakeholders.
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Educação de Graduação em Medicina/métodos , Aprendizagem , Estudantes de Medicina , COVID-19 , Humanos , Participação do Paciente , Atenção Primária à Saúde/métodos , Reino UnidoRESUMO
In this article, we review key factors in promoting a culturally diverse and inclusive learning environment for all undergraduate medical students, and the role of primary care educators in preparing students to work with diverse teams, patients and communities. These factors include approaches to curriculum and assessment, student community, faculty development and recruitment, and wider institutional factors. By highlighting these, including areas where further research, evaluation and consensus are needed, we hope to support further discourse on how primary care educators can promote culturally diverse and inclusive undergraduate medical education.
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Educação de Graduação em Medicina , Estudantes de Medicina , Diversidade Cultural , Currículo , Humanos , Atenção Primária à SaúdeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Initial prostate biopsy often fails to identify prostate cancer resulting in patient anxiety, especially when clinical features such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) remain elevated, leading to the need for repeat biopsies. Prostate biomarker tests, such as the ExoDx™ Prostate (IntelliScore), or EPI test, have been shown to provide individualized risk assessment of clinically significant prostate cancer at initial biopsy; however, the performance in the repeat biopsy setting is not well established. METHODS: As part of a previous prospective clinical validation study evaluating the performance of the EPI test, we collected first-catch, non-DRE urine samples across 22 sites from men with at least one prior negative biopsy scheduled to undergo a repeat prostate biopsy to rule out prostate cancer. All men were 50 years or older with a PSA 2-10 ng/mL. Exosomal mRNA was extracted and expression of three genomic markers, PCA3, ERG and SPDEF was measured. The resulting EPI score was correlated with biopsy results. RESULTS: 229 men with a prior negative biopsy underwent repeat biopsies. ExoDx Prostate demonstrated good performance ruling out high-grade (Grade group 2, GG2, or higher) prostate cancer (HGPCa) using the previously validated 15.6 cut point in the initial biopsy setting. The EPI test yielded an NPV of 92% independent of other clinical features and would have avoided 26% of unnecessary biopsies while missing only five patients with HGPCa (2.1%). Furthermore, the EPI test provided additional information at a cut-point of 20 and 29.6 with an NPV of 94%, potentially delaying 35 and 61% of unnecessary biopsies, respectively. AUC curves and Net Health Benefit Analyses demonstrated superior performance of ExoDx Prostate over PSA and clinical only risk calculators, i.e. ERSPC. CONCLUSIONS: The EPI test provided good performance using the 15.6 cut-point for ruling out HGPCa / GG2 or higher in men undergoing a repeat prostate biopsy with a PSA of 2-10 ng/ml. Furthermore, the test utilizes gene expression data independent of clinical features to predict the likelihood of HGPCa / GG2 on a subsequent needle biopsy.
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Exossomos/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/urina , Idoso , Biópsia , Estudos de Coortes , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Gradação de Tumores , Próstata/patologia , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Medição de Risco/métodos , UrináliseRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Underlying the global burden of chronic disease are common and modifiable risk factors such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and tobacco use. Health coaching is being introduced into healthcare as an effective tool in facilitating behaviour change and addressing lifestyle risk factors in patients. Although some medical schools are training students in health coaching, there is little research on this emerging practice. This qualitative study explores the experience and application of health coaching approaches by third year medical students that have been trained in health coaching. METHODS: Six focus groups were conducted with medical students (n = 39) who had participated in an experiential health coaching training module and practiced their health coaching skills in primary care settings. Interactive facilitated discussions between students aimed to explore experiences of health coaching, how this related to their ongoing practice, and their perceived impacts of engagement with patients. Data was thematically analysed. RESULTS: Themes emerged around 'mindset', 'skills', 'application of skills', 'perceived value' and 'context'. Training in health coaching prompted a shift towards a non-judgemental, solution-oriented mindset in which students increasingly accepted the ability of each person to define their needs and identify individually appropriate solutions. Mindset change supported skill development in person-centred communication, active listening, and self-refection. Mindset and skills related to changes in how students conducted patient consultations, their practice of self-refection, and their personal relationships. Perceived value of coaching approaches reinforced mindset. Students described facilitators to their coaching practice, and also tensions due to misalignment between their coaching mindset and ongoing practices in medical education and service delivery. CONCLUSIONS: Training medical students in health coaching and supporting them to contribute meaningfully through empowering patients in real-world settings can help develop students' professional identity and a non-judgemental, solution-oriented mindset and skills in self-reflection, person-centred care and facilitating health behaviour change.
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Currículo , Educação Médica , Promoção da Saúde , Tutoria , Estudantes de Medicina , HumanosRESUMO
Undergraduate students often lack opportunities for active, authentic roles with subsequent transitions to post-graduate training presenting abrupt changes in responsibilities. Service learning, where students contribute in their workplace, can facilitate assumption of active roles earlier in training. We aimed to identify features supporting service learning on primary care clinical placements. We undertook focus groups with third-year medical students participating in primary care placements designed around the concept of service learning. Participants discussed experiences; team roles; responsibilities, and resultant learning impacts of these. Data was thematically analysed. Four themes emerged as features related to effective service learning: (1) responsibility; (2) supervision; (3) working with uncertainty; (4) service learning barriers. Supervised student led clinics were effective in providing opportunities for service and learning simultaneously. Students felt they contributed to patient care through authentic interactions, and this sense of responsibility drove learning. Barriers included setting unrealistic student expectations, inadequate supervision and practice logistics such as constrained room space. This study concludes that authentic clinical experience integrated with responsibility are key features when designing service-led clinical placements, with resultant impacts on motivation, building resilience, managing uncertainty, and developing communication skills. Service learning in general practice settings may help support effective transitions to postgraduate training.
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Educação de Graduação em Medicina/métodos , Medicina Geral/educação , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologia , Serviços de Saúde Comunitária , Grupos Focais , Humanos , Aprendizagem , Pesquisa QualitativaRESUMO
The diverse and versatile roles that doctors today hold highlight the importance of encouraging personal and professional development within medical students enabling them to become confident leaders and innovators. The introduction of core curriculum projects such as the Community Action Project (CAP) endorses the development of skills required to prepare all students for their future role as doctors. The aim of this report is to reflect on our experiences having taken part in the CAP during our third year at medical school. The CAP at Imperial College London provides all medical undergraduates in their third year of medical school with an opportunity to undertake a quality improvement project. The CAP required students to engage with the local community and members of staff at the general practice to identify a need and deliver an appropriate intervention which was then evaluated. The CAP enabled us to deliver an intervention in the form of a creative stop-motion video created with patients at the practice. The project encouraged students to find creative ways to tackle prominent health-care issues within local communities and also acted as a stepping-stone for students to consider how to tackle larger healthcare issues on a national scale.
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Participação da Comunidade , Estudantes de Medicina , Árabes/psicologia , Educação de Graduação em Medicina/métodos , Humanos , Londres , Serviços de Saúde Mental , Melhoria de Qualidade , Estigma SocialRESUMO
Purpose: The ability of healthcare systems to deliver world-class compassionate care depends on the quality of training and education of staff. Matching student-centered learning with patient-centered care is the focus for much curricula reform. This study explores the effect a novel longitudinal curriculum had on medical students' attitudes and experiences to better identify central tenets needed in our education system. Methods: Single-center, qualitative focus-group study conducted in 2017 of medical students in a longitudinally integrated clinical apprenticeship at a large UK medical school. Students were randomly assigned to focus groups to describe their educational journey and explore how longitudinal learning prepared them for a medical career, valuing their unique position as student participants in the healthcare system. Results: Four themes emerged from students' experiences: navigating the patient journey, their professional development, their learning journey, and the healthcare system. Conclusions: Listening to student voices lends insights for educators refining educational models to produce doctors of tomorrow. This project identified the educational value of students having authentic roles in helping patients navigate the healthcare system and the benefits of consistent mentorship and greater autonomy. The gulf between gaining skills as a future doctor and gaining skills to pass summative exams calls into question assessment methods.
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Estágio Clínico/organização & administração , Modelos Educacionais , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologia , Continuidade da Assistência ao Paciente/organização & administração , Atenção à Saúde/organização & administração , Feminino , Grupos Focais , Humanos , Aprendizagem , Masculino , Navegação de Pacientes/organização & administração , Assistência Centrada no Paciente/organização & administração , Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas , Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde/organização & administração , Reino UnidoRESUMO
In this article, we discuss whether it is possible for UK institutions to influence the international longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) narrative, in the context of supplying future clinicians to a fragmented health service that is battling a General Practice recruitment crisis. Perhaps more importantly, we will discuss whether the 'LIC model' fits the UK undergraduate framework. We intend to present some emerging evidence of LICs in the UK, informed by a UK-wide survey and observations from a 2019 UK LIC think tank and then discuss whether the global CLIC definition applies to the UK context with possible ways forward.
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Estágio Clínico , Educação de Graduação em Medicina/organização & administração , Clínicos Gerais/educação , Educação de Graduação em Medicina/métodos , Humanos , Estudantes de Medicina , Reino UnidoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We aim to summarise the active learning literature in higher education and consider its relevance for postgraduate psychiatry trainees, to inform the development of a new Formal Education Course (FEC): the Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) at the University of Sydney. METHOD: We undertook a literature search on 'active learning', 'flipped classroom', 'problem-based learning' and 'psychiatry education'. RESULTS: The effectiveness of active learning pedagogy in higher education is well supported by evidence; however, there have been few psychiatry-specific studies. A new 'flipped classroom' format was developed for the Master of Medicine (Psychiatry). CONCLUSIONS: Postgraduate psychiatry training is an active learning environment; the pedagogical approach to FECs requires further evaluation.
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Educação de Pós-Graduação em Medicina , Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas , Psiquiatria/educação , HumanosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Being authentic can improve students' well-being and enhance the medical student-patient communication and patient safety. However, the underrepresentation of ethnically minoritised students in medical education can result in identity suppression, interfering with students' ability to succeed academically and professionally. METHODS: We conducted interviews with 20 ethnically minoritised medical students, which were analysed thematically, to explore the following: What facilitates and prevents students from being their authentic self during medical school? What learning and teaching strategies can enable students to be or become their authentic self? FINDINGS: Experiences of discrimination, microaggressions and/or racism were the main barriers to authenticity, leading to fear of being discriminated again if students expressed their true self. Lack of diversity, cultural awareness and staff representation were also fundamental barriers. Being authentic was often perceived as contradictory to being professional and a risk that could damage students' reputation. However, when students could express their true self, they felt happier, safer and developed a stronger sense of belonging. DISCUSSION: To enhance authenticity, students need to see better staff representation, role models they can relate and aspire to, such as Black professors. Equity/Diversity/Inclusion/Belonging (EDIB) training needs to become embedded throughout the curriculum and be delivered by facilitators with lived experiences. Other strategies to promote students' authenticity included mentoring, better signposting to complaints procedure and well-being resources and implementation of 'zero tolerance' policies. To our knowledge, this is one of the first studies on the concept of authenticity in medical education and the first study focusing on ethnically minoritised students.
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Estudantes de Medicina , Humanos , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologia , Feminino , Masculino , Racismo/psicologia , Etnicidade/psicologia , Entrevistas como Assunto , Diversidade Cultural , Educação de Graduação em Medicina , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , AutoimagemRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) surgery poses unique challenges. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the learning curve (LC) in RPS surgery, assessing the relationship between surgical experience and outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis was used to analyze 62 RPS surgeries performed by a single surgeon between 2016 and 2022 at our center. RESULTS: The number of cases where the surgeon acted as first operator increased from 3 in 2016 to 13 in 2022. The surgeon operated with his mentor in 66.7 % of cases in 2016, whereas in 7.7 % of cases in 2022. LC consisted of 3 phases. Phase 1 (16 cases), with a negative slope, represented shorter operative time (OT) and fewer number of resected organs (RO). Phase 2 (30 cases) was the plateau phase. Phase 3 (16 cases), with a positive slope, indicated longer OT and more RO. Statistically significant differences were observed in terms of size (p = 0.003), presentation (p = 0.048), number of resected organs (p = 0.046), pattern of resection (p = 0.033), OT (p = 0.006), and length of stay (p = 0.026) between the three phases. CONCLUSION: This study focused on the critical role of LC in RPS surgery, emphasizing its influence on outcomes. We identified three phases, highlighting the surgeon's evolution. This offers a framework for educating sarcoma surgeons and ensuring exposure to increasing surgical complexity. In discussions on sarcoma referral centers and the correlation between case volume and outcomes, this study underlines the importance of evaluating LC to distinguish surgeons qualified to manage sarcoma cases within a referral center.