introduction: evidence-based education has been introduced to dentistry as a new educational tool. however, its effectiveness should be evaluated in different educational topics. the aim of this study was to compare the effects of evidence-based and conventional education on radiography assessment before endodontic treatment. methods: in this semi-experimental study 75 senior dental students of...

Undergraduate education and post graduate assessment of junior doctors has changed considerably over the last 20 years. Having progressed from a student to a teacher in general surgery I have questioned previous methods of learning and wonder whether our trainees are now better equipped to take ownership for their undergraduate and post graduate education, and can link their techniques learnt f...

BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice is important to.clinical health care professionals. Clinical nurses can make informed decisions by applying the best evidence to their care. However, standardized curricula on evidence-based medicine are lacking in nursing education programs. This study evaluated a critical appraisal education program and assessed its value in increasing nurses' knowledge of c...

BACKGROUND Internationally, medical schools have long used a variety of approaches to develop hybrid Problem based learning (PBL) curricula. However, Team-based learning (TBL), has gained recent popularity in medical education. TBL maintains the advantages of small group teaching and learning, but in contrast to Problem-based learning (PBL), does not require large numbers of tutors. In 2016, TB...

BACKGROUND Evidence based practice promotes self assessment and ensures delivery of up to date care to patients. The concept of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) in developing countries is still in its infancy where strong opinions drive patient care. METHODS We conducted a cross sectional survey to explore the knowledge, perceptions and attitudes regarding EBM in final year medical students and ...

"Interactive" and "interactivity" are some of the most commonly used terms in instruction. For example, we are often told that multimedia (among other emerging technologies) is superior to "traditional" instruction, often because it is "interactive." However, the term interactivity is a loosely defined term that, according to Rose (1999), seems to deconstruct itself when closely examined. Her i...

OBJECTIVE To describe the development and validation of a test of knowledge and skills in evidence based medicine. DESIGN Cross sectional study. SETTING Family practice residency programme in California; a list server for those who teach evidence based medicine; and an evidence based medicine seminar series. PARTICIPANTS Family practice residents and faculty members (n=43); volunteers sel...

Medical licensure in the United States demands a dynamic and current means to evaluate the competency of physicians seeking to practice medicine. A systematic measuring tool is required--one that is based on actual patient encounters and how physicians should apply their knowledge and skills to the clinical setting according to their level of training and professional development. Osteopathic p...