In most Saudi nursing schools the pedagogy consist of the teacher being the source of knowledge and student are usually having a passive role. The student engagement is very limited and their style of studying consists of memorization. The opportunity to translation of what is learned in the classroom into clinical practice is also limited. The objective of this paper to address the importance ...

While the representation of black students in medical schools rose dramatically from approximately 2 percent in 1965 to more than 7 percent in 1975, gains in the representation of blacks among health professionals have slowed, with blacks currently representing slightly more than 8 percent of first year medical students in the U.S. The underrepresentation of black Americans in the healthcare pr...

OBJECTIVE This article documents the results of ongoing summative program evaluation of a suite of postgraduate courses at The University of Western Australia designed to enhance the educational capabilities, academic leadership and scholarly output of health professionals. METHODS Commencing students were invited to participate in this descriptive, longitudinal study that surveyed students a...

BACKGROUND Interprofessional education (IPE) is a novel teaching and learning initiative where students of more than one health profession learn interactively together. However, despite its potential for improving interprofessional relationships, there is little information regarding the participation of student dietitians in IPE. The aim of this paper was to consider the reaction of student di...

BACKGROUND The great variety of portfolio types and schemes used in the education of health professionals is reflected in the extensive and diverse educational literature relating to portfolio use. We have recently completed a Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) systematic review of the literature relating to the use of portfolios in the undergraduate setting that offers clinical teachers in...

Background: The application of digital educational games in health professions education is on expansion and game-based education usage is increasing. Methods: Diverse databases were searched and the related papers were reviewed. Results: Considering the growing popularity of educational games in medical education, we attempted to classify their benefits, flaws, and engaging factors. Conclus...

This article identifies, defines and reviews the synergy between orofacial myofunctional and orthodontic health with regard to wind instrument performance, and summarizes the skills involved in playing an instrument. (i.e. embouchure, articulation, breath support.) Criteria and strategies for choosing an instrument are outlined via orthodontic classifications, therapeutic value or contraindicat...

Dr. Miller is a Professor of Higher Education in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Nearly 60% of all community colleges field athletic teams with over 72,000 students participating in these sports. That represents approximately 11% of all community college male students (5% of female students). Additionally, community colleges invest ...

Objectives We explored the real cost of training the workforce in a range of primary health care professions in Australia with a focus on the impact of retention to contribute to the debate on how best to achieve the optimal health workforce mix. Methods The cost to train an entry-level health professional across 12 disciplines was derived from university fees, payment for clinical placements a...