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Evaluation of chest ultrasound integrated teaching of respiratory system physiology to medical students
Ultrasound imaging is a widely used diagnostic technique, whose integration in medical education is constantly growing. The aim of this study was to evaluate chest ultrasound usefulness in teaching respiratory system physiology, students’ perception of chest ultrasound integration into a traditional lecture in human physiology, and short–term concept retention. A lecture about respiratory physiology was integrated with ultrasound and delivered to third-year medical students. It included basic concepts of ultrasound imaging and the physiology of four anatomic sectors of the body of a male volunteer, shown with a...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - October 4, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Paganini, M., Bondi, M., Rubini, A. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

Collective and experimental research project for masters students on the pathophysiology of obesity
We describe here a collective and experimental research project-based learning (ERPBL) for master’s students that can be used to illustrate some basic concepts on glucose/lipid homeostasis and renal function around a topical issue. The primary objective of this ERPBL was to strengthen students’ knowledge and understanding of physiology and pathophysiology. The secondary objectives were to help students to develop technical/practical abilities and acquire transversal skills with real-world connections. Obesity is a worldwide public health problem that increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and nephrop...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - October 4, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bourlier, V., Conte, C., Denis, C., Dray, C., Guillou, P., Belliure, M., Lorsignol, A., Noël, M., Buffin-Meyer, B. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

An interactive online approach to small-group student presentations and discussions
Student presentations had been widely implemented across content areas, including health sciences education. However, due to various limitations, small-group student presentations in the classroom may not reach their full potential for student learning. To address challenges with presentations in the classroom, we redesigned the assignment by having students present and discuss online using VoiceThread, a cloud-based presentation and discussion tool. First-year students pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree were assigned into small groups to present physiology content and to discuss that content online. This assignmen...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - October 4, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Thor, D., Xiao, N., Zheng, M., Ma, R., Yu, X. X. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

The physics of an academic career
We adopted well-known physics equations to illustrate concepts for developing a successful academic career plan. Formulas for distance, force, momentum, and power are used to explain how to define goals and set a pace that maximizes success potential. Formulas for synergy, balance, and stress are used to highlight common obstacles encountered by both junior (untenured and early career) and established faculty and provide ways to circumvent or limit damage from setbacks. Combined, these formulas provide tips for thriving in an academic environment. (Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education)
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - October 4, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lindsey, M. L., de Castro Bras, L. E. Tags: A PERSONAL VIEW Source Type: research

Designing and implementing a physiology course for a new doctoral occupational therapy program with student feedback
Recently, the Occupational Therapy Department requested a custom-designed medical physiology course for the students in the new occupational therapy doctoral program. The first author, a physiologist with extensive experience in teaching both undergraduate preprofessional and medical students in human physiology, was recruited to design and implement the course. The course was designed to be consistent with the constructivist philosophy that guides the occupational therapy curriculum. The course was offered for the first time during fall/spring 2015/2016 and included both first- and second-year occupational therapy doctora...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - August 17, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Goodman, B. E., Ikiugu, M. N. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

Using whiteboards to support college students learning of complex physiological concepts
Research underscores the importance of retrieval-based practice and application of knowledge for meaningful learning. However, the didactic lecture format continues to persist in traditional university physiology courses. A strategy called whiteboarding, where students use handheld dry erase boards and work in small groups to actively retrieve, discuss, and apply concepts presented in the lecture, has the potential to address challenges associated with actively engaging students in science courses for greater learning. The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the potential benefits of whiteboarding for increasi...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - August 17, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Inouye, C. Y., Bae, C. L., Hayes, K. N. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

Can Facebook pages be a mode of blended learning to supplement in-class teaching in Saudi Arabia?
The aim of this study was to examine the potential of a self-designed Facebook page on Neuroscience, to supplement in-class teaching as a mode of blended learning. Posts were split into multiple choice questions (MCQs), general interest articles, neuroscience-related external links and resources, and lecture notes and PowerPoint presentations. The study was divided into three distinct phases: before, during, and after the Neuroscience block. Student responses were evaluated via a self-developed questionnaire. Grades achieved by students undertaking the block in 2015 and 2014 were recorded, as were the grades achieved by th...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 25, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anwar, K., Sajid, M. R., Cahusac, P., Shaikh, A. A., Elgammal, A., Alshedoukhy, A., Kashir, J. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

An IDeA for enhancing undergraduate research at rural primarily undergraduate institutions
This study documents the efforts of the North Dakota (ND) IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program to assist in the development of undergraduate research programs at four state-supported primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) in ND. The study was initiated in the 2004–2005 academic year and continues to the present. The study shows that gaining initial institutional support for undergraduate research was assisted by providing salary support for faculty involved in undergraduate research. Once research was ongoing, each institution evolved their own unique plan for the use of support from t...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 25, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sens, D. A., Cisek, K. L., Conway, P., Doze, V. A. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

Understanding factors affecting participation in online formative quizzes: an interview study
A positive correlation between performance and participation in formative quizzes and final summative examinations has been reported many times. The goal of the present interview study was to construct a model to explain why students may elect not to engage with formative assessment opportunities. Our medical school’s preclinical curriculum has an established policy of offering weekly online quizzes in all courses during the first 2 yr. Quizzes do not count for credit. Semistructured interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and a formal thematic analysis was applied. A total of 16 in-depth interviews were c...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 25, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Abney, A. J., Amin, S., Kibble, J. D. Tags: HOW WE TEACH Source Type: research

Educational leadership: benefits of stepping outside the classroom
Although most educators have their greatest impact in the classroom, the increased need for diverse learning activities has created new opportunities for leadership. Moreover, many Tenure and Promotion Committees are finding that it is no longer sufficient to consider only lecture hours when evaluating a faculty member’s contributions to the teaching mission of an institution. Accordingly, the career path for an educator in a college or professional school is evolving. A newly recruited faculty member may start out with traditional classroom responsibilities, but activities other than lecture, such as flipped classro...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 25, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Pressley, T. A. Tags: MINI-REVIEW Source Type: research

Explorations in statistics: the assumption of normality
Learning about statistics is a lot like learning about science: the learning is more meaningful if you can actively explore. This twelfth installment of Explorations in Statistics explores the assumption of normality, an assumption essential to the meaningful interpretation of a t test. Although the data themselves can be consistent with a normal distribution, they need not be. Instead, it is the theoretical distribution of the sample mean or the theoretical distribution of the difference between sample means that must be roughly normal. The most versatile approach to assess normality is to bootstrap the sample mean, the d...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 25, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Curran-Everett, D. Tags: STAYING CURRENT Source Type: research

A question-based recall activity during classroom teaching for improving learning process
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 5, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Biswas, R. Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Transepithelial sodium transport across frog skin
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 5, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jared, S. R., Rao, J. P. Tags: ILLUMINATIONS Source Type: research

Clarifying renal clearance by visualizing virtual volumes
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 5, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Guevara, K. A., Milanick, M. A. Tags: ILLUMINATIONS Source Type: research

Using the Olympic spirit to improve teaching and learning process: the biomechanics Olympic Games
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 5, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Carpes, F. P., Souza da Rocha, E., Kunzler, M. R., Mello-Carpes, P. B. Tags: ILLUMINATIONS Source Type: research