Search Tag: medical education
2024 23 Dec
The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Holloway as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wendy leads a committed and passionate team at ISUOG and has worked with the Society for over 15 years. Wendy is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in driving...Read more
2024 02 Dec
Large language models (LLMs) have emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to significantly impact cardiovascular care. At the ESC 2024 cardiology congress in London, experts explored how these models could improve patient communication, optimise administrative processes, enhance medical education and transform scientific research....Read more
2024 02 Oct
The advent of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has transformed healthcare, offering a digital platform for managing patient data, clinical documentation, and care coordination. While EHRs are integral to clinical workflows, their role in medical education remains underexplored, particularly for medical students in clerkships. A recent review published...Read more
2024 25 Jul
Since 1983, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has meticulously documented the progress and challenges faced by women in academic medicine. These reports offer a national snapshot of women learners, faculty, and administrative leaders, highlighting both representational gains and the cultural shifts needed to achieve true gender...Read more
2024 13 Jun
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, in collaboration with University College at the University of Texas at San Antonio, has launched an innovative dual degree program offering an MD and a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS in AI). This pioneering program, which began in 2022 following its planning stages...Read more
2024 16 Apr
A recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine AI discusses the role of large language models (LLMs), particularly ChatGPT, in artificial intelligence (AI) as virtual problem solvers with human-like text generation abilities. It highlights the potential of LLMs in supporting clinicians and suggests comparing their performance...Read more
2024 16 Apr
A recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine AI discusses the role of large language models (LLMs), particularly ChatGPT, in artificial intelligence (AI) as virtual problem solvers with human-like text generation abilities. It highlights the potential of LLMs in supporting clinicians and suggests comparing their performance...Read more
2024 16 Apr
A recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine AI discusses the role of large language models (LLMs), particularly ChatGPT, in artificial intelligence (AI) as virtual problem solvers with human-like text generation abilities. It highlights the potential of LLMs in supporting clinicians and suggests comparing their performance...Read more
2024 03 Apr
It started with sea anemones at a college lab. As an undergrad in Swarthmore College’s marine biology program, Farah Hussain, MD , used the organisms to study coral bleaching, where a coral turns white from stressors like high temperature or pollution—a tell-tale sign of climate change. That’s when her interest in environmental advocacy began....Read more
2024 19 Feb
The introduction of Apple's Vision Pro has ushered in a new era in the healthcare industry, with its groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) technology poised to transform both medical education and patient care. This innovative headset, retailing at €3,499, combines over 12 cameras and multiple motion sensors with Apple’s latest M2 processors,...Read more
2024 19 Feb
The introduction of Apple's Vision Pro has ushered in a new era in the healthcare industry, with its groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) technology poised to transform both medical education and patient care. This innovative headset, retailing at €3,499, combines over 12 cameras and multiple motion sensors with Apple’s latest M2 processors,...Read more
2022 13 Sep
Rapid developments in radiology and technological advances offer unique educational opportunities that can set the clinical standards for better patient outcomes. Affidea is committed to providing clinical teams with the necessary education and tools to lead the future of radiology. Key Points Radiology has a pivotal...Read more
2020 06 Jul
Virtual reality (VR) technology mostly features eye-catching visuals, interactivity and immersion, making it an effective tool in learning new skills or enhancing one's abilities in doing job-related tasks. You might also like: Feasibility and Potential Benefits of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Intensive Care Unit ...Read more