Medical Education Management

Death education in the history of medicine curriculum

Gu Xiaoyang, Jiang Shan

2024, 10(5): 511-516. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.001

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Death education for medical students is crucial, and the history of medicine enables students to look back at human lives over a long period of time and deepen their understanding of diseases, aging and death. By discussing the subject matter of death in the history of medicine course for postgraduates of Peking Union Medical College, it is suggested that the history of medicine can deepen students' understanding of the culture of death in different time and space, enhance their empathy for the relatives of the deceased, and also stimulate them to think about the ethics of medical research.

Exploration and application of science fiction films in teaching of the history of medicine

Li Tong

2024, 10(5): 517-522. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.002

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Emerging biotechnology becomes an important innovative force in human society, while the technical risks involved have aroused many controversies. It is therefore essential to guide students to pay attention to the past and future of emerging biotechnology, understand the complexity and multiple possibilities of scientific and technological development, and establish a correct view of history and the future in the course of the history of medicine. In this regard, science fiction films as 'thought experiments' have a good supporting role. This paper examines two representative examples of emerging biotechnologies to explore the feasibility and practical significance of integrating science fiction films into the teaching of medical history.

Visual turn in the teaching of the History of Medicine

Su Jingjing

2024, 10(5): 523-526. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.003

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Under the influence of the visual turn, the history of image, as the intersection of art history, book history, technological history, scientific history technology history, science history and medical history, has gradually formed a unique analytical framework and methods. In the past, images were often used as embellishment to alleviate resolve seriousness and boredom. This paper will try to multi-dimensionally discusses the relevance, practicability and significance of image history, especially its characteristic methodology and framework in the teaching of the History of Medicine, so as to provide reference for the reform of medical humanities teaching.

Construction of general information technology courses in medical schools under the background of new medical education

Zhao Zhiqiang, Gu Yu

2024, 10(5): 527-531. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.004

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A new generation of information technology has recently been widely used in the medical industry, which not merely propels the development of the industry, but also comes up with higher level requirements for the cross-integration education of medicine and information technology in medical schools. Taking the construction of new medical education as an opportunity, based on the comprehensive analysis of the present situation of information technology education in medical schools, this paper innovatively puts forward the construction thoughts of designing general information technology courses adapted to medical schools, and aims to comprehensively enhance medical students' capacity to resolve clinical practical issues via information technology from three dimensions: basic knowledge, competency and information literacy through the reform and innovation of curriculum content, the innovation of teaching organizing forms and the enhancement of digital cultural atmosphere on campus, to facilitate the deep integration of information technology and medical education, and to advance the competency-oriented education and teaching reform.

Application of PBL combined with MOOC in graduate medical statistics teaching

Zhou Zhen, Wu Wenfang, Chen Hui

2024, 10(5): 532-538. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.005

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The course teaching team proposed a teaching model of project-based learning (PBL) combined with massive open online courses (MOOC) based on the current situation and existing problems of graduate medical statistics teaching. This article provides a detailed explanation of the implementation process of this new teaching model in graduate medical statistics courses. A comparative analysis was conducted on its effectiveness, and the results showed that the PBL combined with MOOC teaching mode has advantages in improving students' learning interest and motivation, expanding learning resources and paths. Moreover, complementing and integrating with traditional teaching modes is an effective way to solve the current difficulties in learning medical statistics courses for graduate students. It provides new ideas for the teaching reform and practice of other courses for medical graduate students.

Application of digital technology in pharmaceutics course construction

Sun Qi, Zhang Shuang, Cui Chunying

2024, 10(5): 539-544. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.006

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Digital technology has been increasingly integrated into college pharmaceutics courses, aligning well with the characteristics of these programs. This paper examines the current situation of pharmaceutics course teaching, analyzes the existing problems in pharmaceutics course teaching, and puts forward strategies for teaching reform through digital technology in areas such as teaching content, teaching method and teaching evaluation. Through the combination of digital techndogy and traditional teaching methods, we aim to innovate curriculum development and utilize digital assessments to provide constructive feedback on teaching effectiveness. This approach seeks to facilitate diversified and personalized learning experiences in pharmaceutics education, enhance student engagement, improve the comprehensiveness and accuracy of evaluations, thereby fostering educational reform and elevating overall teaching quality.

Application of artificial intelligence technology in assisting lumbar puncture examination for postgraduate students

Wang Xuemei, Chen Zhonglue, Jiang Ying, Liu Zhu, Feng Tao

2024, 10(5): 545-550. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.007

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Objective　To explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the examination of lumbar puncture for postgraduate students in neurology.Methods　The lumbar puncture scores were further classified into speech, scene monitoring and motion evaluation, and they would be learned by the machine. Based on previous research, audio algorithm module, monitoring algorithm module and motion evaluation algorithm module are established. AI scores of lumbar puncture examination were compared with examiners' scores for 79 postgraduate students in neurology. Results　AI scores were significantly lower than examiners' scores in speech score (52.86±3.25 points vs. 54.32±2.65 points, P＜0.05), while there was no significant difference between AI and examiners' scores in scene monitoring and motion evaluation (11.24±0.55 points vs. 11.15±0.62 points, P＞0.05; 28.09±11.37 points vs. 28.34±1.21 points, P＞0.05).Conclusion　The application of AI technology in the evaluation of lumbar puncture operation of postgraduate students is objective and feasible, but the performance of the machine AI scoring system needs to be gradually iteratively optimized.

Double-blind review for postgraduate dissertation—taking School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University as an example

Chu Chengcheng, Wang We

2024, 10(5): 551-556. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.008

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As the postgraduates enrollment scale expands year by year, the quality of postgraduate cultivation has attracted much attention. The dissertation is not only a reflection of the scientific achievements of the postgraduate during their study period, but also an important symbol of the quality of postgraduate education. Taking School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University as an example, this paper analyzes the significance, advantages and disadvantages of the current double-blind review of postgraduate dissertations. Based on the problems found in practice, suggestions and measures for improvement are proposed to further improve the double-blind review and enhance the level of postgraduate cultivation.

Application of standardized training system in the refresher training in pathology department

Yan Honglin, Ke Xiaokang, He Huihua, Yu Xinxin, Liu Tian, Yuan Jingping

2024, 10(5): 557-562. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.009

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Objective　To evaluate the application of standardized training system in the refresher training in Pathology Department.Methods　Seventy continuing education students of the Department of Pathology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from January 2016 to August 2023 were selected as the research subjects. Before the teaching reform, 28 continuing education students were selected as the traditional group and received traditional training mode. After the teaching reform, 42 continuing education students were selected as the teaching reform group and received standardized training mode. We conduct theoretical and practical teaching effectiveness evaluation, scientific research evaluation, and teaching satisfaction evaluation through graduation assessment, scientific research paper publication statistics, and questionnaire survey.Results　The average score of the graduation assessment for the teaching reform group students was (98.60±1.43) points, while the average score of the traditional group students was (93.18±3.71) points, with a statistically significant difference (P＜0.0001). The number of articles published by students in the teaching reform group is much higher than that of students in the traditional group. A teaching satisfaction survey conducted in the teaching reform group showed that the satisfaction of the students on the management of education, learning resources, tutors and research guidance was 100%.Conclusion　The standardized training system in the refresher training can significantly improve the clinical comprehensive level of continuing education students, enhance their scientific research ability, and improve teaching satisfaction, which is worth promoting and applying in clinical teaching.

Evaluation of the effect of online and offline anesthesia training

Zhang Benhou, Chi Ping

2024, 10(5): 563-566. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.010

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Objective　To compare the effect of online and offline on anesthesia training for non-anesthesia undergraduate students.Methods　A total of 46 students majoring in public health medicine management from Capital Medical University were divided into traditional group and online group. Twenty-four students for internship on July 4, 2022 were classified as the traditional group, and the traditional offline anesthesia training method was adopted. Twenty-two students for internship on June 28, 2020 were classified as the online group, and the hybrid online anesthesia training method of Tencent conference + operation video sharing + Q&A in class wechat group was adopted. Questionnaire survey was used to evaluate the overall teaching satisfaction and test scores.Results　The overall satisfaction of traditional group and online group were 100% and 95.45% (P＞0.05), respectively. There was no statistical difference in the scores and accuracy rate between the two groups (P＞0.05). Eigty-six point thiry-six percent of the students in the online group were more eager for offline anesthesia training.Conclusion　There were also higher overall satisfaction and better test results on the hybrid online anesthesia training compared with the traditional training, and hybrid online training can be used as a substitute during the special time.

Exploration of training pattern for sphenopalatine ganglion puncture technique

Sun Haiyan, He Mingwei, Pang Jinlei, Guo Xiangfei, Huo Yansong, Ma Jun

2024, 10(5): 567-571. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.011

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Objective To explore an ideal training pattern of sphenopalatine ganglion puncture technique (SPGP) based on anatomical structure. Methods A total of 54 trainee doctors finished one-week training for SPGP in Pain Department of Anesthesia Center, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University from April 2017 to October 2021. The training contents included theoretical knowledge teaching, simulation operation and clinical practice. After the training, theoretical knowledge and clinical practice assessments were carried out and the doctors' satisfaction with teaching was investigated by questionnaire survey. The completed SPGP cases in 1 or 2 years were obtained through follow-up. Results All trainee doctors have passed the theoretical knowledge assessment with score (84.7±5.1) and clinical practice assessment with score (82.9±5.0); 17 doctors (31.5%) got the greatest benefit from theoretical knowledge teaching; 16 doctors (29.6%) got the greatest benefit from simulation-based teaching; 21 doctors (38.9%) got the greatest benefit from clinical practice teaching; 42 doctors (77.8%) were satisfied with the training pattern and 12 doctors (22.2%) were generally satisfied with the training pattern. Forty-five doctors (83.3%) were confident to carry out SPGP independently. forty-seven doctors (87.0%) and 49 doctors (90.7%) carried out SPGP within the first and second years after our training respectively. Compared with the first year, the completion rate of 201-300 cases was significantly higher in the second year after training (P＜0.05). Conclusion This training pattern of SPGP in our center has high satisfaction, which can significantly improve their theoretical level and clinical ability of SPGP, so as to facilitate them to successfully carry out this technique.

Effect of 3D printing technology in thoracolumbar spinal fixation training

Wang Kai, Zhang Xiangyu, Wu Hao

2024, 10(5): 572-576. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.012

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Objective　To investigate the effect of 3D printing technology in thoracolumbar spinal fixation training, and to assist young physicians to master the technique of pedicle screw placement and to enhance the effectiveness of teaching.Methods　Data from the Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University including computed tomography (CT) scan images, were collected to create 1∶1 scale 3D spinal models. A total of 24 young physicians undergoing advanced training in the Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University from September 2021 to September 2023 were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group. In the control group, teaching faculty used cadaveric specimens for simulated screw placement instruction, while in the experimental group, teaching faculty utilized 3D printed models for simulated screw placement instruction. Post-training screw placement assessments, surgical performance evaluations, and survey questionnaires were conducted to assess the teaching effectiveness.Results　In the post-training screw placement assessment, the experimental group achieved significantly higher scores than the control group [(75.5±6.5) points vs. (66.1±3.1) points, P＜0.05]. In the surgical performance evaluations, the experimental group also scored significantly higher in all aspects compared to the control group [(87.3±6.5) points vs. (82.1±6.3) points, P＜0.05]. The experimental group expressed greater satisfaction with the course and educational quality (P＜0.05). Conclusion　The application of 3D-printed models in thoracolumbar spinal fixation training demonstrates significant effectiveness. It enhances the focus and interest of young physicians, aids in improving their clinical fundamental theory and knowledge, effectively elevates their surgical skills, and shortens the learning curve for spinal surgeons.

Application and reflection of STEAM education concept in humanistic literacy education of medical functionality

Ma Jianhui, Zhang Dongmei, Wang Junya, Wang Shiquan, Zhao Haiyan

2024, 10(5): 577-581. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.013

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STEAM (science,technology,engineering,art,mathematics) education is a new interdisciplinary and comprehensive education model. STEAM education was integrated into functional experimental humanistic education, so that students can pay attention to cultivation of humanistic literacy during the process of completing experimental operations. Based on the STEAM education concept, this paper takes functional experimental humanistic education as the research object to explore the teaching mode of improving students' humanistic literacy in medical education.

Aesthetic education philosophy in medical student under "three complete education" background—taking School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University as an example

Xue Qiaodan, Niu Xiaolu, Jia Nan, Wang Ningjing, Wang Jinhui Nie Wei

2024, 10(5): 582-586. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.014

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Three complete education, representing full education, whole process education and comprehensive education, illustrates a pathway of fostering integrity and promoting rounded development of people in university from three dimensions. Adhering to the educational concept of leading aesthetic education by moral education and empowering moral education with aesthetic education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University guides medical students to continuously enhance their inner and spiritual beauty by appreciating and experiencing greatness. We regard "morality establishment and talent cultivation" as the fundamental goal to create a new picture for aesthetic education, take "professional features" as the undertone to strengthen the new ideas of aesthetic education, insist "work integration" as the basic principle to build an innovative system of foster talent and apply "brand activities" as a crucial carrier to lead to new achievements of aesthetic task.The educational reform targets to cultivate a sense of beauty, cultivate sentiments, enlightenment, sound personality throughout the whole process of education, to promote the overall development of medical students.

Reflections and practices of labor education in higher vocational nursing major from three spiritual perspectives

Guo Lei, Jia Xiaoying

2024, 10(5): 587-592. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.015

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This article explores the inherent compatibility between labor education and three spirits of model workers, labor and craftsmanship. In response to the existing problems in labor education in nursing majors in vocational colleges, the article clarifies the ideas of labor education in vocational nursing majors from the perspectives of three spirits, and formulates an implementation plan for labor education in vocational nursing majors based on the "three spirits", providing reference for the development of labor education in vocational nursing majors.

Efficacy and implementation of popular music in aesthetic education in medical colleges and universities—taking Capital Medical University as an example

Yang Jinhan, Kang Gai, Shang Weina, Wang Jun

2024, 10(5): 593-597. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.016

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With the continuous improvement of quality education, the policy of combining five aspects of education has become an indispensable part of education. Popular music is an important part of the development of music education in universities. To understand its implementation strategies in music education in medical colleges, this paper explores the function and implementation status of popular music in music education in medical colleges. It is suggested that popular music can drive the reform of music education in medical colleges. However, the current popular music education in medical colleges has problems such as single course content, outdated methods, and limited space for extracurricular practice. We need to optimize and improve the content, methods, and extracurricular practices of popular music education, so as to ensure the full play of the functions of popular music education in medical colleges.

Closed-loop management of faculty in clinical medical schools

Zhang Yuqing, Cui Jin, Wang Peng

2024, 10(5): 598-603. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.017

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Clinical teachers are the backbone of ensuring the quality of clinical education and cultivating excellent medical talents.Closed-loop management of the faculty is beneficial for the implementation of various training and incentive systems, and continuously optimizing and improving through feedback. This article analyzes the current problems in clinical faculty construction, elaborates on the closed-loop management mechanism including teacher selection, training, motivation, supervision, evaluation, feedback, and exit processes, and provides suggestions for strengthening top-level design, implementing management responsibilities, and enhancing the faculty's ideological and political education, aiming to provide reference for the construction of clinical medical school's faculty.

Current situation of China's postgraduate scholarship evaluation from the perspective of university administrators

Li Yanling, Xu Hang, Qiu Wuqi

2024, 10(5): 604-608. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.018

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Scholarship evaluation is one of the important parts of university education management. This paper studies the current situation and problems of postgraduate scholarship evaluation in China, and puts forward suggestions from the dimensions of clarifying value orientation, refining evaluation rules and optimizing evaluation process, which provides reference for better development of postgraduate scholarship evaluation.

Research on the medical practice education model based on NLP model

Xu Meilin, Quan Rui, Ouyang Huan, Jia Hainnü, Xu Jing

2024, 10(5): 609-613. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.019

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Objective　In the process of exploring medical practice education, a medical practice education model was constructed using members of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Danxin Project as samples, providing reference for the cultivation of high-level medical talents.Methods　Through in-depth interviews with 152 Danxin students and using Nvivo 11.0 qualitative analysis software for grounded theory analysis modeling.Results　A "Danxin Project Medical Practice Education Model" was constructed based on the neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) theory, with an "environment-ability-belief" education mechanism.Conclusion　The Danxin Project has established a "grassroots-strong practice-shaping Danxin" medical practice education model through the construction of an educational environment, cultivation of quality and abilities, and shaping of values and beliefs. It has improved the professional competence and sense of identity of medical students, providing a successful example for the medical practice education model.

Investigation on the effectiveness and needs of general practitioner in a general practitioner job-transfer training—taking the general practitioner transfer training base in Daxing District, Beijing as an example

Yang Xinhui, Liu Mingyi, Xie Miaorong, Li Yaqin, Han Jinhong, Peng Xiaoxiao, Li Yanping, Ma Xiuhua

2024, 10(5): 614-620. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.020

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Objective　To understand the training effect and needs of trainees at Beijing Daxing District General Practitioners (GPs) Transfer Training Base, and to provide reference and guidance for the follow-up GPs transfer training.Methods　This study was a cross-sectional survey and 68 participants who had completed clinical training at the Beijing Daxing District GPs Transfer Training Base from 2019 to 2021 were selected. According to "the General Practitioner Transfer Training Outline" and "the Beijing General Practitioner Transfer Training Rules", we compiled test papers, organized unified assessment, and statistically analysed the results and the influencing factors. A questionnaire survey was conducted to understand the basic situation and training needs of the trainees.Results　The average total score of the trainees was (125.0±9.8) points with a pass rate of 95.5%, and the difference in scores between trainees with different educational backgrounds was statistically significant (P＜0.05). In the single module, the correct answer rates of "community rehabilitation", "common knowledge and skills in ophthalmology" and "common knowledge and skills in rehabilitation " were more than 60%, while "community common chronic disease management", "preventive medicine", "common knowledge and skills in endocrinology" and "common knowledge and skills in kidney medicine" were zero. Eighty-eighe point two percent of the trainees thought that the training was more helpful to their clinical work and that they could apply the training knowledge and skills to actual clinical work with high frequency, but there were differences among trainees of different ages and years of working experience (all P＜0.05). The training method recognised by 66.2% of the trainees was case discussion, and 69.1% of the trainees considered that the most needed training content was the diagnosis and treatment of common and frequent diseases.Conclusion　Trainees are generally qualified in general practice, but modules such as the management of common chronic disease and preventive medicine need to be strengthened. It is recommended that training bases should design training programs oriented to the needs of trainees, and that training should be conducted at different levels to improve the effectiveness of training.

Current status and influencing factors of physical fitness level among medical students

Xu Chen, Gao Lingdi, Meng Xiaochen, Yang Jie, Zhao Yuting, Zhang Dandan

2024, 10(5): 621-628. doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-045X.2024.05.021

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Objective　To investigate the physical fitness level of first-year to fourth-year undergraduate medical students at a medical university in Beijing, and explore its influencing factors.Methods　Physical fitness tests were conducted on students from September to November 2023, according to the "National Student Physical Health Standards (Revised in 2014)". Failing the test was used as the outcome variable. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis were performed to explore the relevant influencing factors.Results　Among the 3 975 medical students who participated in the test, 3 693(92.91%) passed, while 282 (7.09%) failed. Univariate logistic regression results showed that junior year (OR=1.469), "5+3" education program (OR=1.113), and non-medical degree (OR=1.156) were risk factors for poor physical health. Being female (OR=0.235), older in age (OR=0.733), non-Han ethnicity (OR=0.799), sophomore year (OR=0.409), and five-year program (OR=0.854) were protective factors. Multivariate analysis indicated that being female (OR=0.341) and sophomore year (OR=0.403) were protective factors. Junior (OR=1.579) or senior year (OR=1.219), and higher body mass index (BMI) (OR=1.356) were risk factors for failing the physical fitness test.Conclusion　The university should strengthen the campus sports culture, provide targeted education for key student groups, plan sports projects and activities, promote work-leisure balance among medical students, and increase their awareness and enthusiasm for physical exercise.

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