We examine how a policy aimed at improving patient safety by limiting residents’ work hours
brought with it an unintended and unexamined consequence: altered socialization due to …

Methods The authors conducted a single-center, cross-sectional online survey using the
Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) Questionnaire and three open-ended questions around …

… Two of us ( Julia Szymczak and Joanna Brooks) coded the documents separately and then
… Although we did not formally assess intercoder reliability, Szymczak and Brooks generally …

Background Despite the growth of coaching in medical education, many questions remain
about the process of becoming a coach for medical students. We sought to understand the …

The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for oncology patients and clinicians. While
guidelines for oncology care delivery during the pandemic have been established, there …

Context Patients with cancer experience many symptoms that disrupt quality of life, and
symptom communication and management can be challenging. The Edmonton Symptom …

Purpose Basic science medical educators (BSME) play a vital role in the training of medical
students, yet little is known about the factors that shape their professional identities. This multi…

Background: Team-based care has the potential to improve primary care quality and
efficiency. In this model, medical assistants (MAs) take a more central role in patient care and …

Purpose Curricular change is becoming a standard feature of medical schools as they respond
to learners’ evolving needs. Implementing change is not always straightforward, however…

Background The 21 st Century Cures Act Interoperability and Information Blocking Rule was
created to increase patient access to health information. This federally mandated policy has …