Gather around as we unveil some handy tips for all you aspiring medical students who want to venture into the world of research and publishing. We’ve got 12 essential nuggets of wisdom to guide you on this exciting journey. …

The use of single best answer questions in medical education has raised concerns. Clinical uncertainty is inherent in medicine, and there is often no single best answer. Patients don’t typically come into the clinic and ask, “Out of these five diagnoses, which one do you think is most likely?”. Assessing…

Once upon a time, in the bustling city, there was a prestigious medical school. At the school, students aspired to become skilled physicians who could heal the sick and bring comfort to the world. In the heart of the university stood the majestic Anatomy Hall, a grand building where students…

We’ll explore the different medical education programs in China. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in medicine or just curious about how medical education works in China, you’re in the right place. Don’t worry, you won’t need to speak Mandarin or know kung fu to follow along. We’ll cover…

Have you ever watched a video at double speed? This practice is common among many individuals. Even some students do that when watching lecture videos. However, it remains unclear whether this method is efficient for learning and whether it results in significant memory retention loss during the lectures. In an…

Empathy is crucial for physicians. Studies consistently showed that it improves clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. So it is an essential component of medical education. But how can we improve medical students’ empathy? Several methods could be available but a group of researchers from Japan used patient storytelling for this…

Flipped learning is an educational approach where students learn new material outside of class using online resources and class time is used for activities such as problem-solving and discussion. Its aim is to make the most effective use of class time by giving educators the opportunity to work with students…

Medical schools aim to choose the best students at the selection. Even if the definition of the “best” is varying, one of the measures that are commonly considered is high school grades. …

The legal limit for the number of duty hours per week that medical residents are allowed to work is 80 in the USA and 48 in the European Union countries. …