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How Do You Treat Second-Degree Cystocele?How Do You Treat Second-Degree Cystocele?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

New Resource: Endocrine Physiology, 4e Endocrine Physiology, 4e provides comprehensive coverage of the basic science and anatomy behind endocrine function and is the best endocrine review available for the USMLE Step 1.
(Source: AccessMedicine Updates)
Source: AccessMedicine Updates - June 8, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news

What Went Wrong When This Woman Was on the Table?What Went Wrong When This Woman Was on the Table?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

What Is Causing the Change in the HIV-Positive Man's Vision?What Is Causing the Change in the HIV-Positive Man's Vision?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

Is This Patient's Restlessness a Result of His Neuroleptic Medication?Is This Patient's Restlessness a Result of His Neuroleptic Medication?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

Can You Identify These Flu-like Symptoms in an 8-Year-Old Boy?Can You Identify These Flu-like Symptoms in an 8-Year-Old Boy?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

New Resource: Histology & Cell Biology: Examination & Board Review, 5eHistology & Cell Biology: Examination & Board Review, 5e is a complete one-stop review of the clinically important aspects of histology and cell biology, and the ideal review resource for course exams and the USMLE.
(Source: AccessMedicine Updates)
Source: AccessMedicine Updates - May 15, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news

What Is Causing Tremors in this Elderly Man's Hand?What Is Causing Tremors in this Elderly Man's Hand?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

What Is Causing This Woman's Tunnel Vision?What Is Causing This Woman's Tunnel Vision?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

Guidelines for Writing Department of Medicine Summary Letters
Medical students pursuing an internal medicine residency position often require a department of medicine (DOM) letter, also known as a “chair's letter” for their residency applications. DOM letters have the potential to provide important information about student attributes from the perspective of experienced internal medicine educators, but this potential is often unfulfilled. In a 2012 Association of American Medical Colleges survey, 72% of internal medicine residency program directors indicated that they used letters of recommendation (LORs) when deciding whether to invite an applicant for an interview. Yet, when ra...
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - April 13, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Valerie J. Lang, Brian M. Aboff, Donald R. Bordley, Stephanie Call, Kent J. DeZee, Sara B. Fazio, Matthew Fitz, Paul A. Hemmer, Lia S. Logio, Diane B. Wayne Tags: AAIM perspectives Source Type: research

59 E-Books New on JEFFLINE
Scott Library added these 59 e-books in January and February to the growing collection: Activity Analysis, Creativity, and Playfulness in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Advanced Performance Improvement in Health Care Andreoli and Carpenter’s Cecil Essentials of Medicine AWHONN High-Risk and Critical Care Obstetrics Benumof and Hagberg’s Airway Management Berek & Novak’s Gynecology Biostatistical Methods: The Assessment of Relative Risks Breast MRI: A Case-Based Approach Brochert’s Crush Step 2: The Ultimate USMLE Step 2 Review Chronic Pain: A Primary Care Guide to Practical Management Civetta,...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - February 18, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Gary Kaplan Tags: All News Clinicians Researchers Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: news

Application essays and future performance in medical school: are they related?
Conclusions: These findings raise questions about the utility of matriculation essays, a resource-intensive admission requirement. PMID: 23330895 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Teaching and Learning in Medicine)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Medicine - January 1, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dong T, Kay A, Artino AR, Gilliland WR, Waechter DM, Cruess D, Dezee KJ, Durning SJ Tags: Teach Learn Med Source Type: research

Predictors of Matching in an Ophthalmology Residency Program
Purpose: To examine the characteristics of US medical students applying for ophthalmology residency and to determine the predictors of matching. Design: A retrospective case series. Participants: A total of 3435 medical students from the United States who applied to an ophthalmology residency program from 2003 to 2008 were included. Methods: Matched and unmatched applicants were compared and stratified by predictor variables, including United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 score, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) status, medical school reputation, and medical school geographic region. Differences in propo...
Source: Ophthalmology - December 26, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Allison R. Loh, Damien Joseph, Jeremy D. Keenan, Thomas M. Lietman, Ayman Naseri Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Psychometric Properties and Podiatric Medical Student Perceptions of USMLE-style Items in a General Anatomy Course.
Conclusions: Students valued USMLE-style items. These data, coupled with the psychometric data, suggest that USMLE-style items can be successfully incorporated into a basic science course in podiatric medical education. Outcomes from students who recently took the APMLE Part I suggest that incorporation of USMLE-style items into the general anatomy course was a successful measure and prepared them well. PMID: 23204205 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - November 1, 2012 Category: Podiatry Authors: D'Antoni AV, Dilandro AC, Chusid ED, Trepal MJ Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Can We Predict Which Residents Are Going to Pass/Fail the Oral Boards?
Conclusions: Compared with a control group of residents from the same program, residents who passed the ABSCE examination on the first attempt were more likely to have higher USMLE Step 2 and professional communication scores. USMLE Step 1 scores and English as a native language were not associated with certifying examination pass rates. These criteria may offer guidance for residents preparing to take the ABSCE and may aid in the selection of residents for residency programs. Larger studies to validate these findings and to investigate the role of improving communication skills and conducting interventions between the 1s...
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - October 29, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Vijay K. Maker, Marco M. Zahedi, Dana Villines, Ajay V. Maker Tags: 2012 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

Anesthesiology resident personality type correlates with faculty assessment of resident performance
Conclusions: Personality preference type was not associated with resident performance on standardized examinations, but it was associated with faculty evaluations of resident performance. Residents with Sensing personality preference were evaluated more favorably on global and focal faculty evaluations than those residents who chose the Intuition preference. Extraverted residents were evaluated more favorably on global but not focal assessment of performance. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - October 25, 2012 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Randall M. Schell, Amy N. DiLorenzo, Hsin-Fang Li, Regina Y. Fragneto, Edwin A. Bowe, Eugene A. Hessel Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research

A Six Year Head-to-Head Comparison of Osteopathic and Allopathic Applicants to a University-Based, Allopathic General Surgery Residency
Conclusions: No single screening tool exists for selecting a successful general surgery resident. We are seeing increased numbers of osteopathic applicants. Many criteria used to evaluate applicants do not apply to osteopathic applicants, but our comparison of common selection variables on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application did not demonstrate an overall difference. While our analysis demonstrated a statistically higher USMLE Step 1 score by osteopathic applicants, they may only self-report favorable data. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 31, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Lisa L. Schlitzkus, Christopher J. Clark, Steven C. Agle, Paul J. Schenarts Tags: 2012 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

Predictors of Success in a Urology Residency Program
Conclusions: Performance as a surgery intern predicts future performance as a GU Resident. “Good” test takers as medical students and as interns continue to test well as GU residents. Early identification, intervention, and mentoring while still an intern are essential. Selection criteria we currently use to select GU residents are surprisingly predictive. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 6, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Shaun G. Grewal, Lawrence S. Yeung, Steven B. Brandes Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research

A Multicenter Analysis of the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program and American Board of Ophthalmology Written Qualifying Examination Performance
Conclusions: The OKAP examination, especially in the third year of residency, can be useful to residents to predict the likelihood of success on the high-stakes WQE examination. Financial Disclosure(s): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article. (Source: Ophthalmology)
Source: Ophthalmology - July 30, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Andrew G. Lee, Thomas A. Oetting, Preston H. Blomquist, Geoffrey Bradford, Susan M. Culican, Carolyn Kloek, Chandrasekharan Krishnan, Andreas K. Lauer, Leah Levi, Ayman Naseri, Steven E. Rubin, Ingrid U. Scott, Jeremiah Tao, Sonal Tuli, Martha M. Wright, Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Does Resident Ranking During Recruitment Accurately Predict Subsequent Performance as a Surgical Resident?
Conclusions: Based on these findings, we recommend surgery programs may be better served by utilizing a more structured resident ranking process and that subsequent adjustments to the rank list generated by this process should be undertaken with caution. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - July 30, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Jonathan P. Fryer, Noreen Corcoran, Brian George, Ed Wang, Debra DaRosa Tags: 2012 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

How Should Unmatched Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants Proceed?
CONCLUSIONS: By completing a surgical internship, unmatched students may increase their chances of matching. Students considering academic programs should ensure their academic record meets certain benchmarks and may consider a research year but risk limiting their acceptance to academic programs. PMID: 22826011 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research)
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - July 24, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Amin NH, Jakoi AM, Cerynik DL, Kumar NS, Johanson N Tags: Clin Orthop Relat Res Source Type: research

The Use of a Surgery-Specific Written Examination in the Selection Process of Surgical Residents
Conclusions: An SSWE is a good method to identify residents who will later do well on the ABSITE. It is a better method than using the more general USMLE. Since the ABSITE has been shown to correlate with performance on board examinations, residency programs interested in identifying candidates that will do well on their board examinations, should consider incorporating an SSWE into their application process. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - June 25, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel T. Farkas, Kamal Nagpal, Ernesto Curras, Ajay K. Shah, John Morgan Cosgrove Tags: 2012 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

Selection, Mentorship, and Subsequent Placement of Preliminary Residents Without a Designated Categorical Position in an Academic General Surgery Residency Program
Conclusions: A symbiotic relationship can exist between a general surgery residency program and preliminary R1s. An approach that focuses on scramble day recruitment, frequent mentorship meetings, and an active role in secondary placement results in successful placement into categorical positions for the vast majority. In that regard, we would argue that we have provided equal career mentorship to these graduated students in comparison with their medical schools of origin. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - May 31, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Paul Montero, Robert Powell, Claire M. Travis, Mark R. Nehler Tags: 2012 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

Medical education accreditation in Mexico and the Philippines: impact on student outcomes
Conclusions These findings support the value and usefulness of accreditation in Mexico and the Philippines by linking accreditation to improved student outcomes. (Source: Medical Education)
Source: Medical Education - May 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Marta van Zanten, Danette McKinley, Irene Durante Montiel, Concepcion V Pijano Tags: accreditation Source Type: research

Predicting Board Performance in Pediatrics
Early identification of trainees at risk for board failure may allow for prompt effective intervention. The utility of in-training exam (ITE) and USMLE Step 1 and 2 score thresholds in predicting board performance has not been well defined. (Source: Academic Pediatrics)
Source: Academic Pediatrics - May 1, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kimberly A. Boland, Tara McKinley, Keith P. Cross, Michelle D. Stevenson Tags: APPD Research Abstracts 2012 Source Type: research

Residency selection: do the perceptions of US programme directors and applicants match?
Conclusions Residency candidates universally understand the importance of USMLE Step 1 scores in maintaining a competitive application. However, significant differences exist among AMGs, USIMGs and non‐USIMGs in their perceptions of the value of other applicant criteria, which may place some applicants at a disadvantage. A small but growing number of PDs currently use Internet resources to learn more about applicants and base their recruitment decisions in part on the information they encounter. At present, applicants are generally unaware of the implications their online activity may have on their selection for resid...
Source: Medical Education - April 20, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Pauline H Go, Zachary Klaassen, Ronald S Chamberlain Tags: making choices Source Type: research

Academic and professional career outcomes of medical school graduates who failed USMLE Step 1 on the first attempt
This study sought to determine the academic and professional outcomes of medical school graduates who failed the United States Licensing Examination Step 1 on the first attempt. This retrospective cohort study was based on pooled data from 2,003 graduates of six Midwestern medical schools in the classes of 1997–2002. Demographic, academic, and career characteristics of graduates who failed Step 1 on the first attempt were compared to graduates who initially passed. Fifty medical school graduates (2.5 %) initially failed Step 1. Compared to graduates who initially passed Step 1, a higher proportion of graduates w...
Source: Advances in Health Sciences Education - April 7, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Advances in Health Sciences Education Source Type: research

Revitalizing pathology laboratories in a gastrointestinal pathophysiology course using multimedia and team-based learning techniques.
Abstract In 2008, we changed the gastrointestinal pathology laboratories in a gastrointestinal pathophysiology course to a more interactive format using modified team-based learning techniques and multimedia presentations. The results were remarkably positive and can be used as a model for pathology laboratory improvement in any organ system. Over a two-year period, engaging and interactive pathology laboratories were designed. The initial restructuring of the laboratories included new case material, Digital Atlas of Video Education Project videos, animations and overlays. Subsequent changes included USMLE board-st...
Source: Pathology, Research and Practice - March 28, 2012 Category: Pathology Authors: Carbo AR, Blanco PG, Graeme-Cooke F, Misdraji J, Kappler S, Shaffer K, Goldsmith JD, Berzin T, Leffler D, Najarian R, Sepe P, Kaplan J, Pitman M, Goldman H, Pelletier S, Hayward JN, Shields HM Tags: Pathol Res Pract Source Type: research

Making July Safer: Simulation-Based Mastery Learning During Intern Boot Camp
Conclusions: An SBML boot camp allows for individualized training, assessment, and documentation of competence before interns begin providing medical care. (Source: Academic Medicine)
Source: Academic Medicine - February 6, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

The affect of academic "misrepresentation" on residency match outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS: Applicants that list multiple unpublished manuscripts have a significant competitive advantage in matching into a dermatology residency, even if these manuscripts remain unpublished. PMID: 22301038 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Dermatol Online J)
Source: Dermatol Online J - February 6, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Maverakis E, Li CS, Alikhan A, Lin TC, Idriss N, Armstrong AW Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research

Training for Marathon USMLE ExamsTraining for Marathon USMLE Exams
To get ready for the USMLE and other lengthy exams, you must build up your test-taking endurance. Here's how to get started. Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Ask the Expert Source Type: news

Does self‐reported clinical experience predict performance in medical school and internship?
Conclusions Our results suggest that applicants who self‐report previous clinical experience may not be better candidates. In fact, on some measures of performance, these applicants may actually perform worse than those who report no clinical experience. (Source: Medical Education)
Source: Medical Education - January 14, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anthony R ArtinoWilliam R GillilandDonna M WaechterDavid CruessMargaret CallowaySteven J Durning Tags: admissions Source Type: research

Clinical Experience Correlates With Surgical Examination Scores
Conclusions: We found that students experiencing higher clinical volumes on surgical services, but less self-study time demonstrated statsically higher academic performance on objective evaluation, suggesting clinical experience may be of higher value than self-study and reading. Thus, as the structure of our training system adapts to abide by the duty hour restrictions for trainees, we must be conscientious that certain experiences on the floors and in the operating room are invaluable and cannot be substituted. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 14, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: Y. Vigneswaran, B. Gabryszak, C. Golner, L. Fogg, S.D. Bines, J.A. Myers Source Type: research

The Surgical Clerkship: A Contemporary Paradigm
Conclusions: 1) A quality clerkship experience in Surgery can be provided by a non-traditional community-based system, 2) the distributed campus model does not lead to inequality of learning opportunities or surgical experiences, 3) Both students and community faculty strongly support the tutorial model, 4) Student learning has been confirmed by national metrics. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 14, 2012 Category: Surgery Authors: E.L. Bradley, A.B. Littles, L.J. Romrell Source Type: research

The Predictive Value of General Surgery Application Data for Future Resident Performance
Conclusions: Within our system, INTERVIEW, USMLE STEP1, and SKILL predict successful completion of a general surgery residency. In contrast to prior reports, female sex, ethnicity, medical school grades, or Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (AOA) status were not significant. The variable SKILL is novel and highlights the importance of nonacademic background data. Our data indicate STEP1 is an independent predictor of resident success in general surgery and should maintain an important role in general surgery applicant screening. The ideal screening threshold is likely > 215. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - October 15, 2011 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel Mark Alterman, Thomas M. Jones, Robert E. Heidel, Brian J. Daley, Mitchell H. Goldman Tags: 2011 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

United States medical licensing examination step 1 two-digit score: a correlation with the american board of pathology first-time test taker pass/fail rate at the university of pittsburgh medical center.
Conclusions.-In the UPMC pathology program, 2-digit scores on USMLE step 1 of 90 or more and 80 or less were strong measures of ABP first-time pass/failure rates, whereas scores of 81 to 89 were less-accurate measures. The USMLE step 1 score is one of many criteria that can be used for screening applicants for a pathology residency program. PMID: 21970491 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)
Source: Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - October 1, 2011 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Picarsic J, Raval JS, Macpherson T Tags: Arch Pathol Lab Med Source Type: research

An ERAS-Based Survey Evaluating Demographics, United States Medical Licensing Examination Performance, and Research Experience Between American Medical Graduates and United States Citizen International Medical Graduates: Is the Bar Higher on the Continent?
Conclusions: USIMGs require higher USMLE scores than their AMG counterparts to be considered for categorical general surgery residency positions. However, excellence on the USMLE neither ensures an invitation to interview nor categorical match success. A well-rounded application in conjunction with a practical application strategy is critical for USIMGs to achieve success in attaining a general surgery residency position. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - September 26, 2011 Category: Surgery Authors: Pauline H. Go, Zachary Klaassen, Ronald S. Chamberlain Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research

Changing Recruitment Outcomes: The "Why" and The "How" [BRIEF REPORTS]
Conclusion: Changes in the recruitment process can favorably alter match outcomes. (Source: Acad Psychiatry)
Source: Acad Psychiatry - July 28, 2011 Category: Psychiatry Authors: MacLean, L., Pato, M. T. Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research

Standardized Patient-Narrated Web-Based Learning Modules Improve Students’ Communication Skills on a High-stakes Clinical Skills Examination
We describe an innovative web-based SP module using detailed SP and faculty commentary to teach communication skills. SETTING A public medical school in 2008–2009. PARTICIPANTS Fourth-year medical students. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION A 90-minute web-based module with three simulated clinical encounters was narrated by an expert clinician and SP to explain expected history-taking, physical examination, and communication skills behaviors. All 147 students were encouraged to review the module one month before the CPX. PROGRAM EVALUATION One hundred and six...
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - July 18, 2011 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Journal of General Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Assessing clinical reasoning skills in scenarios of uncertainty: convergent validity for a script concordance test in an emergency medicine clerkship and residency.
Conclusions: The SCT-EM shows promise as an assessment that can be used to measure clinical reasoning skills in the face of uncertainty. Future research will compare performance on the SCT to other measures of clinical reasoning abilities. PMID: 21676061 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing)
Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing - May 31, 2011 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Humbert AJ, Besinger B, Miech EJ Tags: Acad Emerg Med Source Type: research

Assessing Clinical Reasoning Skills in Scenarios of Uncertainty: Convergent Validity for a Script Concordance Test in an Emergency Medicine Clerkship and Residency
Conclusions: The SCT‐EM shows promise as an assessment that can be used to measure clinical reasoning skills in the face of uncertainty. Future research will compare performance on the SCT to other measures of clinical reasoning abilities. (Source: Academic Emergency Medicine)
Source: Academic Emergency Medicine - May 31, 2011 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Aloysius J. HumbertBart BesingerEdward J. Miech Source Type: research

Help for Taking the USMLE Step 1
Getting ready for the USMLE Step 1? Jefferson’s Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society has a guide for that! The popular AOA guide series will coach you on each step of your USMLE journey. The 2011 edition of the guide for Step 1 has just been posted. Written by Jefferson students for Jefferson students, the guide is filled with tips on the best texts, question banks, study techniques and more. You’ll find it at http://jeffline.jefferson.edu/Students/USMLE/ Not familiar with the AOA guide series yet? You’ll find over a dozen of them at http://jeffline.jefferson.edu/Students/AOA/index.html#guides, to help you...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - April 19, 2011 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Koopman Tags: All News Students Source Type: news

Latest E-Book Additions
Scott Memorial Library continues to build its electronic book collection, adding the latest new titles from a variety of publishers. To access any of these, visit the e-books page and use the link in the catalog. AACN Essentials of Critical-Care Nursing, 2nd ed. Clinical Laboratory Hematology, 2nd ed. Current Essentials of Medicine Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 4 Handbook of Drug Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes, 2nd ed. Measurement in Nursing and Health Research, 4th ed. MKSAP for Students 4 Neuro Notes Clinical Pocket Guide Neurology PreTest Self Assessment & Review, 7th ed. Population Health Pract...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - March 14, 2011 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Koopman Tags: All News Clinicians Researchers Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: news

USMLE, derm ITE scores tally
New research suggests that Step 1 scores on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) correlate significantly, though moderately, with dermatology resident in-training exam (ITE) scores, HealthDay News reports. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Source: Modern Medicine - February 8, 2011 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

How We Select Our Residents—A Survey of Selection Criteria in General Surgery Residents
Conclusions: Even though all general surgery programs have a wide range of screening/selection criteria, USLME Step 1 is the single most important factor for preliminary screening, and the interview is the most important factor in determining the final selection. The final selection is relatively subjective and based on a combination of interview, USLME scores, research experience, and personal judgment. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - December 31, 2010 Category: Surgery Authors: George Makdisi, Tetsuya Takeuchi, Jennifer Rodriguez, James Rucinski, Leslie Wise Tags: 2010 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

Effects of comprehensive educational reforms on academic success in a diverse student body
Conclusions The effect sizes in these performance improvements surpassed those previously reported for isolated interventions in curriculum and student support. This success is likely to have resulted from the broad‐based, mutually reinforcing nature of reforms in multiple components of the education system. The results suggest that a narrow reductionist view of educational programme reform is less likely to result in improved educational outcomes than a system perspective that addresses the coordinated functioning of multiple aspects of the academic enterprise. (Source: Medical Education)
Source: Medical Education - November 10, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Steven A LiebermanMichael A AinsworthGregory K AsimakisLauree ThomasLisa D CainMelodee G MancusoJeffrey P RabekNi ZhangAnn W Frye Source Type: research

Four New Exam Prep E-Books on JEFFLINE
Among the twenty-two e-books newly added to JEFFLINE are these four test prep guides: Adult and family nurse practitioner certification examination : review questions and strategies First aid for the USMLE step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) Lippincott’s illustrated Q&A review of microbiology & immunology Nurse practitioner certification examination and practice preparation You can check what’s new in e-books, print books and LRC items anytime. Other e-books newly added on JEFFLINE: American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of Alzheimer disease and other dementias Cancer cytogenetics Clinical...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - November 4, 2010 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Gary Kaplan Tags: All News Clinicians Researchers Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: news

The Utility of Pre-Residency Standardized Tests for Anesthesiology Resident Selection: The Place of United States Medical Licensing Examination Scores.
Conclusions: The USMLE is a significant predictor of residency ABA/ASA In-Training Examination and ABA written examination performance in anesthesiology. Our program has significantly increased its average written board examination performance while increasing the relative importance of USMLE in resident selection. PMID: 21048098 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - November 2, 2010 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Guffey RC, Rusin K, Chidiac EJ, Marsh HM Tags: Anesth Analg Source Type: research

The Electronic Residency Application Service Application Can Predict Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Competency-Based Surgical Resident Performance
Conclusions: The ERAS application is useful for predicting subsequent competency based performance in surgical residents. Receiving honors in the surgery clerkship, which has traditionally carried weight when evaluating a potential surgery resident, may not be as strong a predictor of future success. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - October 31, 2010 Category: Surgery Authors: Amy M. Tolan, Amy H. Kaji, Chi Quach, O. Joe Hines, Christian de Virgilio Tags: 2010 APDS Spring Meeting Source Type: research

Correlation of USMLE Step 1 scores with performance on dermatology in-training examinations
Conclusions: There is a moderate correlation between USMLE and ITE scores, with USMLE scores explaining ∼26% of the variability in ITE scores. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - October 31, 2010 Category: Dermatology Authors: Katherine Fening, Anthony Vander Horst, Matthew Zirwas Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research