BMC Medical Education

Abstract Background The Attitude, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module—integral to India’s competency-based medical curriculum—has been designed to foster professionalism, empathy, and ethical decision-making among students graduating from medical colleges in India. However, the process of delivering AETCOM sessions remains insufficiently assessed. Focusing on Phase-III, Part-II MBBS student…

Abstract Background Transition to residency (TTR) courses are increasingly implemented in U.S. medical schools and result in increased confidence among incoming residents (Acad Med J Assoc Am Med Coll 90:1324-1330, 2015, Acad Med 90:1116, 2015). There is limited literature describing TTR courses in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). This study aimed to characterize the structure, content, and per…

Abstract Accurate interpretation of chest X-rays is a critical clinical skill, yet radiology training in medical education remains limited and often fails to provide broad exposure to a wide variety of conditions, including those that are rare, subtle, or easily confused with one another. Although artificial intelligence (AI) has shown impressive performance in medical image classification, its p…

Abstract Background Medical students often enter oral exams with insufficient preparation, especially in articulating knowledge under stress. To improve communication and structured answering, we developed a peer-teaching-based exam training simulating oral exams. Methods A total of approximately 190 third-semester medical students participated in the study. In groups of five, they alternated bet…

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate students’ subjective educational experiences related to cold- and hot-run practical training on the handling of unsealed radioactive sources by radiological technologists, using quantitative and qualitative methods. To the best of our knowledge, few studies have provided a structured quantitative comparison of perceived safety-related learning expe…