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Medical device human factors testing that includes children and adolescents is set to *increase*. And those participants require corresponding plain-language materials to be properly included. But post-pandemic literacy in under-18s has *decreased*. So medical writers who create these materials will need to combine scientific expertise — encompassing clinical and device-specific domains — with expertise in general and scientific literacy in populations under 18. (Including demographic subgroups!) That's not a trivial job requirement. Literacy by itself is an entire domain of knowledge. So we probably need to expand the range of expert voices who can guide us in all these areas. And I suspect existing AIs are not quite ready to provide that kind of guidance yet. We medical writers are a crucial link between device research teams and these participant populations. This article by Jessica Sanford lays out the variables nicely. https://bit.ly/3y0h1Eu

The findings of the study reveal the need for continued research and collaboration to develop evidence-based strategies for promoting health literacy and behaviour change. . . . . . #digitalhealth #medicalstudents #BMC #medicalstudies #health #literacy

In our recent JAMA Network Open commentary, Dr. Renee Williams and I discuss the significant challenges academic DEI leaders face, which can be mitigated by administrative and financial support, a shared framework, evidence-based practices, and significant investment in senior leadership to advance DEI's academic work and alignment with institutional goals. https://lnkd.in/eRw898Ck

"60% of students who took the MCAT in 2021 were science majors. That means 40% of students came from other backgrounds. So, it’s not at all impossible to get into medical school as a humanities major." #premed #meded #humanities #college #collegeadvice #healthcare

Hear, Hear Tasha R. Wyatt, PhD and Jennifer Randall "although efforts to integrate checklists for assessing bias in educational content represent a sincere effort to address or mitigate harm, such efforts will likely have limited (if any) impact on curricular reform or the actual lived experiences of minoritized students. This is because checklists are not designed for justice-oriented assessment and thus will not create the kind of change needed to transform health professions, especially medical education. What is needed is more attention to the ways whiteness is used to organize health professions education and a deep commitment to faculty development focused on raising educators’ critical consciousness." #equitydiversityinclusion #inclusiveleadership #healthequity #healthjustice #healthcareethics #academicmedicine #dentaleducation https://lnkd.in/ec3yxmFA

More students. More professors. More deans. The numbers document the many gains that women have made in U.S. medical schools over the past two decades. But the advances have been incremental, and some data demonstrate the challenges that continue: Pay and faculty rank still lag behind what they are for men, and the work environment is frequently hostile. (via Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)) https://lnkd.in/gjd8suuc #womeninmedicine #medicine #doctors

I am so pleased to see this report published, having heard a presentation last year from Idia Thurston and Maggie Alegria! Really relevant to our priority to AcademyHealth's priority to build a diverse and equitable #HSR workforce. We need an academic health science field that represents the populations it serves for everyone to enjoy the best possible health. Amid continued debate over how to advance diversity and equity in higher education following the Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action, it is more important than ever to ensure initiatives to increase diversity of academic health science professionals are sustainable and founded in evidence.  The IDEAS (Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Academic Health Sciences) team, comprised of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Northeastern University, conducted one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of evidence-based strategies for improving racial and ethnic equity in graduate-level health programs. Author recommendations: 🔸 Dissemination: Openly share findings to advance racial equity 🔸 Accountability: Develop a community of practice to support a network of implementers 🔸 Power shifting: Develop and establish infrastructure and practices that give power to the public and nonleaders 🔸 Funding: Develop new funding sources that reward data transparency, successful recruitment, retention, and promotion 🔸 Institutional change: Invest in strategies, interventions, and initiatives that have the potential to make long-lasting and profound institutional changes Here is the article: https://lnkd.in/gy_y96pm Ninez Ponce Dr. Monica R. McLemore Laurie Zephyrin Monica Peek Alonzo Plough Ph.D, MPH Deborah Bae Zinzi Bailey, ScD, MSPH Keshia Pollack Porter Ivor Horn, MD, MPH Margo Edmunds, PhD, FAMIA Daniel Dawes Dan Gentry Giselle Corbie Anne Beal, MD, MPH Alyce Adams Reed Tuckson, MD Ryan Eagle Somava Saha, MD MS Michelle Ko, MD, PhD Donna Petersen Rishi Manchanda MD MPH Sandro Galea April Joy Damian, PhD, MSc, CHPM, PMP Laura Magaña Georges Benjamin

What happens when patients and caregivers are involved in an academic setting as co-teachers? How do healthcare professionals learn this new model of partnership-based teaching?  We have answered these questions by exploring our context. If you want to learn more, we are here👇.  Thanks to my research team for this wonderful work and thanks to Educare Lab and all healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers who collaborated. https://lnkd.in/dPXak5eq

Breaking the Silence: Overcoming Mental Health Stigma in Medical Schools In the demanding landscape of medical education, the topic of mental health often remains shrouded in silence. It's imperative to address and dismantle the stigma attached to mental health issues in medical schools. Medical students grapple with intense pressure, and acknowledging the mental health challenges they face is the first step towards fostering a supportive environment. The pervasive notion that seeking help is a sign of weakness needs to be debunked. A call to action involves implementing initiatives that encourage open discussions about mental health, providing accessible counseling services, and establishing robust support networks. By normalizing conversations around mental well-being, medical schools can create a culture where seeking help is not just accepted but encouraged. The mental health of future physicians is as crucial as their medical knowledge. It's time to break the silence, challenge the stigma, and ensure that every aspiring doctor feels supported on their journey toward becoming a healthcare professional. #neet #aiims #mbbs #medical #biology #doctor #neetpreparation #medicalstudent #jee #neetug #neetexam #medico #medicine #chemistry #cbse #science #education #physics #futuredoctor #kota #kotacoaching #doctors #jeemains #neetmotivation #jipmer #iit #neetcoaching #neetaspirants #mbbsstudent #neetpg

🔍 Why rankings matter for academic health?🤔 University of Minnesota Medical School continues to shine in research rankings, attracting funding that leads to healthier lives and better care! 🌟 #MedicalResearch #HealthCare #academia #academicresearch #rankings #universityrankings #highereducation