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Medical Student Attitudes toward USMLE Step 1 and Health Systems Science – A Multi-Institutional Survey

Teaching and Learning in Medicine | December 9, 2020 | Volume: 33 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 139-153

10.1080/10401334.2020.1825962 | PMID 33289589

Development of Learning Objectives to Guide Enhancement of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Curricula in Undergraduate Medical Education

Teaching and Learning in Medicine | February 24, 2020 | Volume: 32 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 241-249

10.1080/10401334.2020.1724791 | PMID 32090644

Medical School Strategies to Address Student Well-Being: A National Survey

Academic Medicine | January 29, 2019 | Volume: 94 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 861-868

10.1097/acm.0000000000002611 | PMID 30681453

Purpose To describe the breadth of strategies U.S. medical schools use to promote medical student well-being. Method In October 2016, 32 U.S. medical schools were surveyed about their student well-being initiatives, resources, and infrastructure; grading in preclinical courses; and learning communities. Results Twenty-seven schools (84%) responded. Sixteen (59%) had a student well-being curriculum, with content scheduled during regular curricular hours at most (13/16; 81%). These sessions were held at least monthly (12/16; 75%), and there was a combination of optional and mandatory attendance (9/16; 56%). Most responding schools offered a variety of emotional/spiritual, physical, financial, and social well-being activities. Nearly one-quarter had a specific well-being competency (6/27; 22%). Most schools relied on participation rates (26/27; 96%) and student satisfaction (22/27; 81%) to evaluate effectiveness. Sixteen (59%) assessed student well-being from survey data, and 7 (26%) offered students access to self-assessment tools. Other common elements included an individual dedicated to overseeing student well-being (22/27; 82%), a student well-being committee (22/27; 82%), pass/fail grading in preclinical courses (20/27; 74%), and the presence of learning communities (22/27; 81%). Conclusions Schools have implemented a broad range of well-being curricula and activities intended to promote self-care, reduce stress, and build social support for medical students, with variable resources, infrastructure, and evaluation. Implementing dedicated well-being competencies and rigorously evaluating their impact would help ensure appropriate allocation of time and resources and determine if well-being strategies are making a difference. Strengthening evaluation is an important next step in alleviating learner distress and ultimately improving student well-being.