Must Reads
What is a ‘Must Read’ for those interested in medical education?
Each month, we identify 3-4 noteworthy articles from the health professions education literature and label them as “must reads.” Selection is based on several criteria including originality and methodological rigor. Our process includes a formal search of the peer-reviewed literature, screening titles and abstracts, full text review, and an editorial meeting to achieve consensus.
Who are we and why are we doing this?
Our reviewers include individuals with expertise in teaching, educational oversight, and research as well as those who are beginning their careers as educational scholars.
The volume of health professions education articles has become overwhelming. In curating some of the best new published papers, we hope to make it easier for all of us to keep abreast of cutting edge educational scholarship and practices.
We’d welcome involvement in the selection process. If you are interested in supporting this work or have perspectives to share, please email Sean Tackett: stacket1@jhmi.edu. You can also follow @MedEdMustReads on X (aka Twitter) to be notified when new must read articles are selected.
(Current Reviewers: Kara Alcegueire, Paul Bain, Kavita Chapla, Scott Kinkade, Andrew Klein, Viviane Liao, Erica Lin, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Bridget O’Brien, Ashley Paul, Julianne Perretta, Carolina Saldanha, Katherine Senko, Julia Shalen, Kiara Smith, Sean Tackett, Scott Wright)
Featured This Month
The Gist
• Organized according to sense-making theory, tips address helping students feel welcome, comfortable seeking accommodations, and able to take part in meaningful relationships.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
The need to support students with disabilities may be clear, but how it can be done may not be. This article can help educators proactively create inclusive learning environments and support individual needs.
The Gist
• Descriptions include coaching at the transition to residency, real-time monitoring of resident behaviors, and automated delivery of individualized content.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
Precision education is a promising concept but may seem abstract to many educators. This article describes early real-world examples and discusses challenges to overcome when attempting to implement precision medical education.
The Gist
• Describes 8 factors affecting selection of resources and 11 ways they were used.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
There are more options to enhance learning than ever before. Education may improve as educators engage with students in integrating new resources into their school’s curriculum.
Featured
The Gist
• Describes 12 features of PME and summarizes supporting evidence.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
The Gist
• Discusses 3 contradictions between CBME vs. PIF: (1) emphasis on outcomes vs. developmental processes, (2) focus on standardization vs. individualization, (3) assessment of discrete behaviors vs. holistic assessment.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
The Gist
• Defines the mentor role, describes relevant principles and theories, and gives practical tips for mentors and mentees.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
The Gist
• Suggests a framework that includes specific actions to be taken by trainees, faculty, programs, institutions, professional societies, and regulatory authorities.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
The Gist
• Described 6 themes in the literature and suggested 3 priorities for future efforts: teaching AI literacy, applying AI for assessment, and understanding human-AI interactions.
WHY THIS IS A MUST READ
The Gist
• Most women worked until the time of their delivery, had inadequate parental leave, and felt their health and the health of their child was compromised by work requirements.