Retrieval Practice: 10 benefits of testing

Tests terrify people, especially when used for summative assessment. But in reality, tests have also helped students learn the material. Retrieval practice, also known as test enhanced learning or the testing effect, has been demonstrated to have more benefits than re-studying the material or multiple choice tests. As per Henry L. Roediger et al.

If students are quizzed frequently, they tend to study more and with more regularity. Quizzes also permit students to discover gaps in their knowledge and focus study efforts on difficult material; furthermore, when students study after taking a test, they learn more from the study episode than if they had not taken the test…

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By Javier Benitez, MD|2019-02-19T18:08:43-08:00Aug 19, 2013|Medical Education|

Patwari Academy videos: EBM Treatment Studies

Dr. Rahul Patwari reviews evidence-based medicine (EBM) concepts specifically regarding treatment studies, as guided by the JAMA Users Guide to the Medical Literature manual. In these first three videos, Rahul provides a brief introduction to the concept of treatment studies and then discusses (1) how to assess whether the results are valid and (2) calculating the risks/benefits of treatment based on the IST-3 trial?

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2019-01-28T21:56:47-08:00Aug 18, 2013|Patwari Videos|

Crisis Resource Management

CRM and SBT… just another set of acronyms in the world of medical education? Don’t we already have enough??

Not quite! Rather, Crisis Resource Management (CRM) is a complementary approach to Simulation Based Training (SBT). It can enhance current ongoing medical simulations or provide foundation for a vigorous curriculum when launching new simulation programs.

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By Nikita Joshi, MD|2016-11-11T19:02:50-08:00Aug 16, 2013|Medical Education, Simulation|

Patwari Academy videos: Spider and Hymenoptera bites

These two videos continue on the theme of envenomations. Watch these great videos on the consequences and management of bites by spiders and Hymenoptera species (bees, wasps, ants). Hymenoptera bites can cause all sorts of complications, but one of the most worrisome includes anaphylaxis, which is also reviewed in the video.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2019-01-28T21:56:58-08:00Aug 11, 2013|Environmental, Patwari Videos|

Patwari Academy videos: Snake bites!

There are about 8,000 snakebites per year in the United States ~~and 10% are fatal~~ (see comments)! If this doesn’t scare you enough to view these videos, watch these videos to see Dr. Rahul’s Patwari’s amazing digital drawing skills. In addition to a brief 4-minute overview on snake bites, Rahul also goes more in depth about crotalids (rattlesnakes) and elapids (coral snakes) specifically.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2019-01-28T21:57:12-08:00Aug 4, 2013|Patwari Videos|

Quick clinical tip: Elson’s test for the finger

Injuries to the hand are fraught with multiple, concurrent injuries. Many injuries may have chronic debilitating complications, if not detected early. One such example is a finger laceration with a concurrent extensor tendon injury, causing delayed boutonniere deformity formation and limited function. Review the anatomy of the extensor tendon. View the video on how to perform the Elson’s test to detect a central slip tendon injury.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2020-12-27T19:00:43-08:00Jul 29, 2013|Orthopedic|

Patwari Academy videos: ECG intervals and segments

Last week, the Patwari Academy videos covered ECG basics on rate, rhythm, and axis. Here is another set of three videos discussing ECG intervals and segments — specifically the PR interval, QRS interval, and ST segments. Again, this is a nice review on ECG concepts.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2019-01-28T21:57:28-08:00Jul 28, 2013|ECG, Patwari Videos|

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