MedEd Deep Dive

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore the growing role of Implementation Science (IS) in medical education. Based on a recent narrative review, they dive into how IS helps bridge the gap between…

In today’s episode, Zaynab and Yassin discuss a review that explores innovative training methods for preparing healthcare teams to handle Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs). These incidents, like natural…

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore the potential of using artificial intelligence, specifically large language models like ChatGPT, to generate clinical cases for continuing medical education…

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin dive into a research paper that explores the often-overlooked world of clinical teaching during hospital ward rounds. The study, conducted at a private hospital in …

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore how a low-cost chatbot, VWise, was developed in the UAE to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. They dive into the research behind VWise, including its u…

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore how Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) transitioned from traditional face-to-face medical simulations to an innovative vi…

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore a cutting-edge approach to promoting vaccine confidence through the metaverse. The research paper they discuss envisions a virtual world where interactive t…

This podcast discusses an article that examines the effect of introducing interprofessional education (IPE) concepts on students from various healthcare disciplines in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).…

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore a fascinating research paper that dissects the subtle differences between games, toys, and serious games. The paper presents a formal taxonomy for understan…

In this episode, Zaynab and Yassin explore a research paper comparing four popular questionnaires that measure key competencies in lifelong learning: study orientation, information literacy, and well…

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of moulage—the art of creating realistic wounds and injuries—for medical training. But here's the twist: we’re diving into low-cost alternatives for …

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the Teddy Bear Hospital, a medical role-playing initiative designed to reduce children's anxiety about healthcare. This deep dive into a study fro…

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of escape rooms in medical education. From physical simulations to digital innovations, we explore how escape rooms are being used to teach clinica…

In this episode, we dive into research from the JMIR Medical Education journal that examines the effectiveness of peer learning in clinical skills development for undergraduate medical students. We e…

In this episode, we explore key insights from the GAME 2019 #FuturistForum findings, discussing how lifelong learning, technology, and a shift toward preventive care transform healthcare education an…

In this episode, we explore a study investigating the impact of medical students creating their formative assessments. Using a mixed-methods approach, the researchers discovered that students valued …

In this episode, we explore the evolving world of serious games in health professions education, diving into a study that tracks trends in game-based learning from 1996 to 2018. We discuss how seriou…

In this episode, we explore a fascinating study that introduces a new framework to evaluate serious games, specifically those designed for medical education. The framework breaks down games into thre…