2/13/2008      Carla Pugh Featured in New York Times Article

Dr. Pugh describes her work to the New York Times read more »

2/10/2008      Journal of Hospital Medicine Publication: Wayne, Barsuk, McGaghie

Mastery learning of thoracentesis skills by internal medicine residents using simulation technology and deliberate practice. BACKGROUND: Thoracentesis has been identified as a core competency for hospitalists. Residency training may not provide adequate preparation to perform this procedure. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to use a thoracentesis simulation to assess graduating residents' read more »

1/23/2008      Augusta Webster Grants for Educational Innovation 2007-08 Recipients

Simulation Projects funded by Augusta Webster Grants for Educational Innovation Follow link read more »

11/17/2007      Medicial Education Announcement: Message from Deans Jameson and Curry

We would like to bring to your attention an important new initiative in medical student education, along with some changes in the dean’s administration to ensure appropriate leadership and oversight of this initiative. Most of you should be familiar with the concept of competency-based educational outcomes assessment through the initiative read more »

11/7/2007      Diane Wayne wins Best Presentation by a New Investigator Award at AAMC 2007

News of interest from the RIME (Research in Medical Education) component of the AAMC meetings.

Diane Wayne and her group's work in clinical simulation has won another award, this time as best presentation by a new investigator in 2006 (this year's award recognizes last year's presentations). Diane also presented read more »