Deficiencies in calculation and applied mathematics skills in pediatrics among primary care interns

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Many new pediatric and family practice residents may lack the mathematical skills required to prescribe for their patients. Twenty-three new family practice residents and 11 pediatric residents took a test evaluating their ability to convert from U.S. to metric units, manage fluids and rehydration, and calculate drug dosages. Pediatricians had an average score of 58% and family practice residents averaged 34%. If doctors were held to the same standards to which nursing schools hold nurses, only one resident would have passed.

Usage, Physicians, Medical professions, Medical statistics

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Successful Teaching of Pediatric Fluid Management Using Computer Method

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A computerized teaching program may be more effective than classroom lecturing and clinical training in teaching pediatric fluid management to medical students. Researchers compared 50 third-year medical students enrolled in a pediatric clerkship. They were assigned to either a computer-based tutorial, or a formal class, on fluid management in pediatric patients. Students who used the self-paced computer program performed better on a knowledge test, and more effectively answered clinical problems requiring complex thought.

United States, Medical students, Education, Intravenous therapy, Computer-based training, Computer based training

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A drop in pediatric subject examination scores after curriculum changes that emphasize general pediatric topics

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Focusing third-year medical students' curriculum on six core objectives of pediatrics brought an improvement in their school grades, but a decrease in a required national test. Grades on the National Board of Medical Examiners' pediatric subject examination declined by approximately 10% when the students were told they must pass tests on all six areas. It is supposed there was a difference of emphasis between the two tests, but as to which is a better indication of fitness to practice, there is no conclusion drawn.

Standards, Pediatrics, Pediatricians, Testimonial, National Board of Medical Examiners

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