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Medscape
6 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
How to Embrace Constructive Feedback in Med School
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Receiving criticism from attendings can be challenging, but handling it constructively is crucial for growth. Let's talk about tips for receiving feedback constructively. First, approach feedback with an open mind. Resist the urge to become defensive. Instead, listen carefully and focus on understanding the key points. Second, ask clarifying questions if needed, such as, 'Could you elaborate on what I could improve?' or 'What would you recommend I do differently next time?' This shows your commitment to learning. Third, reflect on the feedback and identify actionable steps to implement the advice. If the criticism feels harsh, remember that it's often intended to help you improve, not discourage you. Last, maintain professionalism by expressing gratitude for the guidance, even if the delivery was difficult. Responding thoughtfully to feedback demonstrates maturity and a willingness to grow, which will serve you well throughout your medical training. Credit Lead image: Medscape, LLC Medscape © 2025 WebMD, LLC Cite this: How to Embrace Constructive Feedback in Med School - Medscape - June 04, 2025.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
New simulation ward opens at Chertsey hospital
A new simulation ward has opened at a hospital in three-bed ward at St Peter's Hospital, in Chertsey, is aimed at "improving patient outcomes" by giving clinical staff and medical students the opportunity to practise simulated medical procedures, including the treatment of cardiac arrest, and major facility is located in the hospital's education centre and funded by the money the trust receives from medical schools for the teaching of students.A spokesperson for Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said it offered "a vast selection of simulation experiences, from clinical skills to the most common scenarios that occur in clinical practice". In addition, there is a complementary simulation suite that can mimic major trauma on the roadside or an attack on the London Pankaj Sharma, former director of education at the trust, developed the new said: "The education landscape is rapidly evolving to train using simulation methods where clinicians and students in all patient professions can practise and receive feedback in a safe environment before going into clinical practice."The ward was officially opened by Mark Roland, the chief medical said: "This is a fantastic achievement and a great resource for our clinicians and students."
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Aspiring eye surgeon's career plan changed by Helpforce NHS scheme
A student said he was inspired by a charity's hospital volunteering scheme to change his intended University student Raahat Shah was studying pharmaceutical chemistry but accompanied his granddad to an eye hospital appointment and he became interested with ophthalmology, the study of eye conditions.A pilot Volunteer to Career programme in the NHS helped him secure medical training and he hopes to become an eye surgeon in the scheme is run by charity Helpforce, which hopes it helps to tackle persistent recruitment problems in the health service. Across England, 48 different NHS organisations have taken part in Volunteer to Shah, from London, was studying at Queen Mary, University of London when he went with his granddad to the Moorfields Eye Hospital in the capital."There was just something about the hospital environment and especially ophthalmology that really appealed to me," he said."No one in my family had been a medic and it seemed like a closed world to me – I had no idea how someone from my background could get into it. But I saw an opportunity here and I grabbed it with both hands," Mr Shah said. Through Helpforce's scheme, Mr Shah volunteered at Moorfields once a week for a year, helping patients, doing admin work and watching staff work."It was amazing. I knew there and then that I wanted to be an eye surgeon. Volunteering in a specialist eye hospital gave me a real insight into that field of medicine," he added."It convinced me that a career in medicine was what I wanted. and ultimately a career in ophthalmology."After finishing his first degree, Raahat is now in his second year of accelerated graduate medical training in Southampton and is currently on a surgical placement at Basingstoke and North Hampshire chief executive, Amerjit Chohan, said its scheme has had a "significant" impact."Together with our partners in NHS trusts and other organisations, we've helped people like Raahat to gain valuable experience before applying for paid roles," he added."Through expertly designed and structured pathways, volunteers can find their niche without the immediate pressure of employment, while being upskilled and given confidence to take into job interviews." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Times of Oman
08-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
RAFO Aviation Medicine course concludes
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) on Thursday marked the conclusion of a course for doctors on aviation medicine. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Salem Al Mandhari, the Ministry of Health's Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation, in the presence of Air Commodore Zahran Nasser Ambusaidi, Acting Commander of the RAFO. The chief guest listened to a briefing about the course, which was held at the RAFO Aviation Medicine Training Centre. Then, he presented certificates to top graduates and honoured the course lecturers. The event was attended by senior officers and RAFO personnel.
