CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

How to Make Learning Better for New Surgery Residents

New surgery residents often feel lost. They are not sure what they need to learn. A group wanted to change this. They wanted to make a plan. This plan would help new residents. It would give them what they need. First, they talked to the residents. They asked what they needed. They wanted to know w

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Talking About Race: What Doctors and Parents Think

In the United States, conversations about race and racism are often avoided during routine check-ups for kids. This is despite the fact that these topics can greatly affect a child's health and overall well-being. There's a lot of uncertainty about whether families want to have these conversations w

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Faith Meets Health: Training Religious Leaders to Tackle High Blood Pressure in Mwanza

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major health concern in Tanzania. It's a big problem because people often don't trust modern medicine and focus more on spiritual health. This is where religious leaders come in. They are well-respected in their communities and can bridge the gap between he

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Building Better Doctors: Mastering Surgery Handovers

Surgeons need to be excellent communicators. Think about it: how surgeons pass on information to one another during patient care. This process is key. It\'\'s called a surgical handover. Without rules or guidelines for training on this, how can surgeons ensure patient safety? This review focused on

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Teaching Science: Why History, Philosophy, and Culture Matter

Imagine learning science without exploring its fascinating history or debating its philosophical complexities. That was the focus of a recent conference at Boston University, backed by the National Science Foundation. Experts gathered to discuss how understanding the past and foundations of science

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Science Teaching: What History & Philosophy Bring to the Table

Ever thought about how history and philosophy can improve science teaching? In December 2012, Boston University hosted a conference backed by the National Science Foundation. The goal? To figure out how these fields can boost science education in the U. S. The conference brought together experts fr

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