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    Enlightenment from the reversion of the basic medical education WFME global standards for quality improvement
    Li Man, You You, Wang Yuanyuan, Xie Ana, Wang Weimin
    2025, 45 (12):  883-888.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20231123-00518
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    World Federation for Medical Education plays a major role in the developing of global standards and promoting medical education reform as a NGO aiming of enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide. The WFME global standards has a positive influence on the establishment of global medical accreditation system so as to assure the quality of medical education in different countries and regions. In 2020, WFME revised basic medical education WFME global standards in the 2015 revision, adjusting the evaluation concept, expression form and content. This paper compares two versions of standards, elaborates on the core changes in the 2020 version, and in light of the specific context of accreditation of medical education in China, proposes several recommendations. These include emphasizing the guiding role of educational evaluation theory, reflecting the balanced guidance of medical education at both macro and micro levels, and paying attention to the influence of regional environments and socio-cultural contexts on medical educationin the formulation and revision of standards for medical education. The discussion aims to provide insights and references for the revision of standards for basic medical education in China.
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    Research fronts analysis of medical education based on web of science (2025)
    Wen Deliang, Li Honghe, Song Xinzhi, Xin Chunyu, Tan Jiaxi
    2025, 45 (12):  889-894.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250410-00400
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    Objective Understanding the research fronts in the field of medical education and the distribution of published papers in China. Methods On March 21, 2025, based on the web of science (WOS), with medical education as the theme, CiteSpace and WOS analytical tools were used for co-citation cluster analysis and publication volume analysis of the included literature. Results A total of 5 233 articles were included. Cluster analysis revealed six main research fronts in 2024: professional identity formation, large language model, precision education, extended reality, artificial intelligence, and covid-19 pandemic. From 2015 to 2024, the proportion of China′s published papers rose from 2.6% (64/2 469) in 2015, ranking seventh, to 11.1% (583/5 233) in 2024, ranking second. Conclusions Precision education has become an emerging research front in 2024, artificial intelligence research has received continuous attention. The global contribution proportion of Chinese medical education research literature has demonstrated progressive growth.
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    Research Capacity Cultivation
    Research on impact of mentor guidance on research output among eight-year medical graduates
    Zhang Weihan, You You, Xie Ana, Wang Weimin
    2025, 45 (12):  895-899.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20240302-00198
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    Objective To examine the impact of mentor guidance on the research productivity among eight-year medical graduates and the mediating role of research self-efficacy. Methods Between May and August 2022, a self-developed questionnaire was distributed to 1 367 eight-year medical graduates from 11 universities. Mentor guidance variables were assignment of a faculty mentor during the undergraduate phase, mandatory publication requirement, and satisfaction with thesis supervision. Research output metrics were annual first- or corresponding-author publications and the highest impact factor achieved. Pearson correlations were computed, and mediation was tested with PROCESS Model 4. Results Overall, 561 (41.0%) had a mentor during their undergraduate stage, 586 (42.9%) were subject to a publication requirement, the average satisfaction with thesis guidance was 4.02±0.86, and the average research self-efficacy score was 3.28±0.90. Graduates published an average of 0.43 papers per year as first author, and the average highest impact factor was 3.00. Mentor assignment and publication requirement exerted significant positive indirect effects on annual first-author output through research self-efficacy (β=0.089 and 0.056, respectively). The Bootstrap 95% confidence intervals for both indirect effects did not include 0. Conclusions Mentorship exerted a positive effect on the research productivity of eight-year medical students through the mediating mechanism of research self-efficacy. Early allocation of mentors coupled with appropriate publication requirements during the undergraduate period is recommended to optimise long-term research output.
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    Teaching Methods
    Study on knowledge graph empowering the training of clinical thinking
    Yan Jingrui, Deng Weimin, Zhang Shijie, Mo Jing, Wen Ke, Yu Li
    2025, 45 (12):  900-905.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250126-00102
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    Objective To evaluate the efficacy of knowledge graph platform in training of clinical thinking for medical students within a case-based learning (CBL) curriculum. Methods A controlled experiment was adopted. During the CBL period from October 2023 to January 2024, a cluster sample of 177 clinical medicine students (″5+3″ integrated program) of the Grade 2021 from Tianjin Medical University were enrolled and randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=88) or a control group (n=89). Students in the experimental group used a knowledge graph platform for CBL, while those in the control group received a traditional instruction. Learning gains were assessed through a standardized test (theoretical knowledge) and an expert interview (practical problem-solving). Data analysis was performed with the Mann-Whitney U test. Results In memory-based questions, the scores of the experimental group were close to those of the control group [41.8 (10.4) vs. 40.5 (11.0), P=0.666]. However, in application-based questions and comprehensive questions, the experimental group outperformed the control group [10.0 (2.5) vs. 9.0 (3.0), and 14.0 (3.0) vs. 12.5 (3.5), both P<0.05], respectively. In expert interviews, both the total score and comprehensive analysis ability of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group [87.0 (7.0) vs. 82.0 (7.0), and 32.0 (2.0) vs. 31.0 (2.5), both P<0.05], respectively. Conclusions As a digital tool, knowledge graph can empower clinical thinking training and thereby enhance students′ clinical thinking abilities.
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    Application of the structured reporting system in the internship teaching of undergraduate students in medical imaging major
    Yang Qingling, Xu Jian, Peng Rui, Ying Na, Guo Fan, Wang Tianji, Zheng Minwen, Huang Yayu, Ren Jing
    2025, 45 (12):  906-910.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250122-00084
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    Objective To explore the application effects of the structured reporting (SR) in the internship teaching of undergraduate students in medical imaging. Methods A controlled experimental approach was adopted. Using a random number table method, 64 undergraduate students majoring in medical imaging who interned in the Department of Radiology at Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, from July 2023 to January 2024 were divided into a study group and a control group, with 32 individuals in each group. The study group was taught using the SR template, while the control group was taught using the traditional free-text reporting (FTR) template. The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was evaluated using both objective assessments and survey questionnaires. Statistical analysis were performed using t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests. Results After the internship, the study group had higher practical imaging skills and total scores than the control group after the internship [(87.75±3.35) vs. (84.38±4.24) for practical imaging skills, (88.55±2.54) vs. (86.31±2.45) for total scores, both P<0.05], while there was no significant difference in theoretical knowledge scores between the two groups [(89.34±2.85) vs. (88.25±3.07), P=0.144]. The time taken by the study group to write image reports was shorter than that of the control group [(10.8±1.54) minutes vs. (11.9±2.01) minutes], but the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.178). The study group rated the convenience of the report template, the consolidation of imaging theoretical knowledge, the cultivation of imaging diagnostic thinking, the improvement of imaging diagnostic confidence, and the establishment of clinical diagnostic reasoning higher than the control group did [4.0 (2.0) vs. 4.0 (1.0), 4.0 (1.0) vs. 3.0 (1.0), 5.0 (1.0) vs. 4.0 (1.0), 4.5 (1.0) vs. 4.0 (1.0), 5.0 (1.0) vs. 4.0 (1.0), all P<0.05]. Conclusions The SR template is convenient to use in medical imaging internship teaching. It can improve the speed and confidence of imaging diagnosis, especially enhancing practical imaging skills, cultivating imaging diagnostic thinking, and establishing clinical diagnostic reasoning. This helps achieve capability and quality objectives, and has a promising application prospect.
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    Educational Technologies
    Exploration and practice of the innovation ecosystem for artificial intelligence-enabled medical education assessment system
    Zhang Junlong, Zhang Kunsong, Feng Shaoting, Tan Jinfu, Chen Chuanxi, Li Huiyan, Jiang Liang, Chen Shuying, Huang Yingxiong
    2025, 45 (12):  911-915.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250531-00610
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    Traditional medical education assessment still faces issues such as insufficient diversification, weak formative assessment and feedback mechanisms, and the need to improve individualization, rigor, and precision. The in-depth integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is gradually revolutionizing the traditional assessment model, providing an innovative approach to enhance the objectivity, real-time performance, and personalization of assessment. This paper reviews the current application of AI in medical education assessment, including its advantages in empowering the diversification of assessment subjects, contextualizing skill assessment, personalizing process evaluation, refining assessment data, and intelligentizing assessment management. Meanwhile, it sorts out the practical cases of applying AI in scenarios such as multimodal assessment, laparoscopic operation evaluation, surgical video recognition, virtual standardized patients, and unmanned examination systems at The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. The study proposes an intelligent ″human-machine collaboration″ innovative ecosystem for medical education assessment centered on ″Multimodal Assessment-Accurate Feedback-Interactive Reflection-Need-Based Guidance″, which provides medical students with efficient and comprehensive dynamic assessment and real-time feedback, thereby facilitating the cultivation of their systematic thinking, critical thinking, and digital intelligence competence.
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    Clinical Teaching
    Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends about standardized patients in China
    Tian Zikang, Su Yiwu, Tian Cuijiao
    2025, 45 (12):  916-921.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250225-00195
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    Objective To explore the research hotspots and development of standardized patients in China. Methods By searching for Chinese scholarly articles related to standardized patients published on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, Yiigle from 2000 to 2023, this study adopted the biblimetrology and word clustering analysis method and collected and analyzed information such as the publication year, the journal and the first author of the documents. This study used NoteExpress, BICOMB, SPSS software for data processing, built high-frequency keyword co-occurrence matrix, and drew the theme strategy coordinates. Results The academic output in the field of domestic standardized patients presents a significant growth momentum. Standardized patient research content mainly focused on the role and application, clinical skills and evaluation, medical education and practice teaching, teaching methods and mode, teaching effect and reform, nursing education and training, interdisciplinary application and development of seven themes. The research hotspot is the role and application of standardized patients, and the potential research topic is nursing education and training. Conclusions Standardized patients have attracted the attention of many scholars and research institutions in China. There are a large number of papers involving a wide range of themes, and the development of these themes is different. Researchers should pay attention to the progress of mature themes and promote the exploration of immature themes.
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    The training status and influencing factors of training achievements among trainees of China Advanced Trauma Care Training Course
    Zhao Xiujuan, Liu Zhongdi, Li Shu, Wang Zhenzhou, Wang Tianbing, Zhu Fengxue
    2025, 45 (12):  922-928.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250312-00264
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    Objective To investigate the current status of trauma care training in China and assess the effectiveness of the China Advanced Trauma Care Training Course (hereinafter referred to as the training course), with analysis of factors influencing trainees′ performance. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 846 trainees who participated in the training course between January 2024 and January 2025, and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. Results (1) The main departments of the trainees were the emergency department [220 (34.87%)] and the orthopedic department [145 (22.98%)]. It was found that 424 (67.19%) trainees had been engaged in trauma care for more than 5 years, 495 (78.45%) reported regular internal departmental study, 470 (74.48%) had participated in case discussions and training organized by their hospitals, and 401 (63.55%) had previously attended trauma care training courses. (2) More than half of the trainees were from hospitals with over 1 000 beds [327 (51.82%)]. The primary trauma care model in their hospitals was the emergency department + multidisciplinary consultation + surgical treatment approach [406 (64.34%)], while a minority were from independent trauma centers [81 (12.84%)]. (3) Post-training scores were significantly higher than pre-training scores [(74.95±10.41) vs. (60.59±11.95), P<0.001]. (4) Independent influencing factors for pre-training scores included in the department of emergency and ICU (β=3.267, P=0.001), more than 2 years of engagement in trauma care (β=2.909, P=0.018), hospital bed capacity exceeding 1 000 (β=3.028, P=0.001), and prior participation in hospital-organized case discussions and training (β=2.997, P=0.005). For post-training scores, independent influencing factors included hospital bed capacity exceeding 1 000 (β=3.858, P<0.001) and prior participation in regular in-department learning (β=3.130, P=0.002). (5) Overall satisfaction with the Advanced Trauma Care Training Course was high [629 (99.68%)]. Conclusions The majority of trainees in the training course were core clinical staff of trauma care related disciplines and departments. The training course can effectively improve the trainees′ scores in trauma care training, especially those who have participated in various levels of trauma training in the past. The vast majority of trainees expressed satisfaction with the training course.
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    Application of the Smagister Living Organ Training System in laparoscopic skills training
    Lin Fangsiyu, Ma Ziyu, Zeng Guangyan, Jin Xinghan, Luo Huixing, Wu Xiaobin, Chen Keng
    2025, 45 (12):  929-933.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250115-00051
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    Objective To investigate the effectiveness of laparoscopic skills training based on the Smagister Living Organ Training System. Methods In September 2024, a crossover controlled trial was conducted with 12 fourth-year clinical medicine students from the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. The students were randomly divided into Group A and Group B, with 6 students in each group. They underwent laparoscopic skills training using either the Smagister Living Organ Training System or the traditional dry box training method in different sequences. Comprehensive laparoscopic skills were assessed using tasks including bean picking, module threading, and knot tying/suturing (score out of 100 for each task and 300 for the total). Feedback on the training experience was collected after training. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test (exact method). Results Compared with the pre-training scores [120.0 (29.9) ], the first post-training scores [199.0 (41.8) ] and the second post-training scores [227.5 (48.8) ] were improved (both P<0.05). Students trained with the Smagister system showed a greater score increase in the module threading task than those trained with the traditional dry box [40.0 (15.0) vs. 20.0 (0), P=0.024]. Students trained with the traditional dry box showed a slightly greater score increase in the bean picking task than those trained with the Smagister system , though the difference was not statistically significant [31.3 (14.1) vs. 21.9 (25.0), P=0.468]. In the second test after crossover, the score increases for bean picking, module threading, and knot tying/suturing were similar between the two groups [37.5 (23.4) vs. 25.0 (21.9), 30.0 (20.0) vs. 40.0 (0), 31.5 (15.3) vs. 44.2 (18.2), all P>0.05]. All 12 students were satisfied with the laparoscopic training, and 9 were very satisfied; all students believed that the Smagister system was superior to the traditional dry box training. Conclusions The Smagister Living Organ Training System provided significant advantages for laparoscopic module threading exercises, while demonstrating comparable effectiveness to traditional dry box training method in other operational drills. This system holds valuable reference significance for enhancing the instructional outcomes of laparoscopic procedures.
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    Graduate Education
    Study of the current status and optimization strategies of the training model for academic doctorate in medicine from the perspective of transformation in knowledge production
    Zhang Xueyuan, Song Yongye, Deng Rui
    2025, 45 (12):  934-938.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250523-00579
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    Objective This study aimed to analyze the training model of academic doctorate in medicine from the perspective of knowledge production mode transformation, to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of both doctoral students and their supervisors, to explore the impact of the model on scientific research ability, and propose optimization strategies, and to inform future improvement of the quality of high-level medical talent training. Methods From November to December 2024, a combination of questionnaire investigation and structured interviews was used to investigate candidates of academic doctorate in medicine and their supervisors. The understanding and attitude of participants towards knowledge production mode were collected, to comprehensively understand the current situation in this field. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze relevant data. Results Doctorate candidates generally believed that the training model should cover the integration of theoretical research and academic achievements, applied research and practical abilities, as well as the interdisciplinary knowledge. In addition, only 9.4% (23/244) of the surveyed doctorate candidates believed that the current training model can fully support interdisciplinary research. In addition, 84.1% (37/44) of the surveyed supervisors were satisfied with the existing knowledge production model, but some pointed out that the traditional training model has deficiencies in promoting the output of innovative results and were more inclined to adopt an interdisciplinary model. Conclusions There is a gap between the current training model of academic doctorate in medicine and the interdisciplinary needs of doctorate candidates, and the limitations of the traditional training model in supporting innovative output have been recognized by some supervisors. It is necessary to optimize the training system around interdisciplinary integration to adapt to the high-level medical talent training needs from the perspective of transformation of knowledge production. In the future, optimization strategies such as deepening interdisciplinary cooperation, innovating the supervisor guidance model, and promoting diversified evaluation mechanisms can be employed to cultivate interdisciplinary medical talents with both practical abilities and innovative spirit.
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    Standardized Residency Training
    Analysis on the results of end-of-training practical skills assessment among internal medicine resident trainees in Hunan Province in 2024
    Ren Xiaohua, Wei Xing, Zhang Ting, Chang Lianjia, Shu Yibin, Shi Jingcheng, Guo Jie, Jiang Ranzi, Li Rong
    2025, 45 (12):  939-944.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250418-00436
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    Objective To analyze the results of end-of-training practical skills assessment among internal medicine resident trainees in Hunan province in 2024, and to inform future development of targeted internal medicine training plans. Methods This study was a cross-sectional investigation conducted in December 2024. A database was established using the assessment results of 708 internal medicine residents who participated in the 2024 end-of-training practical skills assessment for the internal medicine standardized residency training in Hunan Province. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare differences in scores across various examination stations. Either one-way ANOVA or independent samples t-tests was used to analyze the differences in the five station scores and the total score among residents with different characteristics. The forced-entry method of multiple linear regression analysis was applied to identify influencing factors of the scores for the five stations and the total. Results The scores for the five stations, ranked from highest to lowest, were as follows: communication [(89.08±5.05)], clinical procedures [(83.04±7.78)], patient consultation [(79.74±8.87)], clinical reasoning 1 [(76.75±9.40)], and clinical reasoning 2 [(76.51±8.11)]. The differences in scores across the stations were statistically significant (F=303.095, P<0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that: (1) female internal medicine residents scored higher than males internal medicine residents in the patient consultation (β=0.101, P=0.008), clinical reasoning 1 (β=0.102, P=0.008), clinical procedures (β =0.171, P<0.001), and Communication stations (β=0.112, P=0.003), as well as in the total assessment score (β=0.174, P<0.001); (2) residents with professional master′s degree students scored higher than those in the commissioned training program in the clinical procedures station (β=0.145, P=0.017); (3) residents with postgraduate education scored higher than those internal medicine residents with a bachelor′s degree or lower in the clinical procedures (β=0.145, P=0.001) and communication stations (β=0.120, P=0.005), as well as in the total assessment score (β=0.105, P=0.013); (4) internal medicine residents trained at hospitals affiliated with provincial/ministerial-level health commissions scored lower than those internal medicine residents trained athospitals affiliated with municipal-level health commissions in the clinical reasoning 1 (β=-0.096, P=0.033) and clinical procedures stations (β=-0.148, P=0.001), as well as in the total assessment score (β =-0.102, P=0.021). Conclusions Internal medicine residents performed well in communication and clinical procedural skills. Female residents, professional master′s degree students, residents with postgraduate degrees, and hospitals affiliated with municipal-level health commissions perform better overall in the practical skills assessment. It is recommended to develop targeted training plans based on residents′ gender, trainee category, educational background, and training institution type to further enhance the quality of standardized residency training in internal medicine.
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    Medical Education Assessment
    Development of an assessment tool on experiential learning needs for death education in medical students and test of its reliability and validity
    Xiao Yao, Tang Qianqian, Xu Lijie, Yue Peng
    2025, 45 (12):  945-950.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250320-00303
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    Objective To develop an assessment tool on experiential learning needs for death education in medical students with scientificity and practicality, and to test its reliability and validity. Methods Between January and February 2023, an item pool for the assessment tool was developed based on findings from prior qualitative research and literature review. Using purposive sampling, a Delphi consultation was conducted with 14 experts. From February to April 2023, a convenience sampling strategy was employed to survey 1 108 medical students from 23 institutions across 16 provinces and municipalities. The survey data were used for item analysis as well as reliability and validity testing. Results The experiential learning needs assessment tool for medical students in death education was developed to include 2 sections: ″desired content in death education″ and ″preferred teaching methods″, comprising 14 dimensions and 53 items. The cumulative variance contribution rates for the two sections were 87.52% and 85.52%, respectively. The ratio of χ2 and degrees of freedom (χ2/DF) were 5.452 and 4.627, the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) were 0.069 and 0.062, the goodness of fit indices (GFI) were 0.860 and 0.927, the comparative fit quality indices (CFI) were 0.957 and 0.972, the normative fit indices (NFI) were 0.948 and 0.964, the incremental fit indices (IFI) were 0.957 and 0.972; and the non-normed fit index (TLI) were 0.950 and 0.965. The overall Cronbach′s α coefficient of the tool was 0.985, and the test-retest reliability coefficient was 0.712. Conclusions The assessment tool on experiential learning needs for death education in medical students demonstrated good reliability and validity, which can be used as a reliable tool to investigate the needs of medical students for experiential learning in death education in the future.
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    Analysis of the relationship between process assessment scores along with their weights and summative assessment scores among undergraduate clinical medicine students
    Fang Zhihua, Long Jing, Mo Zhongcheng
    2025, 45 (12):  951-955.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20250118-00067
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    Objective This study aims to explore and analyze the relationship between the process assessment scores and their weights of undergraduate students majoring in clinical medicine and their summative assessment scores. Methods Based on the data such as the scores and their weight distribution of the 11 integrated curriculum courses on systematic diseases for five-year-program undergraduate students majoring in clinical medicine from grade 2018 to grade 2020 of Guilin Medical University in 2024, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and rank sum test were used for data analysis. Results The correlation analysis between students′ process assessment scores and summative assessment scores showed that, among the 29 combined units of “1 course + 1 process assessment weight”, the correlation coefficient (r) of 6 units was between 0.4 and 0.7 (0.4<r≤0.7), 12 units had an r between 0.2 and 0.4 (0.2<r≤0.4), and 7 units had an absolute value of r not exceeding 0.2 (|r|≤0.2), with all P-values less than 0.05 (P<0.05). The results of the difference test indicated that, under different process assessment weights, the summative assessment scores of 9 courses showed statistically significant (all P<0.05); Pairwise comparisons revealed that, when the weight of process assessment scores was 50%, students′ summative assessment scores were higher than those when the weight was 40% and 30%. Conclusions The correlation between students′ process assessment scores and summative assessment scores is relatively low, but the weight setting of process assessment has a certain impact on students′ summative assessment scores. In order to fully play process assessment′s role of promoting student′s learning and improving teacher′s teaching, the weight′s setting should be more reasonable, the design of assessment forms should be more evidence-informed, the management and services should be more learner-centered; and the score′s evaluating should be more objective and impartial.
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    Foreign and Comparative Medical Education
    Characteristics and implications of the medical student leadership development program at the University of Michigan
    Qu Yinyin, Chen Lian, Huang He, Liao Jinmin, Li Shu, Shen Ning
    2025, 45 (12):  956-960.  DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20241201-01235
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    Leadership enables physicians to collaborate and communicate more effectively within healthcare teams, enhances decision-making abilities, and thereby improves the quality of clinical service. The importance of cultivating leadership among medical students is increasingly recognized. This study systematically describes the design, development, implementation, and evaluation mechanisms of the medical student leadership development program at the University of Michigan Medical School. The program is longitudinally integrated into the medical education curriculum, fostering the development of leadership competencies among students. It emphasizes experiential learning, promotes the practical application of leadership skills, and effectively enhances students′ comprehensive abilities in areas such as teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making. Drawing on the successful experience of this program and considering the local context in China, the exploration of a localized leadership training model is proposed to contribute to the cultivation of leadership among medical students in the country.
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