introduction: although logbook is a useful tool in learning and assessment of the student, its use in the education of undergraduate dentistry students is not well-established. the present study was conducted to assess the effect of logbook as a study guide and an effective method for assessment of the students in the fixed prosthesis course. methods: this quasi-experimental study was performed...

this is a short commentary to the editorial issued by marianna fotaki, entitled: “why and how is compassion necessary to provide good quality healthcare.” it introduces the necessity of a more cognitive approach to explore further the determinants of behavior towards compassionate care. it raises questions about the importance of training towards a more patient-care and values driven healthcare...

There is an increasingly growing trend towards integrating scientific research training into undergraduate medical education. The importance and compulsoriness of this trend has been greatly highlighted at the Boyer Commission on Educating Undergraduates in the Research University. Despite the importance and benefits of undergraduate research, attempts of medical schools to encourage undergradu...

Internationally, there is a move towards strengthening primary healthcare systems and encouraging community-based and socially responsible education. The development of doctors with an interest in primary healthcare and family medicine in the African region should begin during undergraduate training. Over the last few years, attention has been given to the development of postgraduate training i...

BACKGROUND Sharing information is crucial for discussion of problems and treatment decision making by patients and physicians. However, the focus of communication skills training in undergraduate medical education has been on building the relationship and gathering information; thus, resident physicians tend to be less confident about sharing information and planning treatment. This study evalu...