Abstract Number: 1998 • ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2014
pGALS Training Increases Kenyan Pediatric Residents’ Confidence in Performing a Musculoskeletal Exam
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations are a common reason for outpatient consults accounting for 6-9% of pediatric clinic visits in developed countries. Patients are initially evaluated…Abstract Number: 1982 • ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2014
Final Year Medical Students Prefer E-Reading Content to Interactive Case-Based Quizzes in a Pediatric Rheumatology E-Learning Module
Background/Purpose: Traditional medical student learning and teaching methods, such as lectures and bedside teaching, maybe inadequate for providing core knowledge and clinical skills in rheumatology,…Abstract Number: 1886 • ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012
Evaluation of a New Educational Tool: A Resident’s Guide to Pediatric Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: “A Resident’s Guide to Pediatric Rheumatology” was specifically designed to address a gap in pediatric rheumatology teaching resources. It was intended for medical students…Abstract Number: 1890 • ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012
The Current State of Mentoring Among Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows and Junior Faculty in the United States and Canada
Background/Purpose: Prior studies have shown that mentoring increases professional success among physicians. Many pediatric rheumatology (PR) divisions are small, which may limit options for mentoring.…Abstract Number: 863 • ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012
Employment of a Needs Assessment Survey to Shape a Novel Web-Based Pediatric Rheumatology Curriculum for Primary Care Providers
Background/Purpose: Pediatric rheumatology faces many challenges due to the shortage of board certified physicians in the field and the imbalance in their geographic distribution. This…
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