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Medical education studies various aspect of education such as curriculum design, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, and the use of technology, researchers aiming to enhance the quality of medical education worldwide. It improves Education Quality, promotes inclusivity and equity, and enhances lifelong learning opportunities. Research in medical education serves SDG 4 by improving the quality, inclusivity, and equity of medical education, as well as promoting lifelong learning opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide.

Medical education studies various aspect of education such as curriculum design, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, and the use of technology, researchers aiming to enhance the quality of medical education worldwide. It improves Education Quality, promotes inclusivity and equity, and enhances lifelong learning opportunities. Research in medical education serves SDG 4 by improving the quality, inclusivity, and equity of medical education, as well as promoting lifelong learning opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide.

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Changes from unidirectional and didactic methods of teaching could steer us towards stimulation and integration of critical thinking in medical students, which could lead to student engagement. Integration of up-to-date facts through simulation of real-life scenarios, through problem-based learning, team-based learning and group discussions will put them at higher levels of competencies. Great interest in research in this field is developing at Beirut Arab University.

Research at the basic medical department was done, investigating an innovative method of teaching, applied on third year medical students.

There is an intention in doing further research involving medical education. Integrating Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE) from the first year of medical school is going to be applied soon. Therefore, the effect of this integration of OSCE as early on will be evaluated in order to assess if it will have a positive effect on education.

An important quote said long time ago by Abraham Flexner in the year 1914 is “Medical education is not just a program for building knowledge and skills in its recipients... it is also an experience which creates attitudes and expectations”. Another well said quote by Ezekiel Emanuel is “Medical school education and postgraduate education emphasize thoroughness.” These quotes among many others show the importance of medical education and doing research in this field.

Research Action Plan:

  1. Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training: This research project evaluates the effectiveness of simulation-based training in medical education. Researchers design studies to assess the impact of simulation on learners' clinical skills, knowledge retention, and confidence levels compared to traditional teaching methods. They explore factors influencing the transfer of simulation-based learning to real-world clinical practice.
  2. Assessment Methods in Medical Education: This project focuses on evaluating different assessment methods used in medical education, such as multiple-choice exams, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), and workplace-based assessments. Researchers investigate the validity, reliability, and fairness of assessment tools and explore innovative approaches to assessing competencies such as communication skills, professionalism, and clinical reasoning.
  3. Integration of Technology in Medical Curriculum: With the increasing use of technology in healthcare, this research project examines the integration of technology into medical curricula. Researchers explore the effectiveness of digital learning platforms, virtual reality simulations, and mobile apps in enhancing student engagement, facilitating self-directed learning, and improving learning outcomes.
  4. Promoting Interprofessional Education (IPE): Interprofessional education aims to prepare healthcare professionals to collaborate effectively in team-based care. This project investigates strategies for promoting IPE within medical curricula, such as interdisciplinary workshops, team-based learning activities, and clinical rotations involving multiple healthcare disciplines. Researchers assess the impact of IPE on learners' attitudes, communication skills, and patient outcomes.
  5. Faculty Development in Medical Education: Effective teaching is crucial for the success of medical education programs. This project focuses on faculty development initiatives aimed at enhancing educators' teaching skills, instructional design abilities, and assessment practices. Researchers evaluate the impact of faculty development programs on teaching effectiveness, learner satisfaction, and faculty retention.

Prominent Research:

  1. R Taleb, H Itani, S Itani, R Salameh, A Ramadan, K Sidani. The use of humour in medical education: students’ perspective. The European Journal of Humour Research 10 (1), 186-198, (2022).
  2. Hala Ahmadieh, Hadi Itani, Sanaa Itani, Khaled Sidani, Mona Kassem. Perception of narrative medicine among medical students in lebanon. BAU journal, 3, (2020).
  3. Abou Dargham N., Sultan Y., Mourad O., Baidoun M, Aboul Hosn O., Abou El Naga A., Bahmad H., Azakir B. Perception of Biostatistics by Lebanese Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. Alexandria Journal of Medicine. 57, 1, (2021).
  4. The Impact of Medical errors and provided support on Lebanese Family Physicians: Needs in Education” published in Education for Health in August 2023.