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Aislinn Joy

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Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, University College Cork, Ireland. Vice Dean in, and Chairperson of, Graduate Studies School of Medicine.

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Surgical Science | University College Cork The MCh in surgical Science at UCC allows students to enhance their academic understanding of the speciality, prior to or during early surgical training.

The UCC Masters (MCh) in Surgical Science is still OPEN for applications for its existing 2-year part-time offering (blended, or fully online if overseas), as well as NEW one-year full-time offering (fully online), until August 22nd 2025.

See prospectus below, and apply soon!
www.ucc.ie/en/ckx20/

05.08.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home INHED is a voluntary organisation dedicated to improving the quality of health professions education on the island of Ireland by bringing together individuals and organisations with an interest in, an...

Irish Network of Healthcare Educators (INHED) are delighted to announce that the 18th annual scientific meeting of INHED entitled Embracing the Future of Health Professions Education will take place on Thursday, May 22nd and Friday, May 23rd 2025 @ucc.ie
Online registration now open at inhed.ie

25.03.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Surgical Science | University College Cork The MCh in surgical Science at UCC allows students to enhance their academic understanding of the speciality, prior to or during early surgical training.

The School of Medicine will be at the www.ucc.ie/en/pg-expo/ on Jan 29th 1-5pm to share with you our new one-year full-time offering of the MCh in Surgical Science (ucc.ie/en/ckx20/ ) beginning Oct 2025!
Find us in the College of Medicine & Health area for info on PG taught & research programmes!

26.01.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YouTube video by THIS Institute THIS Institute Core Learning Systems

What to understand what a collaborative learning system approach might look like for healthcare? @thisinstitute.bsky.social's approach explained here in just 7 mins by Kristina Wanyonyi-Kay www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxGx...

15.12.2024 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸ“£ New Survey! The GCCHE and WFME are surveying medical schools globally on how they integrate climate change and health into curricula as part of an indicator for the Lancet Countdown.

Please share widely with colleagues at medical schools! www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/pro...

25.11.2024 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m here now also πŸ‘‹ @statsepi.bsky.social thank you Darren

25.11.2024 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of exchange with Microsoft Co-pilot. I asked: "Can you provide some examples of recent research studies that conducted a subgroup analysis, where one of the groups found a statistically significant' effect and the other did not?". It replied: "Sure! Here are a couple of examples of recent research studies that conducted subgroup analyses with differing results:

Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes Trials:

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examined the effects of a new diabetes medication on cardiovascular outcomes. The researchers conducted a subgroup analysis based on age and found that the medication significantly reduced cardiovascular events in patients under 65 years old, but not in those 65 and older1.

Cancer Treatment Efficacy:

In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers investigated the efficacy of a new chemotherapy drug for breast cancer. The subgroup analysis revealed that the drug significantly improved survival rates in patients with HER2-negative breast cancer, but not in those with HER2-positive breast cancer1.

These examples highlight how subgroup analyses can reveal important differences in treatment effects among different patient groups. It's crucial to interpret these findings carefully, as they can sometimes be influenced by multiple comparisons and other factors.

Would you like more information on any of these studies or other examples?"

Screenshot of exchange with Microsoft Co-pilot. I asked: "Can you provide some examples of recent research studies that conducted a subgroup analysis, where one of the groups found a statistically significant' effect and the other did not?". It replied: "Sure! Here are a couple of examples of recent research studies that conducted subgroup analyses with differing results: Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes Trials: A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examined the effects of a new diabetes medication on cardiovascular outcomes. The researchers conducted a subgroup analysis based on age and found that the medication significantly reduced cardiovascular events in patients under 65 years old, but not in those 65 and older1. Cancer Treatment Efficacy: In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers investigated the efficacy of a new chemotherapy drug for breast cancer. The subgroup analysis revealed that the drug significantly improved survival rates in patients with HER2-negative breast cancer, but not in those with HER2-positive breast cancer1. These examples highlight how subgroup analyses can reveal important differences in treatment effects among different patient groups. It's crucial to interpret these findings carefully, as they can sometimes be influenced by multiple comparisons and other factors. Would you like more information on any of these studies or other examples?"

Screenshot of follow-up exchange with Microsoft co-pilot. I reply: "I am interested in this cardiovascular study from the New England Journal of Medicine. The reference does not seem correct, can you tell me the full reference?". The reply: "I apologize for the oversight. Here is the correct reference for the study:

Title: Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes Trials: A Subgroup Analysis Based on Age Journal: New England Journal of Medicine Year: 2023 Volume: 389 Issue: 3 Pages: 245-255 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2208691

Does this help? If you need more details or have any other questions, feel free to ask!"

Screenshot of follow-up exchange with Microsoft co-pilot. I reply: "I am interested in this cardiovascular study from the New England Journal of Medicine. The reference does not seem correct, can you tell me the full reference?". The reply: "I apologize for the oversight. Here is the correct reference for the study: Title: Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes Trials: A Subgroup Analysis Based on Age Journal: New England Journal of Medicine Year: 2023 Volume: 389 Issue: 3 Pages: 245-255 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2208691 Does this help? If you need more details or have any other questions, feel free to ask!"

Thought I'd see if #Copilot (GPT 4.0) could help me find a reference for a presentation.

It came up with a compelling example, but failed to provide the right reference in the first reply. When I asked for the specific reference, it simply made one up.

25.11.2024 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Hey all:
I created a new starter pack for #MedEd enthusiasts! If you know of anyone missing, I’ll add you or them until we get to 150 - just reply to this message!

go.bsky.app/8hfHZr

21.11.2024 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 2

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