Marc El Khoury, MD, (PGY 2; Internal Medicine) describes medicine as the lifelong pursuit of both scientific excellence and human connection. Dr. El Khoury’s inspiration to pursue medicine—and, especially, cardiology—began with his grandfather, who, despite experiencing multiple heart attacks, lived to be 100 years old. Thanks to the power of modern cardiovascular medicine, Dr. El […]
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Last month, we discussed methods of assessment in medical education. Milestones and EPAs are both methods of assessing trainees in a system of competency-based medical education (CBME). If you recall, competency-based medical education starts with the final outcome in mind (i.e., providing excellent patient care as a competent physician) and includes levels to capture progression […]
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Historically, assessment in medical education consisted of written and oral exams of medical knowledge. However, contemporary medical education recognizes the complexity of assessment and offers multiple assessment methods to better capture the multidimensional nature of education. Some examples of modern assessment methods include the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam), the mini-CEX (Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise), and […]
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Mohammed Moumen (PGY-2; Dermatology) was drawn to MedStar Health for its robust clinical training in complex medical and pediatric dermatology, as well as the opportunity to learn from a diverse patient population across all skin tones and socioeconomic backgrounds. Originally from Morocco, he now calls D.C. home, which he loves for its vibrant environment with […]
In celebration of Thank a Resident Day, the Baltimore Surgery Residency program expanded the initiative to Thank a Resident Week, dedicating an entire week to wellness and appreciation. This celebration was inspired by our commitment to resident wellness, guided by our Thrive wellness initiative. Using the Duke Wheel of Health as a framework, each day’s […]
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Edwin Mayah, DrPH, (GME Administrator I for the Neurology Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital) has built his career in healthcare around a deep passion for advocacy, mentorship, and systemic change. Edwin began his career at a nonprofit organization overseeing healthcare programs for uninsured individuals and contributed to establishing health centers that standardized mental health […]
People Profile – Dr. Marc El Khoury
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonMarc El Khoury, MD, (PGY 2; Internal Medicine) describes medicine as the lifelong pursuit of both scientific excellence and human connection. Dr. El Khoury’s inspiration to pursue medicine—and, especially, cardiology—began with his grandfather, who, despite experiencing multiple heart attacks, lived to be 100 years old. Thanks to the power of modern cardiovascular medicine, Dr. El […]
Medical Educator Minute: What’s the Difference between Milestones and EPAs?
/in Medical Educator Minute, News You Need to Know /by tjacksonLast month, we discussed methods of assessment in medical education. Milestones and EPAs are both methods of assessing trainees in a system of competency-based medical education (CBME). If you recall, competency-based medical education starts with the final outcome in mind (i.e., providing excellent patient care as a competent physician) and includes levels to capture progression […]
Medical Educator Minute: Assessment in Medical Education
/in Medical Educator Minute, News You Need to Know /by tjacksonHistorically, assessment in medical education consisted of written and oral exams of medical knowledge. However, contemporary medical education recognizes the complexity of assessment and offers multiple assessment methods to better capture the multidimensional nature of education. Some examples of modern assessment methods include the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam), the mini-CEX (Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise), and […]
People Profile – Mohammed Moumen
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonMohammed Moumen (PGY-2; Dermatology) was drawn to MedStar Health for its robust clinical training in complex medical and pediatric dermatology, as well as the opportunity to learn from a diverse patient population across all skin tones and socioeconomic backgrounds. Originally from Morocco, he now calls D.C. home, which he loves for its vibrant environment with […]
Shout Out! to the Baltimore Surgery Residency Program
/in GME Shout Outs, News You Need to Know /by tjacksonIn celebration of Thank a Resident Day, the Baltimore Surgery Residency program expanded the initiative to Thank a Resident Week, dedicating an entire week to wellness and appreciation. This celebration was inspired by our commitment to resident wellness, guided by our Thrive wellness initiative. Using the Duke Wheel of Health as a framework, each day’s […]
Edwin Mayah – People Profile
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonEdwin Mayah, DrPH, (GME Administrator I for the Neurology Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital) has built his career in healthcare around a deep passion for advocacy, mentorship, and systemic change. Edwin began his career at a nonprofit organization overseeing healthcare programs for uninsured individuals and contributed to establishing health centers that standardized mental health […]