Abstract Objective: Establishment of a postgraduate program focusing on emergency medicine research to address the shortage of skilled researchers and advance clinical research in emergency medicine. Background and Rationale: Emergency medicine faces shortage of experienced researchers.1,2 Clinical experts may lack research methodology proficiency, while methodologically skilled individuals lack clinical insight. This highlights the need for …

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Abstract Objective: To explore rural primary care providers’(PCPs) professional development (PD) needs and barriers through a national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) survey. Background: PD opportunities—structured activities to improve professional knowledge, skills, or performance—bolsters PCP recruitment, satisfaction, and retention.1,2,3 Improving recruitment and retention of a competitive workforce is paramount in rural VHA care settings. In 2022, …

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Abstract Objective: Our objective is to gain a better understanding of the barriers and incentives that motivate pediatric providers in the state of Utah to precept PA students. Background and Rationale: Pediatrics is one of the most difficult specialties to find preceptors. With increased stresses from more programs needing placements and economic pressures for providers …

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Abstract Objective: 1) Identify from patients and their families the largest unmet language and cultural practice needs within Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) 2) Identify from care providers at PCH areas in which they feel they both succeed in and struggle with meeting patients’ cultural needs and providing culturally humble care. Background: Significant disparities persist in …

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Abstract Objective: Our objective is to measure the rate of depression among licensed Utah Foster Parents. Background and Rationale: The mental health of foster parents is a critical factor in providing adequate care for foster children. However, there is a lack of data regarding the mental health of foster parents, particularly in relation to depression. …

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Abstract Objective: To develop an effective faculty peer feedback program. Background: Traditionally, teaching evaluation relies heavily on learner feedback, yet often produces biased results, reactive curricular decision-making, and is often unaligned with retention-promotion-tenure criteria. Some institutions have developed more holistic teaching evaluation processes to help faculty develop and thrive. Ideally, faculty should be partners in …

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Abstract Objective: The presentation aims to demonstrate the utilization of an innovative trial design, incorporating a smaller trial within a larger trial to assess the effects of supplemental, reinforced, risk-based training. Background: Historically there is a lack of research on clinical trial operations. Our approach is rooted in addressing this gap, by exploring the impact …

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Abstract Objective: Evaluate 21 current dermatological health mobile device applications. Background: Education plays a vital role in patients’ health care, especially those in rural areas. Smartphone apps provide accessible education to patients, allowing patients to track their condition over time. Mobile health apps can be a resource for managing and tracking dermatological health, as well …

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Abstract Objective: To foster professional identity formation within medical education using habit formation techniques. Background and Rationale: As outlined in Linsenmeyers’s1 work, incorporating self reflection increases professional identity formation. By combining these self-reflection strategies with the habit formation techniques discussed by Shnayder-Adams2 we can develop a multitude of professional identity formation habits. Design and Methods: …

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Abstract Objective: To design an experiential learning session on decision-making bias, fallacies, and heuristics. Background: Reducing decision-making bias improves patient care.1,2 Teaching decision-making bias, fallacies, and heuristics early in medical education is the first step to reducing mental pitfalls in the healthcare system. There are short-term learning benefits to a cognitive bias session3, but the …

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