Implementation Science's Role in Medical Education
Nabil Zary
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We recently published a narrative review of the use of Implementation Science (IS) in medical education. It outlines the growing importance of IS in bridging the gap between research findings and their application in medical education settings. The review discusses various frameworks and models used in IS research, including the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and the RE-AIM framework, along with effective implementation strategies like stakeholder engagement, pilot testing, continuous quality improvement, technology integration, faculty development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The review also highlights common challenges and barriers faced in implementing IS, such as resistance to change, limited resources, and the complexity of educational interventions. Finally, we suggested future directions for IS research in medical education, emphasizing the need to leverage advanced technologies, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, conduct longitudinal studies, and expand research to diverse educational settings.
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3moGreat work! I'm working with Jeremiah Brown and launching Dartmouth's new MS in Implementation Science--would be a great compliment to med ed! https://healthsciences.dartmouth.edu/education/degree-programs/master-science-implementation-science/program-overview
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3moI agree
Outstanding - we need more of this and build implementation science into med ed
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3moThis is great. I used implementation science as my framework when I was at university of michigan
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3moI appreciate your focus on applying established frameworks to examine the impact of medical education as an effective intervention to improve care and outcomes. There is more work to do, and critical discourse within the Med Ed community is important to advance our field.