Category: Educators

The flipped classroom model is transforming education by shifting lectures to pre-class preparation and using class time for active learning. This student-centered approach promotes engagement and helps learners deeply understand complex concepts. To help you start or refine your method, we’ve curated five essential articles from Osmosis that offer practical…

Teamwork and interprofessional practice are essential components of modern healthcare. They are the collaborative efforts of various healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.   Developing teamwork and interprofessional practice skills is crucial for the following reasons:  Creating supportive learning environments with effective curricula and assessments enables healthcare educators to teach…

The phrase “collaborative learning” refers to a broad range of pedagogical strategies that involve student work or the combined intellectual work of students and their teachers. Students typically work in groups of two or more, producing a product or collaboratively seeking insight, answers, or meanings. Let’s explore the importance of…

Transitioning from the classroom to clinical learning is a significant milestone for healthcare students. This phase is fraught with challenges, including adapting to new environments, applying theoretical knowledge in practical settings, and anxiety about interacting with real patients.  Additionally, the pressure to perform can exacerbate stress and impact learning. Healthcare educators can help ease…

As the US population ages and the demand for care increases, there’s an unprecedented need for qualified clinicians. Recent projections published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) report a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036 in the US, and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…

When healthcare educators incorporate e-learning platforms and resources into the classroom, both students and educators experience several advantages. Students benefit from enriched learning experiences, particularly those with diverse learning styles, while educators enhance their teaching and mentoring approaches. At Osmosis from Elsevier, we support health educators as they “reach further.”…

Successful time management is crucial in healthcare because it directly impacts patient outcomes and the overall quality of care. In a fast-paced and dynamic environment, healthcare professionals must efficiently allocate their time to prioritize patient needs, adhere to protocols, maintain accurate records, and more.  Part of the educator’s role is to increase…

Clinical learning assessment is essential to guarantee that future healthcare practitioners deliver safe and proficient care. Through apt clinical assessments, educators contribute to shaping a skilled and versatile healthcare workforce. This ensures that students not only grasp medical theories but also acquire the practical skills needed for success. Explore various…

In an era of rapid advancements, professionals must embrace continuous education to navigate their complex roles effectively. From groundbreaking medical technologies to emerging treatments, the healthcare sector is a dynamic field that demands constant adaptation. Therefore, lifelong learning in healthcare professions is a necessity to stay at the forefront of…

When a new group of students enters your classroom, each of them brings a unique set of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, and identities with them. Therefore, professional identity development in health profession students begins as early as day one of school and should be fostered throughout their education and beyond.  According…

To support students from day one to patient one, and beyond, the Osmosis from Elsevier Clinical Sciences library was designed to teach learners how to think clinically. Join us as we dive into the creation process and discover the dedication and expertise behind this collection of clinical videos, decision-making trees, and…

In today’s Osmosis blog, Dr. Sean Tackett discusses the evolution of precision education and how educators can leverage assessment and analytics to boost learning outcomes.   There’s no question that everyone is different, from our genes to our environments. These shape how our neurons connect with one another, and by the…

In today’s Osmosis blog, Dr. Sean Tackett addresses how to evaluate a course or program by explaining how to design an effective framework and highlighting how to avoid missing important issues.    We all have blind spots. Recently, when working with colleagues on an article about “blind spots” in medical…

In today’s Osmosis by Elsevier blog, Dr. Amin Azzam addresses the challenges of returning to the classroom during the post-pandemic era, emphasizing the need for psychological safety, clear communication with learners, and the importance of empathy. I’m writing this during the busy “back-to-school” season in both my personal and professional…

Dr. Amin Azzam, MD, MA, Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, Director of Open Learning Initiatives and Lead Faculty Advisor at Osmosis, shares his expertise on the importance of Wikipedia editing, how it can help fight medical misinformation, and how it can improve the public’s trust…

Healthcare students must absorb an enormous amount of information over a short period of time. Learn about the different types of cognitive load, some challenges with each type, and strategies to reduce the negative impacts on cognitive load in today’s Osmosis blog. Have you ever wondered whether or not your…

Developed using cognitive behavioral research to improve learning accessibility, the use of a spiral curriculum helps educators organize the content and the overall structure of a topic. Let’s learn more about what a spiral curriculum is and discuss the benefits of using it in healthcare education. Introduction: What is a…

Going to medical school is tough, but imagine doing it with children or after years away from school! Today on the Osmosis blog, we’re discussing non-traditional healthcare students, the unique values they bring to the classroom, and how faculty can help them excel. Non-traditional healthcare students diversify the medical field,…

A pedagogical technique highlighted by Charles Bonwell and James Eison in their book, “Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom,” active learning is centered around the active involvement of students in the learning process instead of listening passively to achieve better learning outcomes. Let’s look at some effective active learning strategies in today’s…

A well-established education practice that’s evolved over the years, self-directed learning involves giving students the opportunity to manage their learning experience. Let’s take a look at some effective self-directed learning strategies in today’s Osmosis blog. Self-directed learning provides students with the agency to construct their knowledge, often in partnership with…

Identifying learners who are at risk can be a tricky task, but educators whose students use Osmosis can take a look at the analytics for their students’ use of the tool to help determine if they’re struggling. Learn how to identify and keep your students on-task in our newest blog…