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Medical Education Online
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Medical Education Online

1087-2981

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/zmeo20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 525 15 18 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 68
Documents by Best Scientists*: 64
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 55
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.037
Impact Factor: 3.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Medical Education Online?

Medical Education Online explores disciplines such as Medical education, Curriculum, Citation, Family medicine and Medical school. Medical education research is the primary subject tackled in it with a focus on Graduate medical education. The journal explores the study of Graduate medical education to improve our understanding of the broader topic of Accreditation.

In addition to Curriculum research, the journal aims to explore topics under Professional development, Program evaluation and Problem-based learning. The studies in Citation featured incorporate elements of Students medical and Alternative medicine. The journal features studies on Family medicine, including topics such as Specialty.

The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), apply to 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak as well.

  • Medical education (92.48%)
  • Curriculum (28.87%)
  • Citation (21.57%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Interprofessional collaboration: three best practice models of interprofessional education. (503 citations)
  • An analysis of clinical reasoning through a recent and comprehensive approach: the dual-process theory (190 citations)
  • Problem-Based Learning: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Fad? (179 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Medical Education Online:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Medical education, Curriculum, Citation, Family medicine and Educational measurement. The majority of Medical education studies presented in the published papers zero in on Medical school. The studies on Curriculum discussed at the journal publications can also contribute to research in the domains of Strengths and weaknesses, MEDLINE, Interprofessional education and Problem-based learning.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Medical education
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Medical Education Online covers a variety of subjects, including Medical education, Curriculum, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Pandemic and Graduate medical education. The studies on Medical education discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality (business), Context (language use) and Qualitative research. While Qualitative research is the focus of Medical Education Online, it also provided insights into the studies of Focus group and Interview.

Medical Education Online deals with Curriculum in conjunction with Teaching method and similar fields in Program evaluation. The research on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of The Internet and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. Pandemic research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Psychological intervention, Perception and Anatomy education.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Twelve tips for teaching medical students online under COVID-19. (10 citations)
  • Resuming cadaver dissection during a pandemic. (9 citations)
  • Towards the optimal use of video recordings to support the flipped classroom in medical school basic sciences education (7 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Medical Education Online (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Brian Mavis (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Desiree Lie (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Allison A. Vanderbilt (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Adina Kalet (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Teri L. Turner (7 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Medical Education Online (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Imperial College London (34 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (25 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michigan State University (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas Medical Branch (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.75% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.64% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.11% of all publications and 60.49% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Substance Abuse Research and Education in Medical Studies

A significant part of medical education and research involves understanding and addressing various health issues and disorders. Substance abuse is one such critical topic that significantly impacts individual health and communities. Medical educators often integrate the study of substance abuse, its triggers, impacts, and treatment approaches, into the curriculum. It is necessary due to the high incidence rates and the complex psychological and physical effects it has on patients.

As a part of substance abuse education, medical professionals learn about the different substances that can be abused, identifying signs of misuse, understanding the underlying mental health issues frequently associated with substance abuse, and exploring methods of intervention and treatment. Furthermore, there's an increasing emphasis on a holistic approach to treatment, including mental health care and community outreach programs, which recognizes substance abuse's societal aspect.

For those who wish to specialize in this field, certain certifications, like the Substance abuse counselor certification West, can provide comprehensive training and credibility. Considerable research is conducted relating to substance abuse, from its neurological effects to public policy impact, giving rise to a wealth of academic resources on the topic.

The Medical Education Online Journal often includes topics related to substance abuse, which can give an insight into the latest research findings and discussions in the field. The integration of such special topics not only enriches the academic discourse but also prepares future medical professionals for real-world challenges.

Top Publications

  • Brief online implicit bias education increases bias awareness among clinical teaching faculty

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Integrating Oral Health into Health Professions School Curricula

    (2022)
    32 Citations
  • Matching into competitive surgical residencies: predictors of success

    (2023)
    19 Citations
  • A medical student scholarly concentrations program: scholarly self-efficacy and impact on future research activities

    Rebecca M. DiBiase;Mary Catherine Beach;Joseph A. Carrese;Joseph A. Carrese;Jennifer A. Haythornthwaite

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • When students’ words hurt: 12 tips for helping faculty receive and respond constructively to student evaluations of teaching

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • Teaching webside manner: development and initial evaluation of a video consultation skills training module for undergraduate medical students

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • A qualitative examination of barriers against effective medical education and practices related to breastfeeding promotion and support in Lebanon

    Sara Moukarzel;Christoforos Mamas;Antoine Farhat;Antoine Abi Abboud

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Publishing your scholarship: a survey of pearls from top reviewers

    (2022)
    11 Citations
  • Feasibility of large-scale eOSCES: the simultaneous evaluation of 500 medical students during a mock examination

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Characteristics and quality of rotation-specific resident learning goals: a prospective study.

    Adam P Sawatsky;Andrew J Halvorsen;Paul R Daniels;Sara L Bonnes

    (2020)
    9 Citations

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