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Diana H. J. M. Dolmans

Diana H. J. M. Dolmans

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Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
67
Citations
18335
World Ranking
903
National Ranking
36

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2021 - Fellow of the American Educational Research Association

Overview

Diana H. J. M. Dolmans is affiliated with Maastricht University in the Netherlands and has a significant publication record in the fields of Medicine and Social Sciences. Their research covers multiple subfields including Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Education, General Health Professions, Physiology, and Developmental and Educational Psychology.

The main topics explored in their work focus predominantly on Innovations in Medical Education, with additional attention given to Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare, Interprofessional Education and Collaboration, Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, Problem and Project Based Learning, and Health and Medical Research Impacts.

Dolmans's frequent publication venues reflect a strong presence in medical and educational research, with notable contributions to Medical Teacher, BMC Medical Education, Medical Education, Teaching and Learning in Medicine, and Academic Medicine.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Dolmans include:

  • "A scoping review of artificial intelligence in medical education: BEME Guide No. 84" (2024), published in Medical Teacher
  • "Promoting positive perceptions of and motivation for research among undergraduate medical students to stimulate future research involvement: a grounded theory study" (2020), published in BMC Medical Education
  • "Ten steps to 4C/ID: training differentiation skills in a professional development program for teachers" (2021), published in Instructional Science
  • "Improving the understanding of written peer feedback through face-to-face peer dialogue: students' perspective" (2020), published in Higher Education Research & Development
  • "Mind the gap: Teachers' conceptions of student-staff partnership and its potential to enhance educational quality" (2020), published in Medical Teacher

Diana H. J. M. Dolmans has collaborated frequently with several co-authors, including Daniëlle Verstegen, Renée E. Stalmeijer, Juliëtte A. Beuken, Lina Vogt, and Morris Gordon, indicating ongoing research partnerships.

In recognition of their contributions to educational research, Dolmans was named a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association in 2021.

Best Publications

  • A systematic review of faculty development initiatives designed to improve teaching effectiveness in medical education: BEME Guide No. 8.

    Yvonne Steinert;Karen Mann;Angel Centeno;Diana Dolmans

  • Problem-based learning: future challenges for educational practice and research.

    Diana H. J. M. Dolmans;Willem D. E. Grave;Ineke H. A. P. Wolfhagen;Cees P. M. Van Der Vleuten

  • A systematic review of faculty development initiatives designed to enhance teaching effectiveness: A 10-year update: BEME Guide No. 40

    Yvonne Steinert;Karen Mann;Brownell Anderson;Bonnie Maureen Barnett

  • The development and validation of a framework for teaching competencies in higher education

    Dineke E.H. Tigelaar;Diana H.J.M. Dolmans;Ineke H.A.P. Wolfhagen;Cees P.M. van der Vleuten

  • Deep and surface learning in problem-based learning: a review of the literature

    Diana H. J. M. Dolmans;Sofie M. M. Loyens;Sofie M. M. Loyens;Hélène Marcq;David Gijbels

  • Seven principles of effective case design for a problem-based curriculum

    Diana H.J.M. Dolmans;Hetty Snellen-Balendong;Cees P.M. van der Vleuten

  • Trends in research on the tutor in problem-based learning: conclusions and implications for educational practice and research.

    Diana H.J.M. Dolmans;Wim H. Gijselaers;Jos H.C. Moust;Willem S. de Grave

  • What do we know about cognitive and motivational effects of small group tutorials in problem-based learning?

    Diana H.J.M. Dolmans;Henk G. Schmidt

  • Solving problems with group work in problem-based learning: hold on to the philosophy

    Diana H J M Dolmans;Ineke H A P Wolfhagen;Cees P M van der Vleuten;Wynand H F W Wijnen

  • Profiles of effective tutors in problem-based learning: scaffolding student learning.

    W. S. De Grave;D. H. J. M. Dolmans;C. P. M. Van Der Vleuten

  • The advantages of problem-based curricula.

    D.H.J.M. Dolmans;H.G. Schmidt

  • Unravelling quality culture in higher education: a realist review

    G. W. G. Bendermacher;M. G. A. Oude Egbrink;Ineke H. A. P. Wolfhagen;Diana H. J. M. Dolmans

  • Cognitive apprenticeship in clinical practice: can it stimulate learning in the opinion of students?

    Renée E. Stalmeijer;Diana H. J. M. Dolmans;Ineke H. A. P. Wolfhagen;Albert J. J. A. Scherpbier

  • International handbook of research in medical education

    Geoff R. Norman;Cees P. M. van der Vleuten;David I. Newble;Diana H. J. M. Dolmans

  • What drives the student in problem-based learning?

    Diana H. J. M. Dolmans;H. G. Schmidt

  • Capturing the complexity of differentiated instruction

    Marieke van Geel;Trynke Keuning;Jimmy Frèrejean;Diana Dolmans

  • Should we choose between problem-based learning and team-based learning? No, combine the best of both worlds!

    Diana Dolmans;Larry Michaelsen;Jeroen van Merriënboer;Cornelis van der Vleuten

  • Problem effectiveness in a course using problem-based learning

    Diana Dolmans;Wim Gijselaers;Henk Schmidt;S.B. van der Meer

  • The Maastricht Clinical Teaching Questionnaire (MCTQ) as a valid and reliable instrument for the evaluation of clinical teachers.

    Renée E. Stalmeijer;Diana H.J.M. Dolmans;Ineke H. A. P. Wolfhagen;Arno M. M. Muijtjens

  • The Need for Evidence in Education.

    C. P. M. Van Der Vleuten;D. H. J. M. Dolmans;A. J. J. A. Scherpbier

  • The influence of tutoring competencies on problems, group functioning and student achievement in problem-based learning.

    Henk J M Van Berkel;Diana H J M Dolmans

Frequent Co-Authors

Ineke H. A. P. Wolfhagen
Ineke H. A. P. Wolfhagen Maastricht University
Cees P. M. van der Vleuten
Cees P. M. van der Vleuten Maastricht University
Albert J. J. A. Scherpbier
Albert J. J. A. Scherpbier Maastricht University
Henk G. Schmidt
Henk G. Schmidt Erasmus University Rotterdam
Arno M. M. Muijtjens
Arno M. M. Muijtjens Maastricht University
Jeroen J. G. van Merriënboer
Jeroen J. G. van Merriënboer Maastricht University
Pim W. Teunissen
Pim W. Teunissen Maastricht University
Wim H. Gijselaers
Wim H. Gijselaers Maastricht University
Jan-Joost Rethans
Jan-Joost Rethans Maastricht University
Karen Mann
Karen Mann Dalhousie University

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