Family medicine
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While oral health is an important topic for medical education, it is often not covered in medical school. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has recently set guidelines for oral health training in medical education. Our objective was to demonstrate how a mandatory interclerkship (half-day workshops taught between third-year clerkships) that covers pediatric, urgent care, examination skills, and prevention topics in oral health can lead to an increase in knowledge for medical students. ⋯ A brief interclerkship can improve medical students' oral health knowledge and be engaging. More research is needed to evaluate means to sustaining the knowledge.
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The study's objectives were to explore Deliver Primary Healthcare Information (DELPHI) project participants' experiences, ideas, and perspectives regarding the adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) into their primary health care practices and to examine perceived barriers and facilitators to EMR adoption. ⋯ It is important to be aware of and responsive to factors that can influence EMR implementation and adoption. They include paying attention to computer literacy; setting aside dedicated time for EMR implementation and adoption, as well as engaging in training activities; and supporting problem-solvers in the practice. Mechanisms should be put into place to promote the movement of practices across the continuum of EMR adoption.