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Using the Readiness for Clerkship and Residency Surveys to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Four MD Programs: A Cross-Institutional Generalizability Study by Peterson, Linda N., Rusticus, Shayna A., Eva, Kevin W., Wilson, Derek A., Pittini, Richard J., Schreiber, Martin, Pinchin, Sheila E., Moffatt, Susan L., Sargeant, Joan M., Warren, Andrew E., Alexiadis-Brown, Peggy

“…The importance of confidence for learning and performance makes learners' perceptions of readiness for the next level of training valuable indicators of…”
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Learning from Experience: Development of a Cognitive Task-List to Assess the Second Stage of Labour for Operative Delivery by Hodges, Ryan, MBBS, PhD, FRANZCOG, Simpson, Andrea, MD, Gurau, David, MD, Secter, Michael, MD, Mocarski, Eva, MD, Pittini, Richard, MD, Snelgrove, John, MD, Windrim, Rory, MD, Higgins, Mary, MB, BCh, MD, MRCOG

“…Abstract Objective Ensuring the availability of operative vaginal delivery is one strategy for reducing the rising Caesarean section rate However, current…”
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Learning From Experience: Development of a Cognitive Task List to Perform a Safe and Successful Non-Rotational Forceps Delivery by Simpson, Andrea N., MD, Gurau, David, MD, Secter, Michael, MD, Mocarski, Eva, MD, FRCSC, Pittini, Richard, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Snelgrove, John, MD, MSc, Hodges, Ryan, MBBS, PhD, FRANZCOG, Windrim, Rory, MB, FRCSC, Higgins, Mary, MB, BAO, MD, MRCOG

“…Abstract Objective Increased rates of delivery by Caesarean section have resulted in a reduction in rates of instrumental deliveries This has led to a new…”
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Uterine Full Thickness Multifocal Dehiscence Associated With a History of Cho Uterine Compression Sutures by Simpson, Andrea N., MD, Pittini, Richard, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Hui, Dini, MD, FRCSC, Morgan, Anwar, MBBCh, FRCPC, Kroft, Jamie, MD, MSc, FRCSC

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Learning From Experience: Qualitative Analysis to Develop a Cognitive Task List for Kielland Forceps Deliveries by Simpson, Andrea N., MD, Hodges, Ryan, MBBS, PhD, FRANZCOG, Snelgrove, John, MD, Gurau, David, MD, Secter, Michael, MD, Mocarski, Eva, MD, Pittini, Richard, MD, Med, FRCSC, Windrim, Rory, MD, Higgins, Mary, MB, BCh, MD, MRCOG

“…Abstract Objective Fetal malposition is a common indication for Caesarean section in the second stage of labour. Rotational (Kielland) forceps are a valuable…”
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Learning From Experience: Qualitative Analysis to Develop a Cognitive Task List for Vaginal Breech Deliveries by Secter, Michael B., MD, Simpson, Andrea N., MD, Gurau, David, MD, Snelgrove, John W., MD, Hodges, Ryan, MBBS, PhD, FRANZCOG, Mocarski, Eva, MD, Pittini, Richard, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Windrim, Rory, MD, Higgins, Mary, MB, BCh, MD, MRCOG

“…Abstract Objective Achieving clinical competence in managing safe vaginal breech delivery (VBD) is challenging in contemporary obstetrics. Novel educational…”
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Déhiscence utérine totale multifocale associée à des antécédents de sutures Cho de compression utérine by Simpson, Andrea N., MD, Pittini, Richard, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Hui, Dini, MD, FRCSC, Morgan, Anwar, MBBCh, FRCPC, Kroft, Jamie, MD, MSc, FRCSC

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Omega-3 Supplements in Pregnancy: Are We Too Late to Identify the Possible Benefits? by Grigoriadis, Sophie, MD, MA, PhD, FRCPC, Barrett, Jon, MD, FRCSC, Pittini, Richard, MD, FRCSC, Herer, Elaine, MD, FRCSC, Zaltz, Arthur, BSc, MD, FRCSC, Bazinet, Richard P., PhD, Bradley, Lana, MA, Kennedy, Sidney, MD, FRCPC, Steiner, Meir, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Levitt, Anthony, MD, FRCPC

“…Abstract Objective Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and recurring illness. Most women who experience PPD do not seek professional help; for those who…”
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The alignment imperative in curriculum renewal by Kulasegaram, Kulamakan, Mylopoulos, Maria, Tonin, Paul, Bernstein, Stacey, Bryden, Pier, Law, Marcus, Lazor, Jana, Pittini, Richard, Sockalingam, Sanjeev, Tait, Glendon R., Houston, Patricia

“…Rationale: There are perennial calls for MD curricula to reform in order to meet the changing needs of students, patients, and society. And yet, efforts at…”
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Building the Case for Nurses' Continuous Professional Development in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study of the Sick Kids-Ethiopia Paediatrics Perioperative Nursing Training Program by Abebe, Leyouget, Bender, Amy, Pittini, Richard

“…This study describes the in-service training experience of perioperative nurses from the SickKids-Ethiopia Paediatrics Perioperative Nursing Training Program…”
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University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine by Tonin, Paul, Bernstein, Stacey, Bryden, Pier, Kulasegaram, Kulamakan, Law, Marcus, Mylopoulos, Maria, Pittini, Richard, Tait, Glendon R., Houston, Patricia

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Competence by Design: The Role of High-Stakes Examinations in a Competence Based Medical Education System by Bhanji, Farhan, Naik, Viren, Skoll, Amanda, Pittini, Richard, Daniels, Vijay John, Bacchus, C Maria, Bandiera, Glen

“…Competency based medical education is developed utilizing a program of assessment that ideally supports learners to reflect on their knowledge and skills,…”
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Using a situational awareness global assessment technique for interprofessional obstetrical team training with high fidelity simulation by Morgan, Pamela, Tregunno, Deborah, Brydges, Ryan, Pittini, Richard, Tarshis, Jordan, Kurrek, Matt, DeSousa, Susan, Ryzynski, Agnes

“…Abstract Evidence suggests that breakdowns in communication and a lack of situation awareness contribute to poor performance of medical teams. In this pilot…”
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The Relationship between Sexual Functioning and Depressive Symptomatology in Postpartum Women: A Pilot Study by Chivers, Meredith L., Pittini, Richard, Grigoriadis, Sophie, Villegas, Laura, Ross, Lori E.

“…Previous research on postpartum sexuality has primarily focused on the impact of physical factors on the resumption and frequency of sexual intercourse; fewer…”
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Does surgical "warming up" improve laparoscopic simulator performance? by Kroft, Jamie, Ordon, Michael, Arthur, Rebecca, Pittini, Richard

“…The objective of this study was to determine if preoperative warming up by obstetrics and gynecology trainees, using a validated bench model for intracorporeal…”
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Determination of the psychometric properties of a behavioural marking system for obstetrical team training using high-fidelity simulation by Morgan, Pamela J, Tregunno, Deborah, Pittini, Richard, Tarshis, Jordan, Regehr, Glenn, Desousa, Susan, Kurrek, Matt, Milne, Ken

“…To determine the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation for team training, a valid and reliable tool is required. This study investigated the internal…”
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Evaluating teamwork in a simulated obstetric environment by MORGAN, Pamela J, PITTINI, Richard, REGEHR, Glenn, MARRS, Carol, HALEY, Michèle F

“…The National Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths identified "lack of communication and teamwork" as a leading cause of substandard obstetric care. The…”
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Déhiscence utérine totale multifocale associée à des antécédents de sutures Cho de compression utérine by Simpson, Andrea N., Pittini, Richard, Hui, Dini, Morgan, Anwar, Kroft, Jamie

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Preoperative Practice Paired With Instructor Feedback May Not Improve Obstetrics-Gynecology Residents' Operative Performance by Kroft, Jamie, Ordon, Michael, Po, Leslie, Zwingerman, Nora, Waters, Katie, Lee, Jason Y, Pittini, Richard

“…There is evidence that preoperative practice prior to surgery can improve trainee performance, but the optimal approach has not been studied. We sought to…”
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The Use of Simulation Education in Competency Assessment: More Questions than Answers by Morgan, Pamela J., Pittini, Richard, Regehr, Glenn

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