Additional Education Research Articles

Das Zertifikat Antisemitismuskritische Bildung in Unterricht und Schule (ZABUS). Einblicke in Forschung und Lehre eines Zusatzstudienganges als Prototyp der universitären antisemitismuskritischen Bildung

Abstract The article presents basic information and research concerns within the additional study programme Critical Education on Antisemitism for Teaching (ZABUS), which is located at the University of Würzburg/Germany. Initial results are presented on the basis of evaluations and questionnaires of religious education students. The authors provide an insight into the horizon of the three-semester degree programme. They argue for an iterative educational design that interlinks research on antisemitism and teaching and brings together its specific nature with the ressources of the teaching profession.

Оценка влияния человеческого фактора на промышленную безопасность предприятий цветной металлургии

Non-ferrous metallurgy is one of the key industries of the Russian Federation. The attributed specifics and complexities can negatively affect employees' physiological and psychological condition, thus increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The main specific features and complexities of non-ferrous metallurgy plants have been considered. Based on the statistical data for the last 5-year period, causes of fatalities at metallurgic plants have been detected, with a human factor as one of the primary causes. The condition of an employee of a metallurgic production is affected by many factors, i.e., stresses, physical overstrain, fatigue, personal problems, as well as his/her competencies such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, and personal qualities. It is critical to verify the level of competencies of employees via internal and external certifications that ensures admission to work at a hazardous production facility. The government of the Russian Federation has approved the categories of employees liable to obtain additional professional education and undergo the certification by committees of various levels once in 5 years. It cannot be stated, however, whether in such a case the established level of competencies (or their absence) of employees is reliable or not. The plants should motivate employees to work safely and conduct regular trainings for personnel in order to reduce the negative impact of the human factor. This can be also facilitated by the development and implementation of in-house measures considering the specifics of productions in the field of the safety audit. In the future, the modernization of the existing algorithm of generating questions, expanding the question bank during the certification of employees, and conducting online exams are possible, which can become one of the promising and efficient areas. The totality of options proposed will allow reducing the number of potential errors occurring due to the human factor, thus reducing the number of accidents and injuries at work.

ChatGPT May Help Inform Patients in Dental Implantology.

Patients may have high expectations regarding dental implants based on the source of their information, which can lead to challenges in clinical communication. This study aims to evaluate the quality of responses provided by Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT, OpenAI), an artificial intelligence (AI) program, to patient questions in the field of dental implantology. This study was prospectively designed as a cross-sectional study. Frequently asked questions by patients about general information on dental implantology (Part 1) and dental implant brands (Part 2) were posed to the ChatGPT program. Responses were independently assessed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons (Group 1; n = 10), periodontologists (Group 2; n = 10), prosthodontists (Group 3; n = 10), and general dentists (Group 4; n = 10) using the Global Quality Scale (GQS, scored from 1 [low quality] to 5 [high quality]). There was a total of 60 questions, with 30 questions in each part. Participants in the study were evenly distributed by gender (50% female, 50% male) with a mean age of 32.6 ± 4.07 years. The mean years of experience were 8.5 ± 3.12 years. There were no significant differences in mean age, gender, and years of experience among the groups (P > .05). The overall mean GQS score was 3.87 ± 0.29. Part 1 had a mean score of 3.9 ± 0.35, and Part 2 had a mean score of 3.85 ± 0.29, with no statistically significant difference (P > .05). The AI platform may contribute to the additional education of patients in the field of dental implantology and aid in understanding treatment procedures. However, it is concerning that ChatGPT may exhibit bias regarding dental implant brands, which could impact patient guidance.

АНАЛИЗ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЯ ВРАЧЕЙ АКУШЕРОВ-ГИНЕКОЛОГОВ О КАЧЕСТВЕ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ ПОМОЩИ В УЧРЕЖДЕНИЯХ РОДОВСПОМОЖЕНИЯ

The purpose of the study: to analyze the ideas of obstetricians and gynecologists about the quality of medical care in maternity institutions. Materials and methods. In accordance with the objectives of this study, a sociological survey was conducted of 286 obstetrician-gynecologists who carry out their work in the Samara region. The average age of the interviewed specialists was 33.7±9.1 years. Among the respondents, people who have worked in the healthcare system for more than 25 years prevailed – 32.1 %. The total length of service from 15 to 25 years was 22.8 % of the respondents, from 10 to 15 years – 20.4 %. Among certified obstetricians and gynecologists, specialists with the first category prevailed (44.1 %). One fifth (22.8 %) of doctors had the highest category, 27.6 % had the second and 5.5 % of the respondents had no qualifications. Results. There was a great interest in improving the quality of medical care provided, as well as in issues of additional professional education in terms of familiarization with regulatory documents and acquiring skills in communicating with patients, ethical analysis of the clinical situation and their own activities. Assessing the overall positive state of affairs in the team, doctors note quite a lot of factors that lead to the development and preservation of a conflict situation. The opinions of doctors characterizing the activities of obstetric and gynecological institutions can be an addition to improving the quality of medical care in the subjects of the Russian Federation.

USA EXPERIENCE REGARDING THE REINTEGRATION OF WAR VETERANS INTO CIVILIAN LIFE

The article summarizes the experience of the United States regarding the reintegration of veterans into civilian life, namely: the peculiarities of regulatory and legal regulation and the main directions of veteran policy. It was established that the American legislation uses two terms –«veteran» and «active military serviceman», while in Ukraine – «combatant», «military serviceman», «war veteran», «war participant». The American practice of military reintegration into civilian life involves mandatory participation in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The main directions of military reintegration into civilian life in the USA, which are under the competence of the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor, are: social adaptation; psychological support; professional retraining; support with housing. Social adaptation includes social communication, social support and formation of new social skills. Psychological support includes specialized support and treatment. Professional retraining of veterans is the acquisition of new professional qualifications through the acquisition of additional education or skills. Support with housing includes providing a loan for the purchase of housing, maintenance and adaptation of houses to new requirements in case of disability.It has been established that the USA is a country where «military social work» was formed, which is understood as a specialized practice of social work that provides support to military personnel, war veterans and their family members. Military social workers provide a range of services (counseling, crisis intervention, supervision), conduct training and coaching, and organize presentations of special client health support events to colleagues at all levels. Regarding the provision of social benefits, the USA has an exclusive approach to veterans policy – welfare programs for veterans operate separately from programs for the general population. The current system of benefits for veterans in the United States is complex.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ORGANIZING CAREER PROGRESSION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS

The global challenges of today’s world define school teachers as key actors of the education system’s development. This agenda has led to the fact that various countries are actively implementing additional education programs and strategies aimed at building leadership skills and management competencies in teaching staff. One of the essential factors that ensures education quality and its efficiency is providing teachers with diverse career opportunities. Based on the theoretical study, the authors have identified typical teacher career structures, teacher career models, career ladders and trajectories, as well as requirements to career growth in the countries of the world. The research findings include showcasing best international practices of organizing teacher career progression based on the case studies of three countries – Japan, China (Shanghai), and Singapore; defining the main trends that must be taken into account when planning and implementing supporting measures for school teachers’ professional development; identifying the key components of activities aimed at supporting teacher professional development at schools.

Realization of the right to training and additional professional education of medical workers: analysis of judicial practice

The possibility of professional and personal development is considered as a factor that positively affects the quality of working life of medical workers. At the same time, providing the healthcare system with qualified personnel also contributes to the achievement of Russia’s national development goals. To assess the protection of professional skills, the author analyzes judicial practice regarding the implementation of the right of medical workers to training and additional professional education, highlighting the main causes of labor disputes and proposing options for their resolution.

Technology of multilingual skills formation of schoolchildren of the basic comprehensive school in the conditions of an additional modular general educational program “Linguistic Workshop”

Importance. The problem of the formation of a multilingual student’s personality is important and relevant for modern language education. The purpose of the study is to propose a technology for the formation of multilingual skills of schoolchildren (grades 5-9) based on a modular general development program for the study of languages and cultures in an additional training course.Research Methods. Based on scientific literature theoretical analysis, the refined concept of “modular general educational program of additional education” as a means of multilingual skills forming of schoolchildren is presented. It is proved that a prerequisite for the multilingual skills formation of schoolchildren is their awareness of the value of their multilingual development, upbringing and development of a multilingual personality based on mastering socially significant experience, which is embodied in language knowledge and skills, language and speech activity. The main methods of polylinguistic skills’ formation are: comparative, communicative, method of control and self-control.Results and Discussion. It is revealed and substantiated that the use of a modular general development program in an additional training course will allow developing the student’s multilingual personality, its linguistic thinking, and language ability, which arouses great interest in the didactic possibilities of the proposed technology.Conclusion. The application of the research results can contribute to the development of new directions in linguodidactics and the design of an effective multilingual school environment.

Dental hygienists' knowledge, performance confidence and awareness of importance of assessing oral cancer risk factors.

To assess the knowledge, confidence and awareness of the importance of assessing oral cancer risk among dental hygienists working in Korea and to provide data for the development of theoretical and technical curricula related to oral cancer prevention tasks. Questionnaires were distributed to 195 dental hygienists, recruited from an online posting. Survey questions were related to the study objectives and demographic characteristics of the participants. An independent t-test and one-way Analysis of Variance were performed to determine the relationships between study variables and participant demographic characteristics. Seventy-five percent of the participants agreed that it is necessary to conduct oral cancer risk factor assessment for patients, while 46% agreed it was the duty of dental hygienists. The percentage of participants responding correctly to oral cancer risk factors and to oral cancer characteristics ranged from 98% to 31%. Participants with a master's degree or higher and those with oral cancer education experience were significantly (p < 0.003, p < 0.007, respectively) more aware of the importance of assessing oral cancer risk factors. Participants, who performed non-treatment-related work, had significantly (p < 0.046) greater performance confidence than that of clinicians. In addition, 52.5% of the participants had no prior education in oral cancer and 80.8% agreed that additional education and training were required. To improve dental hygienists' knowledge of oral cancer risk factors, it is important to provide specific knowledge, and an educational curriculum is necessary that allows incorporating medical interviews, visual inspections and palpation for comprehensive assessments.

Использование базовых положений школы обучения Ч. Линдблома в интересах развития системы образования с учетом вызовов ХХI века

The relevance of the presented research lies in the fact that, on the one hand, modern scientific and technological trends and geopolitical and economic conditions of development differ significantly from previous stages of development. On the other hand, given that economic development is carried out in a spiral, it is of interest to consider the experience of using management tools used in the previous round of technological development in the crisis phase of the 1970s, similar to the current crisis phase of socio-economic development of the 2020s. The purpose of the presented research is to consider the possibilities of using the provisions of the C. Lindblom school of education in the interests of the modern development of the education system, taking into account the challenges of the 21st century. The main result of the research is the formulation, based on the provisions of Ch. Linblom’s school of education, of proposals for the development of the national education system taking into account the challenges of the 21st century. The practical significance of the results obtained lies in the possibility of their use in training personnel, including managers and specialists in the system of additional professional education.

중등학생의 인지조절전략과 학업 효능감의 관계

Objectives This study empirically examined how cognitive self-regulated learning strategies influence students' academic self-efficacy, considering variations in family backgrounds.&#x0D; Methods To achieve this, data from the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th waves of the Korean Educational Longitudinal Study (KELS) 2013 cohort were used, selecting data based on the inclusion of cognitive self-regulated learning strategies in surveys (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th waves), post-middle school time points (3rd, 5th, 7th waves), and parental demographic background surveys (1st wave).&#x0D; Results Analyzing three time points of longitudinal data, vulnerable students showed lower academic self-efficacy and cognitive self-regulated learning strategies compared to non-vulnerable students. Using a two-way fixed effects model, an increase in cognitive self-regulated learning strategies had a static effect on changes in academic self-efficacy, with a greater impact observed among vulnerable students.&#x0D; Conclusions This study suggests evidence that socioeconomic-based disparities in students' academic self-efficacy can be mitigated. The need for additional cognitive self-regulated learning strategy education for vulnerable students is emphasized.&#x0D;

Художественное наследие в актуализации традиционных педагогических технологий и реализации инновационных идей образования

The purpose of the research is to create a comprehensive methodology with the inclusion of traditional pedagogical technologies based on the system of the historical Russian school of fine arts. Using the example of planning ensembles of a Russian manor with the definition of their influence on the cultural development of life in urban suburbs during the heyday and development of art workshops and crafts in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries. The paper provides an analysis of a number of methodological approaches in the educational system, which is based on the educational and cultural component of art education. The purpose of this article was to analyze the social features of the planning, content and distribution of functions of the socio-cultural development of the Russian estate. The research can be successfully applied in educational programs and additional education, in the field of architecture, design, restoration and ecology.

Attitudes and practice patterns of Finnish obstetrician-gynecologists regarding patients' sexual problems

ObjectiveFemale sexual problems are common but are not routinely assessed in obstetrician-gynecologist appointments. Therefore, we evaluated obstetrician-gynecologists' attitudes and practice patterns regarding their patients' sexual problems. Study designA web-based questionnaire was used to collect information from each respondent on gender, age, education, occupational status, and the total number of patients treated per day and sexual issues dealt with per day. Main outcome measuresThis study covered three fields of interest: 1) attitudes toward sexual problems, 2) practice patterns in sexual history-taking, and 3) practice patterns in the treatment of sexual problems. ResultsOf the 328 respondents, 299 provided eligible responses (specialists, 83 %, n = 249; residents, 17 %, n = 50). Almost all obstetrician-gynecologists (95 %) considered treating sexual problems as an important health care practice, but only 45 % and 53 % asked about sexual problems and sexual life satisfaction during general medical history-taking, respectively. Most obstetrician-gynecologists (86 %) used open conversation to assess sexual history. Half (52 %) of them reported that diagnosing female sexual problems is difficult, with the female obstetrician-gynecologists (54 %) more likely to report difficulty than the male obstetrician-gynecologists (29 %). Of the obstetrician-gynecologists, 15 % prescribed medications, whereas 58 % prescribed other treatments. A third (34 %) received distinct instructions from their organization for referring patients to continued care. ConclusionsAlthough almost all obstetrician-gynecologists reported that treating sexual problems is an important health care issue, fewer than half routinely inquired about sexual problems. The practice patterns regarding sexual problems were disorganized. Our results show a need for additional clinical practice guidelines and education in sexual medicine.

Work Satisfaction and Related Variables among Nurses Employed in Particular Hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia

Purpose: The objective of this research was to evaluate the degree of job satisfaction and related variables among nurses employed at specific hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia.  Methods A cross-sectional, descriptive research approach was employed, and a sample of 120 nurses was included in the study. The intended sample was chosen using a straightforward random sampling procedure. Data were gathered using a pre-tested, structured, self- administered questionnaire including a work satisfaction measure. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis after the obtained data were loaded into SPSS version 20.0.  Results The study used 120 study participants in total. Of the nurse practitioners, 41 (34.2%) expressed dissatisfaction with their work. Among the research subjects; 45(37.5%) dissatisfied with payment (salary). Regarding the options for pursuing a postgraduate degree in nursing or additional education 40 (33.3%) were dissatisfied. More than half of participants 75 (62.5%) were decided to resign from current employment due to payment (salary) issues.  Conclusions The nursing staff expressed dissatisfaction with possibilities for professional growth, recognition, low pay, inadequate benefits, doing many incorrect jobs, and increased workload. It is recommended that actions be taken to improve working conditions, pay, and human resource policies in order to raise the degree of job satisfaction among nursing staff.

Assessing the Impact of Nutrition Training Among Medical Students.

Nutrition education remains inadequate in American medical schools, and physicians often cite lack of nutrition knowledge as a barrier to counseling patients. The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of additional nutrition curriculum on first-year medical students. We created a 1-hour nutrition lecture, delivered to first-year medical students. Using pre-, post-, and 3-month follow-up surveys, we assessed the following: (1) change in student knowledge; (2) confidence in counseling patients; (3) motivation to change their personal dietary behaviors; and (4) satisfaction with the curriculum. We assessed objectives using multiple choice questions and 10-point Likert scale questions. Of the 142 students who attended the live lecture, 105 (73.9%) completed both pre- and postsurveys, and 65 (45.8%) completed the 3-month follow-up survey. Students' knowledge of the material increased from 37% to 82%, but retention dropped to 65% at the 3-month mark (P<.001). Comfort in assessing and counseling patients improved across the three survey iterations, from 3.53 to 5.90 to 8.00 (P<.001). Motivation to change personal behaviors was high overall at 8.04, 8.36 and 8.25 [P<.05]). Moreover, students were satisfied with the lecture, with a rating of 8.58/10. This study supports the value of additional medical student nutrition education. This curriculum significantly increases student knowledge, comfort with the material, and confidence in counseling their future patients. A longitudinal curriculum that reinforces concepts over time will help improve long-term retention.

Experience and Prospects for the Development of Russian-Tajik Cooperation in the Field of Education

The article is devoted to the analysis of Russian-Tajik cooperation in the field of education and summarizing the results of research by Russian and foreign scientists to form a position confirming the importance of integrating the activities of educational organizations, which is a prerequisite for increasing human potential as the basic component of the socio-economic development of society. A set of measures focused on the development of the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University was proposed, a vector of Russian-Tajik cooperation in the field of education was formed.Aim. Based on the study of many years of experience in interaction in the field of education between Russia and the Republic of Tajikistan and the features of the new economic reality, identify the most adequate forms of international cooperation, justifying the vector of their transformation.Tasks. Study the origins of the formation and analyze the reality of scientific and educational interaction between Russia and Tajikistan. Summarize and evaluate the experience of cooperation between the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University and Russian universities. Justify the most adequate forms of international cooperation in the field of education and identify the vector of their further development in the Republic of Tajikistan.Methods. The study applied: analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparisons and grouping, evolutionary and historical approaches.Results. The study showed that Russian-Tajik cooperation in the field of education has deep roots based on a long-term legislative framework, which makes it possible to really assess the existing relations between Russia and the Republic of Tajikistan and identify the prospects for their development. The generalization and adaptation of the existing experience made it possible to form reasoned positions that contribute to improving the scientific and educational level and improving the professional competencies of the trained staff, which is aimed at the socio-economic development of the two friendly countries. The study made it possible to form the following elements of scientific novelty and practical significance. Theoretical novelty consists in justifying the need to integrate the activities of educational organizations and allocating the organizational structure of an educational organization by type of organization based on knowledge as preferable in an unstable socio-economic environment. Practical significance lies in the fact that a set of measures focused on the development of RTSU is proposed and a vector for the development of educational organizations is formed in the context of their international integration.Conclusions. Scientific and educational cooperation: between Russia and Tajikistan is mutually beneficial for each of the parties. Assessment of the current situation and justification of proposals for the further development of relations between these countries made it possible to identify the vector of their transformations. For Russia and Tajikistan, the connection of education with the changes taking place in each of the countries is important. Since these changes are dynamic, continuous vocational education should play a significant role. For more effective implementation of continuing vocational education, work on career guidance is necessary, which is well combined with a dual education system that provides for close cooperation with companies, as well as the development of additional vocational education that actively responds to changes in the labor market. Positive results can be achieved only in the context of the active development of modern computer technologies, providing for interactivity, visualization, the use of case stages, mini-research, design work, as well as the possibility of hybrid learning. With this approach, the quality of comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development increases. It is recommended to form an organizational structure of an educational organization according to the type of organization based on knowledge, which is preferable in an unstable socioeconomic environment. The basis for the implementation of proposals for the further development of scientific and educational relations between Russia and Tajikistan is social partnership, as an instrument for regulating social and labor relations.

The “Lifelong Learning” concept as a factor of competitiveness and sustainable social and economic development

The purpose is to identify homogeneous groups of consumers towards the purchase of Lifelong Learning services in the context of their purchasing behaviour.The theory of system analysis, economic‐statistical and empirical methods were used. The respondents were consumers of services provided in the centres of additional education of the largest Russian universities. The data for the study was collected by means of an online survey via Google Forms service.Six groups of educational services consumers were identified: 1st – “LLL” consumers who identify their learning experience as ineffective (corresponding to the response “get nothing out of learning”); 2nd – men and women not more than 35 years old, targeting mainly not in the family, but in building a career, quite often participating in various educational activities; 3rd – women who choose the format of training in the form of retraining programs; 4th – women working as freelancers or self‐employed, some of them on maternity leave; 5th – women up to about 35 years old, working as line workers, without children and without higher education; 6th – men under the age of 40, with a good financial situation, who independently choose a certain training programme in order to obtain specific knowledge.The concept of “Lifelong Learning” involves the continuous development and improvement of skills, competences and knowledge throughout life, which helps to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of social and economic development.

Promoting independence for learners who are deafdisabled: Designing instruction with universal design for learning

ABSTRACT Universal design for learning (UDL)-an instructional design framework that promotes expert learning by promoting accessibility and reducing of barriers to learning-is gaining momentum on the global stage. However, UDL implementations with deaf or deafdisabled learners remain limited. This study examined how UDL enabled educators of deafdisabled learners to design instruction that promoted independence. This study asked, (1) What patterns emerged when teachers used UDL to design instruction for deafdisabled students? and (2) How did teachers of deafdisabled students use UDL to promote learner-centered skills and independence? Following a UDL training, teachers designed, implemented, and reflected on a UDL-based lesson. Results indicate that the use of teacher-driven guidelines was impacted by characteristics of the students, teacher, and lesson. While teachers noted the importance of learner-driven guidelines, they experienced challenges that limited implementation. This study illustrates how instruction targeting learner-driven UDL guidelines can promote independence in students who are deafdisabled. Findings indicate that engaging in additional teacher education and research is key to ensuring educators of deafdisabled learners have opportunities to develop the knowledge and skill to understand and apply UDL.

Soft Skills: Rankings in the Assessment of Entrepreneurs and the Participation of HEIs in Their Formation

The problem of forming and developing soft skills has not lost its relevance for many years. It is believed that possession of these skills ensures the subject’s competitiveness in the labor market. A special role is played by the formation of flexible skills in entrepreneurs, who allow them to be more adaptive to changes, interact effectively with the internal and external environment, find non-standard solutions in difficult situations, thereby increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of their own business.The purpose of our research is to compile a rating of soft skills in the assessment of existing entrepreneurs and to identify the degree of participation of higher education institutions in their formation. The data are obtained empirically from a study of 360 entrepreneurs. They show the undeniable importance for entrepreneurs of developing soft skills and, in most cases, their underdevelopment at the proper level. The paper presents the results of a survey demonstrating the proportion of entrepreneurs who have developed a particular skill in the process of self-education (19-38%), as well as the proportion of entrepreneurs who received an education at a university (0-22%) or in additional education programs in other organizations ( 1-13%). The study found that between 33 and 73% of entrepreneurs surveyed had not received soft skills training. Entrepreneurs ranked communication management (opinion of 76% of respondents) and decision making (73%) as the most important skills for their activities; the most developed were decision making (30%) and customer focus (28%). The work provides recommendations to universities in terms of increasing their presence in the market of additional education in order to develop soft skills among entrepreneurs as a factor in increasing their competitiveness.

Fertility Knowledge and Educational Experiences of Graduating Medical Students: A Multi-Institution Survey.

Objective: Our goal was to assess the fertility knowledge and educational experiences of graduating U.S. medical students to evaluate areas of improvement for future educational interventions. Design: Web-based cross-sectional survey. Subjects: Medical students graduating in 2023 from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (SOM), New York University (NYU) Grossman SOM, Wayne State University SOM, Perelman SOM at the University of Pennsylvania, and Mayo Clinic Alix SOM. Main Outcome Measures: Fertility-related knowledge and educational experiences of U.S. medical students in their final year of school. Results: In total, 117 students (14.4%) completed the survey. The average knowledge score was 78%. Twenty-three (22%) overestimated the age of most precipitous fertility decline, and 50 (52%) overestimated the chance of getting pregnant for a 40-year-old person with ovaries. One-third of students (30, 32%) incorrectly believe that physicians have equivalent infertility rates to the general population. Students were less cognizant of male fertility issues, incorrectly believing there was no negative impact on male fertility by age (43, 42%) among other factors. Seventy-five (81%) reported less than 5 hours of fertility-related education in medical school. Only one-third (32%) were satisfied or very satisfied with the fertility education they received. In an open-response question, students expressed interest in additional education on transgender and cancer patient care, fertility preservation, assisted reproductive technologies, and reproductive life planning in medicine. Conclusions: There is a need and an opportunity for medical education programs to enhance fertility education. Giving students and trainees the knowledge required to make informed decisions for their family-building purposes and improving their ability to counsel patients adequately should be a goal of future educational endeavors. The data collected in this study will serve as a guide for the development of fertility-related learning modules for medical students and trainees.