Honor Society Research Articles

Association of Interview and Holistic Review Metrics With Resident Performance-Related Difficulties in an Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Background The utility of traditional academic factors to predict residency candidates' performance is unclear. Many programs utilize holistic review processes assessing applicants on an expanded range of application and interview characteristics. Determining which characteristics might predict performance-related difficulty in residency is needed. Objective We aim to elucidate factors associated with residency performance-related difficulty in a large academic internal medicine residency program. Methods In 2022, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of Electronic Residency Application Service and interview data for residents matriculating between 2018 and 2020. The primary outcome was a composite of performance-related difficulty during residency (referral to the Clinical Competency Committee; any rotation evaluation score of 2 out of 5 or lower; and/or a confidential "comment of concern" to the program director). Logistic regression models were fit to assess associations between resident characteristics and the composite outcome. Results Thirty-eight of 117 residents met the composite outcome. Gold Humanism Honor Society (odds ratio [OR] 0.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.16-0.87) or Alpha Omega Alpha (OR 0.36, 95% CI 0.14-0.99) members were less likely to have performance-related difficulty, as were residents with higher United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores (OR 0.97, 95% CI 0.47-1.00). One-point increases in general faculty overall interview score, leadership competency score, and leadership overall score were associated with 41% to 63% lower odds of meeting the composite outcome. Interview or file review "flags" had an OR of 2.82 (95% CI 1.37-5.80) for the composite outcome. Conclusions Seven metrics were associated with the composite outcome of resident performance-related difficulty.

AI in the Legal Sector – an Overview for Information Professionals

AbstractIf there are any two letters that represent the zeitgeist of our profession, and indeed the world at large, they are A and I. AI, of course, stands for artificial intelligence, a subject that we've covered quite extensively in LIM, and are sure to continue to do so. One such article was in our Volume 22 Number 2 (Summer, 2022) issue and was penned by Jake Hearn, the assistant librarian at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and a member of the LIM Editorial Board. In this article Jordan Murphy, the Chair of the City Legal Information Group, reports from a presentation Jake gave to CLIG in April 2023 in which the views expressed in his original piece were updated and expanded.

The ODE Graduate Research AwardCompetition Sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

The ODE Graduate Research AwardCompetition Sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

The ODE Undergraduate Research AwardCompetition Sponsored by ODE International Honor Society in Economics

The ODE Undergraduate Research AwardCompetition Sponsored by ODE International Honor Society in Economics

Be Bold: Use Nursing Knowledge to Guide the Practice

The imagination, bravery, and audacity that many nurses have shown throughout the history of our profession lead to the recognition of nursing as a discipline, profession, and science. For maintaining it, the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing —Sigma— (1) and other associated organizations promote the science-guided exercise of the practice through the creation and transfer of knowledge, emphasizing the three elements that nurture, legitimize, consolidate, and guarantee disciplinary autonomy: theory, research, and practice. Sigma, in its presidential call 2022-2023, invited nurses to be bold and contribute to the development of nursing knowledge.

Implementation of Da’wah in Counteracting Hoax News on Social Media


 
 
 
 The primary objective of this study is to examine the significance of da'wah values within the MAFINDO (Masyarakat Anti Fitnah Indonesia) website as a means to combat hoax news on social media. The research methodology employed is content analysis, which helps reveal the contents of the research instrument. The study utilizes the Media Dependency Theory to evaluate MAFINDO's image as portrayed in several of its posts. In this particular case, the Media Dependency Theory serves as a tool to better understand how da'wah values manifest in the content presented on the MAFINDO website, aiming to counter hoax news on social media. The study's findings indicate the presence of two da'wah values on the website. Firstly, the MAFINDO website serves as a platform for truth, promoting the value of information disclosure. Additionally, the value of da'wah is evident in the "fact-checking" tool, which makes a significant contribution to fostering an intelligent, critical, and honorable society. Individuals can establish trust and uphold national and societal harmony by collaborating to prevent the spread of fake news. Previous literature lacks research examining the role of da'wah in countering hoaxes, making this study a valuable contribution to the social and religious communication field and the study of hoax news on social media. This research highlights the correlation between social and religious factors in MAFINDO's role as an institution combating defamation and slander, particularly in anti-corruption efforts.
 
 
 

Ophthalmology Residency Program Director Survey on Pass/Fail U.S. Medical Licensing Exam Step 1 Scoring.

Background Beginning January 26, 2022, the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 changed from a numerical score to pass/fail (P/F). The purpose of this study was to determine the perspective of ophthalmology program directors regarding this change in evaluating applicants. Methods After institutional review board approval, a survey was sent out to program directors of all 125 ophthalmology programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Survey questions asked for program demographics, the utility of USMLE Step 1 and 2 Clinical Knowledge scores in assessing applicants, and the importance of 16 different applicant metrics before and after Step 1 becomes P/F. The metrics examined were: letters of recommendation; clerkship grades; class ranking; Alpha Omega Alpha Membership; Gold Humanism Honor Society Membership; Dean's Letter; involvement and leadership; personal statement; number of abstracts, presentations, and publications; mean number of research experiences in the specialty; Step 2 Clinical Knowledge score; volunteering; preclinical grades; away rotation in the specialty; the applicant having another graduate degree; and graduation from a top 40 National Institutes of Health-funded program. Data were analyzed using nonoverlapping 95% confidence intervals. Results The survey was completed by 50 (40%) program directors. Sixty-eight percent of respondents stated a student's ranking would be considered more after USMLE Step 1 scores become P/F, and 60% stated medical schools should share clerkship shelf exam scores with residency programs. There were no significant differences in program directors' rankings of applicant metrics following the transition to P/F Step 1. Conclusion Based on our data, program directors will likely not place a greater emphasis on Step 2 scores, despite it being the only remaining objective measure for all applicants following the switch to a P/F Step 1. Nevertheless, program directors expressed an interest in receiving other objective measures, such as shelf exam scores and class ranking, as part of the application process. Notably, we found no significant changes in the rankings of various applicant metrics before and after the transition to P/F Step 1, indicating that the metrics that were important to program directors prior to the change remain just as critical in the new era of admissions.

Surveying the Middle Ground: A Thematic Analysis of the Medical School Applications of Standard Performers

As gatekeepers to the medical profession, admissions committees make important decisions through the analysis of quantitative (e.g. test scores and grade point averages) and qualitative (e.g. letters of recommendation and personal statements) data. One area of the application that deserves additional study is the Work and Activities section, where students describe their extracurricular experiences. Previous research has found different themes that sometimes overlap in the applications of exceptional performing and low performing medical students, but it is unclear if these themes are present in the applications of standard performers.An exceptional performing medical student is defined as one who was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. A low performing medical student is one who was referred to the Student Promotions Committee (SPC) where an administrative action was made. A standard performing medical student is defined as someone who was neither a member of an honor society nor referred to the SPC during medical school. Using a constant comparative method, the applications of standard performers who graduated from the Uniformed Services University between 2017 and 2019 was assessed using exceptional performer themes (success in a practiced activity, altruism, teamwork, entrepreneurship, wisdom, passion, and perseverance) and low performer themes (witnessing teamwork, embellishment of achievement, and description of a future event). The presence of novel themes was also assessed. The absolute number of themes and the diversity of themes were determined. Demographic data were collected (age, gender, number of Medical School Admissions Test [MCAT] attempts, highest MCAT score, and cumulative undergraduate grade point average), and descriptive statistics was performed.A total of 327 standard performers were identified between 2017 and 2019. No novel themes were found after coding 20 applications. All exceptional performer themes were identified in the population of standard performers. The low performing theme of embellishment of achievement was not found. Standard performers had a lower number of total exceptional performer themes and a lower diversity of exceptional performer themes compared to low and exceptional performers, but standard performers also had a lower number and less diversity of low performing themes compared to low performers.This study suggests that the diversity and frequency of exceptional performing themes in a medical school application may be useful in distinguishing between exceptional performers and other performers, though the small sample size limits quantitative conclusions. Low performing themes may be specific to low performers and thus could be useful to admissions committees. Future studies should include a larger sample size and could assess for predictive validity evidence of these exceptional performing and low performing themes through a blinded protocol.

Gender and Racial Distribution of Emergency Medicine Bound Medical Student Membership in Professional Honor Societies

Gender and Racial Distribution of Emergency Medicine Bound Medical Student Membership in Professional Honor Societies

Editorial introductions.

Editorial introductions.

The ODE Graduate Research Award Competition Sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

The ODE Graduate Research Award Competition Sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

The ODE Undergraduate Research Award Competition Sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

The ODE Undergraduate Research Award Competition Sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

Gender-Based Differences in Language Used by Students to Describe Their Noteworthy Characteristics in Medical Student Performance Evaluations.

The noteworthy characteristic (NC) section of the medical student performance evaluation (MSPE) was introduced to facilitate holistic review of residency applications and mitigate biases. The student-written aspect of the characteristics, however, may introduce biases resulting from gender differences in self-promotion behaviors. The authors conducted an exploratory analysis of potential gender-based differences in language used in NCs. The authors performed a single-center cohort analysis of all student-written NCs at the Perelman School of Medicine (2018-2022). NCs were converted into single words and characterized into word categories: ability (e.g., "talent"), standout ("best"), grindstone ("meticulous"), communal ("caring"), or agentic ("ambitious"). The authors qualitatively analyzed NC topic characteristics (i.e., focused on scholarship, community service). Logistic regression was used to identify gender differences in word categories and topics used in NCs. The cohort included 2,084 characteristics from 783 MSPEs (47.5%, n = 371 written by women). After adjusting for underrepresented in medicine status, honor society membership, and intended specialty, men were more likely to use standout (OR = 2.00; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.35, 2.96; P = .001) and communal (OR = 1.40; 95% CI = 1.03, 1.90; P = .03) words in their NCs compared with women but less likely to use grindstone words (OR = 0.72; 95% CI = 0.53, 0.98; P = .04). Men were more likely than women to discuss scholarship (OR = 2.03; 95% CI = 1.27, 3.23; P = .003), hobbies (OR = 1.45; 95% CI = 1.07, 1.96; P = .02), and/or awards (OR = 1.59; 95% CI = 1.16, 2.16; P = .004) and less likely to highlight community service (OR = 0.66; 95% CI = 0.48, 0.92; P = .02). The self-written nature of NCs permits language differences that may contribute to gender bias in residency application.

Speech of Justice McKinnon: Induction Into the Common Law Honour Society

Speech of Justice McKinnon: Induction Into the Common Law Honour Society

SIGMA PHI OMEGA PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM: ITS ROLE IN ADVANCING THE FUTURE OF GERONTOLOGISTS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Abstract Sigma Phi Omega, The International Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology (aka Sigma Phi Omega), was established in 1980 to recognize excellence of those who study gerontology and aging, and the outstanding service of professionals who work with or on behalf of older persons. The formation of this society provided a much-needed link between educators, practitioners, and administrators in various settings where older persons are served. Through the efforts of the international office and executive board officers, Sigma Phi Omega builds avenues to further their members’ academic and professional gerontological excellence. The goals of Sigma Phi Omega are achieved primarily through activities of local chapters at higher education institutions worldwide. Sigma Phi Omega chapters serve as links within their respective communities to promote interaction between gerontology educators, students, alumni, and local professionals. This international organization has a laser focus on excellence within gerontology and health professions education. In this session, the first presentation will provide the history of Sigma Phi Omega and its outreach efforts; the second presentation will focus on the future goals of Sigma Phi Omega to expand its role as an international honor society in preparing gerontologists, service providers and health professionals working with or on behalf of older adults; and the third presentation will focus on the SPO Chapters and their relationship with the piloted Gerontological Society of America Student Chapters.

SIGMA PHI OMEGA: HISTORY AND ITS OUTREACH EFFORTS

Abstract Sigma Phi Omega, The International Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology (aka Sigma Phi Omega), was established in 1980 to recognize excellence of those who study gerontology and aging, and the outstanding service of professionals who work with or on behalf of older persons. Its mission and vision was thoughtfully crafted to support the endurance and outreach of Sigma Phi Omega within the United States and globally. This session will share the structure and function of Sigma Phi Omega and its accomplishments. This foundation is an essential platform for the launching of the organization’s strategic plan as we move forward in the field of aging.

SIGMA PHI OMEGA'S FUTURE

Abstract Sigma Phi Omega (SPO) is well established within the United States but as The International Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology, it is time to intentionally expand globally in preparing gerontologists, service providers, and health professionals in the field of aging. This session will build on the platform provided by Dr. Katarina Friberg Felsted, Sigma Phi Omega immediate past president, and encourage discussion with and among attendees on ideas and creative approaches for advancing Sigma Phi Omega at colleges and universities worldwide. Broad input and feedback for mapping the future of Sigma Phi Omega across the national and international arenas provides opportunities and prospects that advances the fields of gerontology and geriatrics. The key is upholding Sigma Phi Omega’s mission and vision that supports aging through the work our members do with or on behalf of older adults.

Kehidupan Sosial Ekonomi Petani Jeruk di Kenagarian Siguntur Kecamatan Sitiung Kabupaten Dharmasraya (1985-2020)

This study aims to reveal the dynamics of citrus plantations in Siguntur and understand the economic condition of citrus farmers in Siguntur, Sitiung District, Dharmasraya Regency in 1985-2020. The method used in this test is the historical method which consists of four stages, namely heuristics, source analysis, interpretation, and historiography. The results of the study reveal that the dynamics of the socio-economic life of citrus farmers have continued to develop since 1985-2020, this is evidenced by the increase in citrus production from 1990-2000, but a decline in 2004-2012 due to seasonal pest diseases that attack citrus plants. Citrus production increased again in 2014-2019 with the highest production in 2016. Citrus plantations have an impact on the lives of farmers in the social and economic fields, it can be seen in terms of increased community income, education is getting attention, property ownership such as many who have renovated houses and bought vehicles, changes in attitude and behavior as well as position and honor in society that are starting to be noticed.
 Keywords: Development, Socio-Economic, Orange Farmers

The Costliness of US Residency Applications: Moving Toward Preference Signaling and Caps.

The Costliness of US Residency Applications: Moving Toward Preference Signaling and Caps.

Mentoring for INnovative Design Solutions (MINDS): Key Design Considerations and Collaborative Teamwork across Universities for Clinical Translation

The main purpose of this paper is to share the Mentoring for INnovative Design Solutions (MINDS) Scholars Program developed by Alpha Eta Mu Beta, the International Biomedical Engineering Honor Society. The program’s goals are to (1) introduce biomedical engineering students to an open-ended design experience as part of interuniversity teams with industry and faculty mentors, and (2) develop the ability to create designs considering clinical translatability on teams with different backgrounds and areas of expertise. MINDS uses an experiential learning approach to (1) enrich student curricular experiences through inter-institutional collaboration, (2) build engineering design skills, including three key design considerations for clinical/commercial success: intellectual property protection, regulatory strategy, and market identification; and (3) emphasize the importance of end-user considerations. From 2015 to 2022, MINDS has involved 131 students from 50 universities and 22 faculty and industry mentors. Pre- and post-program surveys show statistically significant improvements in understanding of the design process, regulatory strategy, intellectual property protection, market definition, and key product requirements and features. Students also improved communication and teamwork skills. Many students indicated that MINDS participation made them more likely to choose careers that involve product development and/or entrepreneurship. Students attained a working ability to integrate market needs, regulatory strategy, and intellectual property considerations into the design process. They also further developed soft skills, such as conflict resolution, time management, and effective communication through the challenges of inter-institutional collaboration. Additionally, the program heightened their awareness of how biomedical devices and technologies can benefit society.