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Analyzing gross appearance and cell count of cerebrospinal fluid

In this video, we review what the gross appearance and cell count can tell you about the cerebrospinal fluid and critical clues you need to be on the lookout for.
24th Jun 2021 • 3m read

Differentiating transudative and exudative pleural effusions

In this video, we'll discuss some components that can be used to differentiate between transudative and exudative pleural effusions, why you need to be careful with heart failure patients, and what your patient's serum glucose can tell you about their risk of malignancy.
24th Jun 2021 • 3m read

Writing five-star multiple choice questions (MCQ) for your medical courses

In this lesson, we will provide you with some tips and tricks for how to create five-star multiple choice questions that can be used for both retrieval practise and assessment.
9th Jun 2021 • 5m read

How to use retrieval practice in medical education

In this video, we'll explore why traditional teaching methods in medicine don't work very well and what you as a medical mentor or teacher should be doing instead.
9th Jun 2021 • 4m read

How to screen record your medical presentation using a PC

Learn to create your first online medical lesson! In this video, we're going to be taking a look at basic video editing techniques in Camtasia using a PC computer.
9th Jun 2021 • 6m read

How to screen record your medical presentation using a Mac

Let’s learn about the tech parts of recording your first online lesson. We're going to be taking a look at basic video editing techniques in ScreenFlow using a Mac computer.
9th Jun 2021 • 7m read

Hands-on design principles for medical teaching videos

In this video, we will continue showing you how to apply the design principles (proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast) to an actual scene taken from one of our courses.
9th Jun 2021 • 4m read

Basic design principles for medical teaching videos

In this lesson from our Teaching Masterclass, you'll cover the four most important design principles to consider when creating a video, how to make the text more attractive, and the things to avoid to keep your students engaged.
9th Jun 2021 • 4m read

How to use the Feynman technique in medical education

In this video, we'll go through the six steps to mastering the Feynman technique and how to use this mind-blowing tool to explain absolutely anything to anyone.
9th Jun 2021 • 4m read

Why the flipped classroom works in medical education

In this video, taken from our course Teaching Masterclass: Creating an Online Course, we explain what the flipped classroom is, what its benefits are, and how to implement it in your own course.
9th Jun 2021 • 4m read