Purpose: Physician assistant (PA) programs have an academically rigorous curriculum, which places a myriad of pressures on students and contributes to burnout. The benefits of optimal quality and quantity of sleep are well documented, yet students still view sacrificing sleep as a necessary step in academic success. The purpose of this pilot study was to create behavior changes to promote optimal sleep hygiene in PA school and decrease measurements of burnout.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aging process and the concomitant physiological changes that come with increasing age have been a focus of researchers and the general population for centuries. The pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the aging process was famously articulated by Aristotle, stating, "education is the best provision for old age." This remains true today in our quest to understand the physiological underpinnings of aging and the incessant attempt to slow or reverse many of the processes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOne of the most pervasive myths in our culture today is the belief that training increases performance. When, in fact, training decreases performance. The current structure of training programs and educational curriculums provide the evidence regarding the acceptance of this belief.
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