Feedback works at its best when it inspires reflection on behaviour and performance. Uncritical praise or criticism alone is rarely effective. Photo: Einar Nilsen Feedback is decisive to achieve good...

New types of exams for medical students mean better and more valid testing of knowledge and clinical skills Photo Einar Nilsen The exam is a necessary part of a medical education. The exam is...

The title – the headline – of a scientific article is important for several reasons, including for attracting attention and arousing the interest of potential readers ( 1  –  4 ). All manuscripts...

For a research article to be read, understood and remembered it must have a clear message. The structure and form of the article is part of this message. Photo: Einar Nilsen From time to time I hold...

Tattooing is about identity, fashion and beauty. Body decoration is a reflection of our times – free, diverse and changing Photo: Einar Nilsen Tattooing has a long history ( 1 ). In modern times,...

Academic merit at our universities is almost exclusively earned by publication of research. As long as this situation prevails, medical teaching will invariably be given low priority. Photo: Einar...

Blackboards and whiteboards are underestimated teaching aids. They can be used as either an alternative or a supplement to PowerPoint Photo: Einar Nilsen The teaching of medicine is to a large extent...