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Med students taking a test

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Beyond Correct: Confidence Matters in Clinical Learning

Many educators have had the experience of reviewing assessment results and wondering whether the scores tell the whole story. Assessments can be an excellent tool for measuring whether your students are competent.

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Doctor Med Student Patient

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Our Golden Triangle Is Wearing Thin

I came off my first clinical rotation feeling defeated. It had not been a good experience and I was quietly questioning whether I had made the right...

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Aquifer Sciences Board at IAMSE 2026

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Flourishing in Community: Reflections from IAMSE 2026

I went to IAMSE this year braced for a dispirited room. AI is accelerating, board-prep pressure keeps getting louder, budgets are tightening, and the...

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Mechanism of Disease Map

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Bridging Foundational Science and Clinical Reasoning in BS/MD Programs

Accelerated pathways leave little room for delayed integration. Structured case-based learning can help students connect molecular mechanisms to...

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Aquifer Team at AIMW 2026

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Clinical Reasoning in the Age of AI: Confronting Cognitive Deskilling

At Aquifer, we have been grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in health professions education for several years, even...

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Diagnostic Excellence

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From Challenge to Implementation: Teaching Diagnostic Excellence

During a recent Aquifer webinar, Aquifer’s peer trainers—experienced health professions educators—posed a question that resonated across institutions:

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The Hardest Thing to Teach in NP Education—and Why It Matters More Than Ever

Some of the most important skills in nurse practitioner (NP) education are also the hardest to teach.

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Scaling Clinical Reasoning in PA Education: Insights from the Latest PAEA Data

PA education continues to expand across the United States, with more than 280 programs now training future clinicians nationwide.¹

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Reflections from COMSEP 2026: A Shift Toward More Thoughtful, Individualized Learning

Every year, COMSEP gives me a few days to set aside the noise of the broader world and reconnect with a community of dear friends that cares deeply...

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