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Progress in Medical Education (PME) is an open-access, peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to the fast publication of articles on health professional education. The journal serves as an international forum for medical practitioners to offer their key insights in the education and training of healthcare professionals. PME aims to advance medical education by disseminating creative ideas and information, and providing strategies to address the major challenges.


PME welcomes papers practically relevant across all levels of education, or beneficial for conceptual understanding of education-related topics. The journal's areas of focus include basic science education, clinical science education, residency education, learning theory, curriculum development, faculty development, and professionalism. Additionally, the journal publishes research articles, review articles, short communications, editorials, hypotheses and letters to editors.

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On Launching a New Journal ‘Progress in Medical Education’

Xiangbing Shui

Professor of School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.

Published April 1, 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/923124wviwrh

Job satisfaction and its influencing factors among anesthesia graduates: Evidence from a cross-sectional study in China

Fengyan Yang1,*, An Jiang2,*, Bing Xu1 , Kai Wei3 , Zhengyu Jiang4 , Jian Yu5 , Tianying Xu1 , Yuming Sun3 , Mi  Li1

1Department of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 2Teaching Evaluation Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China. 3Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of  Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200438, China. 4Department of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical Center, Naval  Medical University, Shanghai 200050, China. 5Department of Health Statistics, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 

* The authors contribute equally.

Address correspondence to: Yuming Sun, Department of Anesthesiology, Eastern Hepatobiliary  Surgery Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, No. 225, Changhai Road,  Yangpu District, Shanghai 200438, China. Email: sunyuming0223@163.com; Mi Li, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Rd, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: limi@smmu. edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/424546vxjkkz

Received September 9, 2024; Accepted January 7, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights 

● There is a shortage of anesthesiologists in China, and the occupation is not attractive enough. 

● The respondents were distributed in 30 provinces of China, and the overall satisfaction rate was 75.85±12.57. 

● Work stress and work hours influence on job satisfaction is not the lower the better. 

● Expanding the pathway and providing effective training for anesthesiologists will help to improve job satisfaction.

Importance of integrating ideological and political education into anesthesiology training

Zhenghuan Song1,2*, Miao Zhou1*, Tingting Bao1, Zhu Yu1, Yihu Zhou1, Mengling Huwang3, Qinyu Bao2, Tongyan Liu3, Jing Tan1,2 

1Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 2Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China. 3Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Cancer Research, Collabora tive Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 4Department of Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, Anhui Province, China. 

 *The authors contribute equally. 

Address correspondence to: Jing Tan, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiang su Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.42 Baiziting, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China. Tel: +86-025-8328465, E-mail:tanjing@ njmu.edu.cn. Tongyan Liu, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Key Labo ratory of Molecular and Translational Cancer Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. E-mail:liutongyan@njmu.edu.cn

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the The Educational Research Project of Nanjing Medical Univer sity (SLYB 2023-02). 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/882381xoiqse 

Received October 28, 2024; Accepted February 17, 2025; Published April 1, 2025 

Highlights 

●Integrating ideological and political education into anesthesiology residency training enhances doctor-patient communication and humanistic care. 

● Residents in the combined training model demonstrated improved professional competence and clinical skills compared to those in the traditional training model. 

● Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the observation group that received additional ideological and political education. 

● Mini-CEX and DOPS assessments can effectively measure the impact of the new teaching model on resident performance and patient interactions.

Efficacy of visual double-lumen bronchial catheter in teaching lung isolation

Minhao Zhang1, Halisa Paerhati2, Miao Zhou1, Jiahui Chen3, Zhiyan Wang4, Lianbing Gu1, Pengyi Li1

1Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 2Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 3Affiliated Anesthesia College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China. 4Department of Nursing, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Pengyi Li, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. Tel: +86-18252057979, Email: lipengyi@njmu.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/937243auxvcj

Received December 4, 2024, Accepted March 3, 2025, Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

● The study highlights the effective integration of visual double-lumen bronchial catheters in anesthesia residency training. It significantly shortens intubation time, enhances first-attempt success rates and surgeon satisfaction.

● This approach notably reduces post-intubation complications, including pharyngeal pain, hoarseness, and dry cough, leading to better patient outcomes and enhanced educational efficacy.

Construction of an online resource platform for anesthesiology postgraduates based on competency-based medical education concept

Zui Zou1, Tairan Zhou1,2, Mingyao Chen1, Na Zhao1, Tianying Xu1, Jinjun Bian3

1School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 2College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 3Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.

Address correspondence to: Jinjun Bian, Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Road,, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: jinjunbian@smmu.edu.cn; Tianying Xu, Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: xutianying@smmu.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/372910akmnxk

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by Planning Project of Shanghai Higher Education Association (2QYB24158) and Collaborative Education Project of the Ministry of Education of China (250101414020206).

Received December 11, 2024; Accepted February 10, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

● A competency based medical education (CBME) online resource platform is developed to bridge gaps in post graduate anesthesiology education, enhancing both curriculum content and teaching approaches.

● Classical and dynamic knowledge modules are incorporated to support competency-based learning, fostering systematic, self-directed, and lifelong learning.

● Innovative hybrid teaching models and real-time access to updated resources have significant potential to improve clinical decision-making and practical skills.

Integrating recent scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies into basic medical education: A focus on histology and embryology

Li Li1,*, Hongxiang He2,*, Pinjie Zhang2,*, Yinqing Wo3 , Zhu Song2 , Yili Yang2 , Jiaqi Shen1 , Haitao Ni1 , Minjuan Wu1,2, Junfeng Jiang1,2

1 Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai  200433, China. 2 Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Gongli Hospital Medical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. 3 Department of Anatomy,  College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 

* The authors contribute equally.

Address correspondence to: Junfeng Jiang, Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic  Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: 570538205@qq.com. Minjuan  Wu, Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University,  Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: minjuanwu@163.com.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/357732jvncxw  

Received September 9, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

Integrating cutting-edge scientific advancements and new technologies into histology and embryology education  not only enriches traditional teaching methods but also aligns the curriculum with the needs of the modern era. It  broadens students’ perspectives, fosters greater interest in scientific research, and lays a solid foundation for cultivating interdisciplinary medical professionals in the new era.

Optimization strategies for lesson preparation and lecturing in anesthetic pharmacology

Panpan Hu, Tianying Xu 

Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anesthesiology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 

Address correspondence to: Tianying Xu, Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anes thesiology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China. Tel: +86-021-81872029; E-mail: xutianying@smmu.edu.cn.

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by Collaborative Education Project of the Ministry of Education of China (250101414020206) and Planning Project of Shanghai Higher Education Association (2QYB24158). 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/152721rnuvhk

Received September 19, 2024; Accepted November 19, 2024; Published April 1, 2025 

Highlights 

● This review clearly defines the role of anesthetic pharmacology in the medical curriculum. 

● It emphasizes analyzing students’ prior knowledge and specific needs for targeted lesson preparation. 

● It proposes actionable methods to integrate anesthetic pharmacology with clinical practice. 

● It advocates for continuous updates to teaching materials to incorporate the latest advancements in the field. 

● It highlights the role of modern teaching tools (multimedia, virtual reality, interactive simulations, etc.) in improving instructional design and student engagement.

Ethical challenges in research faced by master's students in anesthesiology

Zhenghuan Song1,2,*, Qinyu Bao2,*, Jiaqin Cai2, Tingting Bao1, Zhu Yu1, Yihu Zhou1, Mengling Huwang3, Miao Zhou1, Jing Tan1,2 

1Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 2Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China. 3Department of clinical medicine, Bengbu medical university, Bengbu 233030, Anhui Province, China. 

*The authors contribute equally. 

Address correspondence to: Jing Tan, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.42 Baiziting, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. Tel: +86-025-8328465. E-mail: tanjing@njmu.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/457747nquzlx 

Received November 13, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025 

Highlights 

● Ethical approval is a fundamental step in research for anesthesiology master's students. 

● Conflicts between ethical approval timelines and clinical training schedules hinder research progress. 

● Lengthy review periods can delay research completion and dissertation submission.

Exploring the path of high-quality employment in medical colleges and universities through party building leadership

Shangping Fang, Chao Zhang

School of Anesthesiology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, Anhui Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Shangping Fang, Anesthesiology Experimental Training Center, College of Anesthesiology, Wannan Medical College; No.22 Wenchang West Road, Yijiang District, Wuhu 241002, Anhui, China. Tel: +86-19855362767; E-mail: 20180041@wnmc.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/729042rpxfdv

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the Second Batch of Sample Branch Cultivation and Establish-ment Units of University Party Building in Anhui Province (2023ybzb149), Wannan Medical College Party Building Work Special Project (WK2024DJ06) and Special Project for Ideological and Political Education Counselors of Wannan Medical College, (WK2023SZ05).

Received December 6, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

This review proposed Party-building strategies to enhance high-quality employment outcomes of medical majors:

●Strengthen ideological guidance and refine the employment-related ideological and political education system;

●Enhance medical skills to improve employment competitiveness;

●Improve the training system to cultivate precise talents meeting social needs;

●Establish employment assistance and create new job opportunities.

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Importance of integrating ideological and political education into anesthesiology training

Zhenghuan Song1,2*, Miao Zhou1*, Tingting Bao1, Zhu Yu1, Yihu Zhou1, Mengling Huwang3, Qinyu Bao2, Tongyan Liu3, Jing Tan1,2 

1Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 2Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China. 3Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Cancer Research, Collabora tive Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 4Department of Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, Anhui Province, China. 

 *The authors contribute equally. 

Address correspondence to: Jing Tan, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiang su Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.42 Baiziting, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China. Tel: +86-025-8328465, E-mail:tanjing@ njmu.edu.cn. Tongyan Liu, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Key Labo ratory of Molecular and Translational Cancer Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. E-mail:liutongyan@njmu.edu.cn

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the The Educational Research Project of Nanjing Medical Univer sity (SLYB 2023-02). 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/882381xoiqse 

Received October 28, 2024; Accepted February 17, 2025; Published April 1, 2025 

Highlights 

●Integrating ideological and political education into anesthesiology residency training enhances doctor-patient communication and humanistic care. 

● Residents in the combined training model demonstrated improved professional competence and clinical skills compared to those in the traditional training model. 

● Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the observation group that received additional ideological and political education. 

● Mini-CEX and DOPS assessments can effectively measure the impact of the new teaching model on resident performance and patient interactions.

Job satisfaction and its influencing factors among anesthesia graduates: Evidence from a cross-sectional study in China

Fengyan Yang1,*, An Jiang2,*, Bing Xu1 , Kai Wei3 , Zhengyu Jiang4 , Jian Yu5 , Tianying Xu1 , Yuming Sun3 , Mi  Li1

1Department of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 2Teaching Evaluation Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China. 3Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of  Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200438, China. 4Department of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical Center, Naval  Medical University, Shanghai 200050, China. 5Department of Health Statistics, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 

* The authors contribute equally.

Address correspondence to: Yuming Sun, Department of Anesthesiology, Eastern Hepatobiliary  Surgery Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, No. 225, Changhai Road,  Yangpu District, Shanghai 200438, China. Email: sunyuming0223@163.com; Mi Li, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Rd, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: limi@smmu. edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/424546vxjkkz

Received September 9, 2024; Accepted January 7, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights 

● There is a shortage of anesthesiologists in China, and the occupation is not attractive enough. 

● The respondents were distributed in 30 provinces of China, and the overall satisfaction rate was 75.85±12.57. 

● Work stress and work hours influence on job satisfaction is not the lower the better. 

● Expanding the pathway and providing effective training for anesthesiologists will help to improve job satisfaction.

Construction of an online resource platform for anesthesiology postgraduates based on competency-based medical education concept

Zui Zou1, Tairan Zhou1,2, Mingyao Chen1, Na Zhao1, Tianying Xu1, Jinjun Bian3

1School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 2College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 3Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.

Address correspondence to: Jinjun Bian, Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Road,, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: jinjunbian@smmu.edu.cn; Tianying Xu, Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: xutianying@smmu.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/372910akmnxk

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by Planning Project of Shanghai Higher Education Association (2QYB24158) and Collaborative Education Project of the Ministry of Education of China (250101414020206).

Received December 11, 2024; Accepted February 10, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

● A competency based medical education (CBME) online resource platform is developed to bridge gaps in post graduate anesthesiology education, enhancing both curriculum content and teaching approaches.

● Classical and dynamic knowledge modules are incorporated to support competency-based learning, fostering systematic, self-directed, and lifelong learning.

● Innovative hybrid teaching models and real-time access to updated resources have significant potential to improve clinical decision-making and practical skills.

Efficacy of visual double-lumen bronchial catheter in teaching lung isolation

Minhao Zhang1, Halisa Paerhati2, Miao Zhou1, Jiahui Chen3, Zhiyan Wang4, Lianbing Gu1, Pengyi Li1

1Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 2Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 3Affiliated Anesthesia College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China. 4Department of Nursing, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Pengyi Li, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. Tel: +86-18252057979, Email: lipengyi@njmu.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/937243auxvcj

Received December 4, 2024, Accepted March 3, 2025, Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

● The study highlights the effective integration of visual double-lumen bronchial catheters in anesthesia residency training. It significantly shortens intubation time, enhances first-attempt success rates and surgeon satisfaction.

● This approach notably reduces post-intubation complications, including pharyngeal pain, hoarseness, and dry cough, leading to better patient outcomes and enhanced educational efficacy.

On Launching a New Journal ‘Progress in Medical Education’

Xiangbing Shui

Professor of School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.

Published April 1, 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/923124wviwrh

Optimization strategies for lesson preparation and lecturing in anesthetic pharmacology

Panpan Hu, Tianying Xu 

Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anesthesiology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 

Address correspondence to: Tianying Xu, Department of Anesthetic Pharmacology, School of Anes thesiology, Second Military Medical University/Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China. Tel: +86-021-81872029; E-mail: xutianying@smmu.edu.cn.

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by Collaborative Education Project of the Ministry of Education of China (250101414020206) and Planning Project of Shanghai Higher Education Association (2QYB24158). 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/152721rnuvhk

Received September 19, 2024; Accepted November 19, 2024; Published April 1, 2025 

Highlights 

● This review clearly defines the role of anesthetic pharmacology in the medical curriculum. 

● It emphasizes analyzing students’ prior knowledge and specific needs for targeted lesson preparation. 

● It proposes actionable methods to integrate anesthetic pharmacology with clinical practice. 

● It advocates for continuous updates to teaching materials to incorporate the latest advancements in the field. 

● It highlights the role of modern teaching tools (multimedia, virtual reality, interactive simulations, etc.) in improving instructional design and student engagement.

Integrating recent scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies into basic medical education: A focus on histology and embryology

Li Li1,*, Hongxiang He2,*, Pinjie Zhang2,*, Yinqing Wo3 , Zhu Song2 , Yili Yang2 , Jiaqi Shen1 , Haitao Ni1 , Minjuan Wu1,2, Junfeng Jiang1,2

1 Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai  200433, China. 2 Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Gongli Hospital Medical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. 3 Department of Anatomy,  College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. 

* The authors contribute equally.

Address correspondence to: Junfeng Jiang, Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic  Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: 570538205@qq.com. Minjuan  Wu, Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Naval Medical University,  Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: minjuanwu@163.com.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/357732jvncxw  

Received September 9, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

Integrating cutting-edge scientific advancements and new technologies into histology and embryology education  not only enriches traditional teaching methods but also aligns the curriculum with the needs of the modern era. It  broadens students’ perspectives, fosters greater interest in scientific research, and lays a solid foundation for cultivating interdisciplinary medical professionals in the new era.

Ethical challenges in research faced by master's students in anesthesiology

Zhenghuan Song1,2,*, Qinyu Bao2,*, Jiaqin Cai2, Tingting Bao1, Zhu Yu1, Yihu Zhou1, Mengling Huwang3, Miao Zhou1, Jing Tan1,2 

1Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. 2Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China. 3Department of clinical medicine, Bengbu medical university, Bengbu 233030, Anhui Province, China. 

*The authors contribute equally. 

Address correspondence to: Jing Tan, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.42 Baiziting, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. Tel: +86-025-8328465. E-mail: tanjing@njmu.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/457747nquzlx 

Received November 13, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025 

Highlights 

● Ethical approval is a fundamental step in research for anesthesiology master's students. 

● Conflicts between ethical approval timelines and clinical training schedules hinder research progress. 

● Lengthy review periods can delay research completion and dissertation submission.

Exploring the path of high-quality employment in medical colleges and universities through party building leadership

Shangping Fang, Chao Zhang

School of Anesthesiology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, Anhui Province, China.

Address correspondence to: Shangping Fang, Anesthesiology Experimental Training Center, College of Anesthesiology, Wannan Medical College; No.22 Wenchang West Road, Yijiang District, Wuhu 241002, Anhui, China. Tel: +86-19855362767; E-mail: 20180041@wnmc.edu.cn.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/729042rpxfdv

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the Second Batch of Sample Branch Cultivation and Establish-ment Units of University Party Building in Anhui Province (2023ybzb149), Wannan Medical College Party Building Work Special Project (WK2024DJ06) and Special Project for Ideological and Political Education Counselors of Wannan Medical College, (WK2023SZ05).

Received December 6, 2024; Accepted February 6, 2025; Published April 1, 2025

Highlights

This review proposed Party-building strategies to enhance high-quality employment outcomes of medical majors:

●Strengthen ideological guidance and refine the employment-related ideological and political education system;

●Enhance medical skills to improve employment competitiveness;

●Improve the training system to cultivate precise talents meeting social needs;

●Establish employment assistance and create new job opportunities.