Exploring Undergraduate Medical Student Experiences of Training Within a Community-Based Paediatric Clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undergraduate medical education in Ireland comprises of clinical training largely within teaching hospitals, with less emphasis on training in community settings. Studies show a move beyond traditional models of training is needed, particularly in the domain of community child health. A multi-agency, inter-disciplinary community paediatric clinic was established in a disadvantaged area of southern Ireland. Kidscope provides health and developmental assessment for children aged 0-6 years and acts as a training clinic for medical students who complete a one day placement during the final year of their undergraduate medical degree. The aim of this study was to capture student experiences and to understand the perceived impact of community-based training on undergradu

SUBMITTER: Buckley L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10060458 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature