'They never mentioned this in medical school!' A qualitative analysis of medical students' reflective writings from general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to identify final-year medical students' experiences with thought-provoking and challenging situations in general practice.

Design setting and subjects

We conducted a qualitative analysis of 90 reflective essays written by one cohort of Norwegian final-year medical students during their internship in general practice in 2017. The students were asked to reflect upon a clinical encounter in general practice that had made a strong impression on them. A primary thematic content analysis was performed, followed by a secondary analysis of encounters that stood out as particularly challenging.

Main outcome measures

Clinical scenarios in general practice that make students feel professionally 'caught off guard'.

Results

The analysis i

SUBMITTER: Mjolstad BP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11001360 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature