Investigating the implementation challenges of the research doctoral program and providing related solutions: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Doctoral programs have consistently garnered the attention of policymakers in medical education systems due to their significant impact on the socio-economic advancement of countries. Therefore, various doctoral programs have been implemented with diverse goals. In Iran, a research doctorate program, known as PhD by Research, was introduced primarily to engage in applied research related to healthcare needs. Nevertheless, the achievement of the program's goals has been questioned. This study aimed to identify the implementation challenges of the Research Doctorate Program and its solutions in Iran.

Method

This descriptive qualitative study followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research: A Synthesis of Recommendations and was conducted in two steps. Firs

SUBMITTER: Koohpaei A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325745 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature