Paediatric rotations in undergraduate medical education in Switzerland: Meeting students' expectations and the goals of the competency-based learning catalogue PROFILES.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The competency-based catalogue of learning objectives "Principal Relevant Objectives and Framework for Integrative Learning and Education in Switzerland" (PROFILES) based on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) was newly introduced in 2018 in undergraduate medical education in Switzerland. Clerkships provide opportunities for students to train clinical skills and competencies within the curriculum. This study aims to assess the students' experiences during paediatric clerkships and whether they achieve the expected competency level of certain EPAs by the end of their training.

Methods

An online survey was conducted among all 316 students in their last year of medical school (3^rd year master) enrolled at the University of Zurich. A total of 113 s

SUBMITTER: Baumann L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656168 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature