Community Preceptors' Views on the Training Needs of Medical Students and Factors Affecting Medical Education in the Community Setting: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify community preceptors' views on the qualities and abilities required of physicians in community medicine, the education to acquire those qualities and abilities, and the factors affecting preceptors' involvement in community-based teaching.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 male community preceptors in northern Japan who had at least 5 years of experience in community medicine and prior teaching experience with preclinical students. Participants were selected using purposive sampling to ensure diversity in clinical roles and institutional affiliations. A thematic analysis was conducted on verbatim transcripts to identify recurring themes.

Results

Participants emphasized "communication skills," "understanding the perspectives

SUBMITTER: Yasuda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837060 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature