Exploring medical students' preferences and challenges in clinical pharmacology education: insights and improvement strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical students receive foundational knowledge in clinical pharmacology, bridging the gap between pharmacology and clinical practice. While several studies have investigated clinical pharmacology teaching methodologies, few describe the teaching and learning of clinical pharmacology in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to explore medical students' preferences for teaching and learning methods in clinical pharmacology, identify current strengths and challenges, and provide suggestions for improvement.

Methods

In April 2024, a cross-sectional online survey was distributed via WhatsApp to second and third-year medical students at the University of Jeddah, KSA. The survey invitation explained the purpose, voluntary participation, and anonymity of responses, with informe

SUBMITTER: Tobaiqy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature