Current status of medical research among undergraduate medical students in China: a nationwide questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT: The increasing demand for physician-scientists highlights the essential role of medical schools in fostering the development of these professionals. This study aims to assess the current status of research engagement, attitudes toward research, and barriers to participation among Chinese undergraduate medical students. A cross-sectional, nationwide questionnaire survey was conducted in February 2024 using an online platform, with responses from 3,423 students (effective rate: 87.79%). Furthermore, we have designed a questionnaire among physician-scientists with experience in teaching undergraduates about research at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, resulting in 51 responses being collected. The questionnaires were developed based on existing literature and expert input and underw

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12286971 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature