The effect of research training on research skills, academic performance, and stress level among medical undergraduates in China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of medical undergraduates are participating in research training. However, little is known about the benefits and challenges of undergraduate research training and how to optimize the training process. This study investigated the effects of medical undergraduates' engagement in research training on their research skills, academic performance, and stress level.

Methods

A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted at Central South University to collect data on research training from 123 medical undergraduates using structured questionnaires. The quantitative measures included assessments of research skills, medical English test scores, grade point averages and stress scores among undergraduates with or without research training. The effec

SUBMITTER: Jiang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492690 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature