Bridging the gap in clinical research training: a qualitative study of postgraduate medical students' perceptions of good clinical practice education.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite increasing emphasis on clinical research ethics and quality assurance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training remains inadequately incorporated into postgraduate medical education. This qualitative study investigates postgraduate medical students' experiences with GCP education, exploring their learning outcomes, professional identity development, and suggestions for curriculum enhancement.

Methods

This qualitative study recruited twelve first-year postgraduate students participating in a newly established GCP elective course at a Chinese medical university. Semi-structured interviews were performed and analysed using Systematic Text Condensation. The data were interpretation employed a competency-based medical education (CBME) framework, specifically exami

SUBMITTER: Xiaoyun W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12825594 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature