Visiting medical student elective and clerkship programs: a survey of US and Puerto Rico allopathic medical schools.

ABSTRACT:

Background

No published reports of studies have provided aggregate data on visiting medical student (VMS) programs at allopathic medical schools.

Methods

During 2006, a paper survey was mailed to all 129 allopathic medical schools in the United States and Puerto Rico using a list obtained from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Contents of the survey items were based on existing literature and expert opinion and addressed various topics related to VMS programs, including organizational aspects, program objectives, and practical issues. Responses to the survey items were yes-or-no, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and free-text responses. Data related to the survey responses were summarized using descriptive statistics.

Results

Representatives of 76 schoo

SUBMITTER: Mueller PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2893187 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature