The learners' perspective on internal medicine ward rounds: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ward rounds form an integral part of Internal Medicine teaching. This study aimed to determine the trainees' opinions regarding various aspects of their ward rounds, including how well they cover their learning needs, how they would like the rounds to be conducted, and differences of opinion between medical students and postgraduates.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 134 trainees in Internal Medicine, comprising medical students, interns, residents and fellows, who were asked to fill in a structured, self-designed questionnaire. Most of the responses required a rating on a scale of 1-5 (1 being highly unsatisfactory and 5 being highly satisfactory).

Results

Teaching of clinical skills and bedside teaching received the lowest overa

SUBMITTER: Tariq M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2912319 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature