Students' perceptions of peer-organized extra-curricular research course during medical school: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Early integration of research education into medical curricula is crucial for evidence-based practice. Yet, many medical students are graduating with no research experience due to the lack of such integration in their medical school programs. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of a peer-organized, extra-curricular research methodology course on the attitudes of medical students towards research and future academic careers. Twenty one medical students who participated in a peer-organized research course were enrolled in three focus group discussions to explore their experiences, perceptions and attitudes towards research after the course. Discussions were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide, and were transcribed and thematically analyzed for major and minor th

SUBMITTER: Nazha B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4357456 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature