How do German medical students perceive role models during clinical placements ("Famulatur")? An empirical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have demonstrated the importance of role models in medical education. Medical students in Germany participate in clinical placements ("Famulatur") that last 4 months in total and represent the first real-world setting where students encounter possible role models in their clinical education. These placements are an extracurricular activity, however, and regarded as the "black box" of medical education. This study aimed to evaluate whether and how students experience role models during clinical placements, the qualities associated with potential role models and whether role model-related learning gains are relevant.

Methods

We recruited 96 students (mean age: 23.83 years; 75% female) in their 5th to 9th semesters at the Faculty of Medicine at the University

SUBMITTER: Keis O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6547468 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature