Factors Determining Medical Students' Experience in an Independent Research Year During the Medical Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is ongoing debate about best practice models to support active learning by encouraging medical students to conduct independent research projects. This study explored student satisfaction, experiences, and learning outcomes of a unique, mandatory research program in an Australian medical school.

Methods

Students were invited to complete an anonymous survey ranking statements using Likert scales and completing open-ended questions. Factors predicting student satisfaction with the research year were analysed using a generalised linear regression model. A content analysis of open-ended questions was conducted.

Results

The survey was completed in October 2019 by 117 of 252 students (46%). The majority (84%) reported satisfaction with the research year. Fac

SUBMITTER: Uebel K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8368575 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature