Challenges of senior 8-year-program medical students' scientific research in China: A multicenter questionnaire-based study.

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Abstract

Among the diverse medical education systems in China, the 8-year program is dedicated to cultivating physician scientists. Although the research ability of senior students in 8-year medical programs is a pivotal quality, it remains unclear. This study aimed to clarify the current status and challenges of students' research experience, abilities, and outputs.A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in 5 medical schools in northern China. Electronic questionnaires were sent to 235 randomly chosen fifth-grade or sixth-grade 8-year-program medical students. A total of 211 responses were collected and analyzed using SPSS 22.0.Only 13.3% of participants chose research as their future career goal. Students generally felt that conducting research was stressful and difficu

SUBMITTER: Wan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8913100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature