We know but we hope: A qualitative study of the opinions and experiences on the inclusion of management, health economics and research in the medical curriculum.

ABSTRACT: The achievement of global and national health goals requires a health workforce that is sufficient and trained. Despite considerable steps in medical education, the teaching of management, health economics and research skills for medical doctors are often neglected in medical curricula. This study explored the opinions and experiences of medical doctors and academic educationalists on the inclusion of management, health economics and research in the medical curriculum. A qualitative study was undertaken at four medical schools in Southern Africa (February to April 2021). The study population was medical doctors and academic educationalists. Semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled participants were conducted. All interviews were recorded and professionally transcribed. Construct

SUBMITTER: Turner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9586360 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature