Global competence of medical students: An assessment scale and preliminary investigation in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The importance of global competence has been acknowledged in medical care as well as medical education. This study aims to develop a scale assessing the global competence of medical students, determine the factor structure and internal consistency of the scale and explore the underlying factors influencing the global competence of Chinese medical students in 8-year programs.

Methods

A questionnaire (Global Competence Assessment Scale for Medical Students, MS-GCAS) was developed, and a cross-sectional multicenter survey was conducted in 1062 medical students from 10 medical schools in China. Questionnaire data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis and multiple linear regression.

Results

The exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor scal

SUBMITTER: Shi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836264 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature