Analysing the Impact of an Elective Research Experience on Medical Students' Research Perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physicians are at the centre of bench-to-bedside research, yet the number of physicians engaging in research is declining. One solution to overcome this alarming trend is exposing medical students to research. This study aims to assess the impact of engaging medical students in research, and the feasibility of conducting research solely using online communication.

Methods

A pilot elective research opportunity was offered to medical students enrolled to the University of Malta Doctor of Medicine and Surgery course by a resident academic (summer 2021) of the same institute to assess the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Europe. An anonymous survey was distributed to seventy medical students recruited to participate in this elective research project. The data collected w

SUBMITTER: Cuschieri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9845813 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature