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Community-based projects in rural internships: an alternative approach
A K Pratinidhi1, J K Joshi, S P Bawikar
1Rural Health Training Centre, Sirur, Maharashtra, India.
Medical Education
|September 1, 1992
Summary
Community-based projects enhance medical intern training in rural health settings. This approach improved interns' skills and community engagement during their rural postings.
Area of Science:
- Community Medicine
- Medical Education
Background:
- Supervision of medical interns in rural health centers is often ineffective.
- Interns report insufficient rural life experience and guidance during postings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel approach for rural medical intern training.
- To enhance learning experiences in community medicine and social dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study involving medical interns in small community-based projects.
- Interns identified problems, designed studies, analyzed data, and drew conclusions.
- Projects were conducted under the guidance of the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine.
Main Results:
- Interns successfully completed community-based projects.
- 76% of interns found the experience valuable for knowledge and skill enhancement.
- 56% believed project interaction benefited the community.
Conclusions:
- Community-based projects offer valuable learning opportunities for interns.
- This approach improves intern interaction with the community and enhances rural health training.