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A skills programme for preclinical medical students.
L Taylor1, D Vergidis, A Lovasik
1Education Department, University of Alberta Hospitals, Edmonton, Canada.
Medical Education
|November 1, 1992
Summary
This study details a medical education program introducing preclinical students to procedural skills. Students showed strong, lasting enthusiasm for this hands-on training, even a year later.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Skills Training
Background:
- Preclinical medical students require early exposure to essential procedural skills.
- Traditional curricula may lack sufficient practical skill development opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate a novel educational program for teaching procedural skills to preclinical medical students.
- To assess student satisfaction and retention of positive attitudes towards the program.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary team delivered a program using lectures, demonstrations, and mannequin practice.
- Selected students practiced skills on peer volunteers.
- Student feedback was collected immediately post-program and one year later.
Main Results:
- The program received generally enthusiastic student support.
- Positive student attitudes towards the program remained strong 12 months after initial participation.
Conclusions:
- This procedural skills education program is well-received by preclinical medical students.
- The program demonstrates sustained positive impact on student perception of practical skills training.