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Epidemiology teaching: student and tutor perceptions.

Mandy Moffat1, Hazel K Sinclair, Jennifer A Cleland

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|March 15, 2005
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Medical students find epidemiology challenging but recognize its importance. They desire practical, clinically relevant teaching focused on assessment content.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Undergraduate medical students often lack sufficient exposure to fundamental epidemiology principles.
  • Concerns exist regarding the effectiveness of current epidemiology teaching methods in medical curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore student and tutor perceptions of epidemiology teaching within the first three years of the Aberdeen, UK, undergraduate medical curriculum.
  • To specifically examine epidemiology instruction within the Community Course component.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach.
  • Individual interviews with fourth-year medical students.
  • Focus-group meetings with fourth-year medical students and Community Course tutors.

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Main Results:

  • Students perceive epidemiology as dry, difficult, and boring, but acknowledge its growing importance.
  • Relevance of epidemiology increases with course progression and clinical exposure.
  • Students and tutors desire practical, clinically relevant, and assessment-driven teaching.

Conclusions:

  • Epidemiology teaching requires enhancement to improve student engagement and understanding.
  • Curricula should integrate practical, clinically relevant content to address student and tutor feedback.
  • Aligning teaching with assessment needs may improve learning outcomes.