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A short transitional course can help medical students prepare for clinical learning
Heidi Chumley1, Cynthia Olney, Richard Usatine
1Department of Family Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City 66160, USA. hchumley@kumc.edu
Family Medicine
|July 1, 2005
Summary
A 2-week clinical transition course significantly improved medical students' self-reported preparedness for 16 of 18 clinical skills. This course enhances readiness for the demanding clinical years of medical school.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- Many medical schools utilize a
- Purpose_of_the_Study
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate a 2-week intensive clinical transition course for third-year medical students.
- Provide data on the course's evaluation and content validity.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary team designed and implemented the course.
- Student preparedness for 18 clinical skills was assessed via pre- and post-surveys.
- Statistical analysis included Wilcoxen rank sum test and chi-square analysis.
Main Results:
- Students reported increased preparedness for 16 of 18 clinical skills post-course.
- Preparedness was significantly higher compared to historical controls for 14 of 18 skills.
Conclusions:
- A transition course focusing on common skills is relevant to clerkship experiences.
- Such a course can enhance students' self-reported preparedness for clinical medical school years.