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[Peer tutorial programme as a part of the medical curriculum]
Lasse Bugge1, Michael Dall, Birgitta Wallstedt
1Universitet, Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet, Enheden for Uddannelsesudvikling. bugge@dadlnet.dk
Older medical students tutoring first-year students significantly reduced the time to complete the initial five semesters of the medical bachelor's degree program. This integrated approach enhanced learning efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pedagogy
- Student Mentorship
Context:
- Transition to medical school presents academic challenges.
- First-year medical students often require structured support.
- Peer-assisted learning models are increasingly explored in higher education.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of an integrated, intensive introduction program for first-year medical students.
- To assess the effectiveness of utilizing senior medical students as tutors.
- To measure the influence on the time to completion for the initial medical degree semesters.
Summary:
- An intensive introductory program paired first-year medical students with senior tutors.
- This mentorship model was integrated into the early medical curriculum.
- The program facilitated a significant reduction in the average completion time for the first five semesters.
Impact:
- Demonstrates a successful peer-tutoring model in medical education.
- Suggests a strategy for optimizing curriculum progression.
- Highlights the benefits of inter-cohort support for academic achievement.
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