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[Applying a teaching programme in community-based medical education].

W Al-Faisal1

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|October 14, 2006
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Summary

A community-based medical education program showed promise, with enthusiastic community members. However, students noted implementation challenges and the need for a longer program duration for better engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Community Health
  • Public Health Initiatives

Background:

  • Community-based medical education (CBME) programs are vital for training healthcare professionals in real-world settings.
  • Assessing the effectiveness and challenges of CBME programs is crucial for their refinement and successful implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a community-based medical education programme at Damascus University.
  • To understand the perspectives of medical students and community members on the program's structure, implementation, and impact.

Main Methods:

  • A short-term community-based medical education programme was conducted in a local setting.
  • The program involved 10 medical students and 3 participating families.

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  • Key components included teaching objectives, health education, and evaluation strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • The program's design was deemed appropriate for the community context.
    • Participants identified a need for a longer program duration to enhance student-community interaction.
    • Medical students expressed concerns regarding implementation difficulties, while community members showed enthusiasm.

    Conclusions:

    • The community-based medical education programme demonstrated potential benefits and positive community reception.
    • Further development is recommended to address implementation challenges and optimize the program's duration for deeper engagement.