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A 2-week course significantly improved medical students' perceived preparedness for internship. This targeted curriculum addresses key challenges faced by new physicians during their transition from student to intern.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physician Training

Background:

  • The transition from medical student to intern presents significant challenges.
  • Limited existing curricula address this critical educational gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an elective course aimed at enhancing medical students' readiness for internship.
  • To prepare graduating students for the responsibilities and stressors of residency.

Main Methods:

  • An elective 2-week course, "Integrative Clinical Experience," was implemented.
  • The course included modules on managing acutely ill patients, teaching, communication, and stress coping.
  • Students rotated through 1- to 3-hour modules covering these key domains.

Main Results:

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  • Student feedback was both qualitative and quantitative.
  • Participants reported the course as useful and educationally valuable.
  • A statistically significant increase in perceived preparedness for internship was observed post-course.

Conclusions:

  • A concentrated 2-week course is a feasible and effective educational intervention.
  • This curriculum successfully enhances students' self-assessed readiness for internship.
  • The course addresses critical skills needed for the intern transition.