Medical students' perceptions of their ethics teaching

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Bioethics
• Legal Medicine

Background:

• Recent reviews have examined ethics teaching in UK medical schools from educators' viewpoints.
• Student perspectives on medical ethics education are crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate medical undergraduates' perceptions of ethics education.
• To understand students' views on the value of learning ethics and law.
• To assess student engagement with the subject of medical ethics.

Main Methods:

• A questionnaire survey was administered to medical undergraduates.
• The survey targeted students at King's College London School of Medicine.

Main Results:

• The study provides insights into student perceptions of ethics education.
• Findings highlight how students value the learning of ethics and law.
• Student engagement levels with the subject were also assessed.

Conclusions:

• Student feedback is vital for enhancing the teaching of ethics and law in medical schools.
• Understanding student perceptions can inform future curriculum design and teaching strategies.