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Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository

Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository

Published on: May 29, 2017

Early clerkships.

Digna M A Kamalski¹, Edith W M T Ter Braak, Olle T H J Ten Cate

¹Center for Research & Development of Education, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Medical Teacher

|December 26, 2007

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Early clerkships in medical education are well-received by students and teachers. These hands-on experiences enhance clinical skills and motivation, despite students having less prior knowledge.

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Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository

Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository

Published on: May 29, 2017

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Undergraduate Curriculum
Clinical Training

Background:

Innovative medical curricula increasingly incorporate early clinical experience.
Utrecht's program offers hands-on, 6-week clerkships, differing from passive observation.
This study evaluates student and teacher perceptions of these early clerkships.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess student and teacher opinions on early clinical clerkships.
To evaluate the effectiveness of hands-on clinical experience in the third year of medical school.

Main Methods:

A 16-item questionnaire was administered to 238 clinical teachers and 89 students.
Participants rated aspects of background knowledge, clinical skills, communication, and readiness on a 5-point Likert scale.
A 61% response rate was achieved for the 2003/2004 academic year.

Main Results:

Both students and teachers responded positively to all questionnaire items (average score > 3.00).
Students generally rated statements higher than teachers on certain aspects.
Overall appreciation for the early clerkship program was evident from both groups.

Conclusions:

Early clerkships are feasible and beneficial, even with students possessing less traditional background knowledge.
Advantages include early exposure to the medical profession, increased motivation, and contextual learning.
These early clinical experiences contribute to improved clinical skills.