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Jaime Vengoechea1, Socorro Moreno, Alvaro Ruiz

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Medical student misconduct is prevalent, with nearly all students admitting to transgressions. Male gender and stress are associated with increased misconduct likelihood, highlighting a significant issue in medical education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Medical students face unique stressors impacting their behavior.
  • Student misconduct is a recognized but under-researched issue in medical schools.
  • Understanding factors contributing to misconduct is crucial for academic integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of medical student misconduct.
  • To explore associations between misconduct and stress, demographics, and academic factors.
  • To identify potential risk factors for misconduct in medical students.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study was conducted at a medical school in Colombia.
  • A survey was developed and administered to 433 medical students.
  • Logistic regression analysis was used to examine contributing factors.

Main Results:

  • Over 99% of students admitted to at least one transgression.
  • Male gender (OR 1.90) and stress (OR 1.04) were associated with increased misconduct.
  • Higher academic semester was a risk factor in a subgroup of students.

Conclusions:

  • Medical student misconduct is highly prevalent and requires urgent attention.
  • While stress and gender are factors, other influences like personality and sub-culture are significant.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and address the drivers of misconduct.