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1Dept. of Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi. cvsanjay@hotmail.com
Indian Journal of Public Health
|February 5, 2009
Summary
Medical students found population-based research training valuable, especially during the para-clinical phase. Early exposure improved engagement, though career relevance influenced long-term interest.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health Research
- Community Medicine
Background:
- A training program in population-based research was established for interns in 1993.
- Feedback led to its integration into the MBBS para-clinical phase with community medicine posting in 1999.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze learner feedback on a redesigned population-based research training program.
- To assess student participation, interest, and preferred timing for research exposure.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of feedback from 16 consecutive batches of medical students (2002-2006).
- Utilized a 5-point rating scale to evaluate participatory involvement across learning units.
Main Results:
- Over 90% of students rated their involvement highly in most units, particularly data collection and research question identification.
- 77.6% had prior hands-on research experience; 55% expressed continued interest post-posting.
- Para-clinical phase (48.9%) was favored for research exposure, with reasons for disinterest including perceived lack of career relevance.
Conclusions:
- The para-clinical phase is an effective time for systematic population-based research training.
- The program can be implemented without additional resources, leveraging existing structures.