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R Bjugn1, K Indrekvam, R W Flø
1Forum for yngre medisinske forskere ved Universitetet i Bergen.
Summary
Norwegian medical PhD programs lack a structured framework. Students desire a 4-year program with a 5.5-month compulsory component, maintaining current standards.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Doctoral Training
- Research Training Programs
Context:
- Norway currently lacks a formal research training program for medical PhDs.
- Existing medical PhD training relies heavily on individual student initiatives.
- There is a need for structured postgraduate medical education frameworks.
Purpose:
- To initiate a discussion on the objectives of a structured research program.
- To gather insights from medical PhD trainees and fellows at the University of Bergen regarding program content and structure.
- To inform the development of a national medical PhD research training program in Norway.
Summary:
- A survey of 111 medical PhD trainees and fellows at the University of Bergen was conducted.
- Participants favored a 4.0-year program duration.
- A majority (91 respondents) supported a compulsory program component of 5.5 months, with most preferring no examination during this phase.
- The prevailing sentiment was to uphold the existing Norwegian standard for the medical PhD.
Impact:
- Provides crucial data for designing a standardized medical PhD research training program in Norway.
- Highlights student preferences for program duration and structure.
- Informs policy discussions on postgraduate medical education and research training.
- Aims to enhance the quality and consistency of medical doctoral training.