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Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

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Evaluation of a final year work-shadowing attachment.

Peter McKavanagh¹, Peter Kavanagh, Mairead Boohan

¹Centre for Medical Education, School of Medicine, Dentistry ' Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Mulhouse Building,Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA.

The Ulster Medical Journal

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Medical students found the work-shadowing period (WSP) challenging, feeling unprepared for junior doctor roles due to insufficient supervision and practical training. Recommendations included enhanced senior input and experiential learning to improve the transition.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Transition to Practice
Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

The transition from medical student to junior doctor is a recognized period of significant stress.
Work-shadowing periods (WSP) are implemented in UK universities to equip students with practical skills for employment.
Evaluating the effectiveness of these preparatory programs is crucial for medical training.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the work-shadowing period (WSP) at Queen's University Belfast.
To gather perspectives from both medical students and Foundation Programme Supervisors and Directors (FPSDs).
To identify areas for improvement in the pre-employment training of junior doctors.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative focus groups and quantitative questionnaires.
Questionnaires were administered to FPSDs and students.
Focus groups were conducted with students at various stages of the WSP and early employment.

Main Results:

Deficiencies identified include issues with log books, timing of attachments, and inadequate supervision.
Students reported feeling unprepared for medical emergencies, prescribing, and the emotional demands of the job.
Low levels of senior staff interaction and clinical engagement were noted.

Conclusions:

Recommendations emphasize increased senior input for better student engagement and clinical interaction.
Students require more supervised responsibility in patient care and experiential learning in prescribing.
Addressing the emotional and psychological stresses of the early junior doctor phase is essential.