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Evaluating the students' perspectives of a clinic mentoring programme
B Schwartz1, M N Saad, D Goldberg
1Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Summary
A dental student mentoring program improved clinical education and patient management. Students found it beneficial, enhancing their experience and enabling case discussions in a supportive setting.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Clinical Skills Development
- Medical Mentorship Programs
Background:
- Pre-doctoral dental education requires effective clinical training and patient management skills.
- Mentorship programs can enhance student learning and professional development in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a new mentoring program for third and fourth-year dental students.
- To assess student perspectives on the program's impact on clinical education and patient care using a SWOT analysis.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of an educational intervention: a mentoring program for pre-doctoral dental students.
- Development and administration of a questionnaire to gather student feedback.
- Analysis of quantitative and qualitative responses using a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) framework.
Main Results:
- The mentoring program was positively received by the majority of students.
- Students reported enhanced clinical experience and better alignment with comprehensive patient care.
- A key strength identified was the opportunity for non-threatening case discussions.
Conclusions:
- The mentoring program is a valuable educational intervention for dental students.
- The program shows potential for expansion and can be a model for other dental schools.
- Findings provide actionable steps for implementing similar successful mentoring initiatives.
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