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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Doctoral Training
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • The transition from medical student to junior doctor presents significant challenges.
  • Adequate preparation during medical school is essential for a successful transition.
  • Sheffield Medical School implemented a 6-week student assistantship program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore final-year medical students' experiences with a 6-week assistantship program.
  • To assess the impact of the assistantship on student preparedness and confidence for the junior doctor role.
  • To identify key areas of student anxiety during the transition to Foundation Year 1 (FY1).

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods study involving final-year medical students.
  • Questionnaires administered to assess anxieties about the FY1 role.
  • Semi-structured interviews (SSIs) with 20 purposefully sampled students to explore assistantship experiences.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data.

Main Results:

  • Most students reported anxiety regarding their upcoming FY1 role.
  • The assistantship program generally met students' expectations.
  • Key themes identified included the importance of professional relationships, workplace familiarization, supervision levels, and targeted teaching.

Conclusions:

  • Student assistantships enhance preparedness and confidence for the FY1 transition through supervised, stepwise responsibility.
  • The study recommends the development of a cohesive national program for shadowing and assistantships.
  • Matching assistantships with students' prospective jobs is suggested for future improvements.