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T J Bugaj1, M Blohm2, C Schmid3
1Department of General Internal and Psychosomatic Medicine, University of Heidelberg Medical Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany. Till.Bugaj@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
BMC Medical Education
|September 16, 2019
Summary
Student tutors teaching in medical skills labs are highly motivated by sharing and improving their knowledge. They also benefit personally, developing expertise and empathy while teaching peers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Peer-Assisted Learning
Background:
- Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a widespread teaching method in medical education.
- Student tutors are frequently utilized in skills laboratories as an alternative to faculty instructors.
- Qualitative research on student tutors' commitment in skills labs is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore undergraduate students' experiences and evaluations of their roles as skills lab tutors.
- To identify student tutors' motivations for teaching in skills labs.
- To investigate the influence of social and cognitive congruence on teaching experiences.
Main Methods:
- Conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with current skills lab student tutors.
- Transcribed interviews verbatim.
- Performed qualitative content analysis using Mayring's method with two independent investigators.
Main Results:
- Nine student tutors were interviewed, all demonstrating significant enthusiasm and motivation.
- Key motivators included the opportunity to share and enhance their own knowledge and expertise.
- Student tutors aspired to be empathetic and recognized personal benefits, including developing expertise.
Conclusions:
- Gained insights into the motivations and experiences of student tutors in medical skills labs.
- Results offer valuable input for enhancing the training of skilled student tutors.
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