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Evaluation of a mentored student project programme using reflective summaries
Vasudha Devi1, Reem Rachel Abraham2
1Department of Pharmacology, Centre for Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Campus, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India.
The National Medical Journal of India
|March 23, 2021
Summary
Medical students gained valuable teamwork and communication skills through the Mentored Student Project (MSP) program. This program effectively enhanced research attitudes and mentor relationships, proving beneficial for their future careers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Student Research Programs
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Undergraduate research experience is crucial for medical students' professional development.
- The Mentored Student Project (MSP) at Melaka Manipal Medical College provides short-term research opportunities.
- Students engage in research, data analysis, and present findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Mentored Student Project (MSP) program.
- To assess learning outcomes and student satisfaction within the MSP.
- To identify strengths and barriers of the student research program.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 41 reflective summaries from undergraduate medical students.
- Thematic analysis approach to qualitative data.
- Application of Kirkpatrick's evaluation model (levels 3 and 4).
Main Results:
- Students reported high satisfaction with the MSP experience.
- Significant improvements in teamwork and communication skills were noted.
- Enhanced mentor relationships and a positive shift in research attitude were observed.
Conclusions:
- Reflective summaries offer a feasible and cost-effective method for program evaluation.
- The qualitative approach provided insights into program strengths and areas for improvement.
- The MSP program successfully contributed to medical students' skill development and professional readiness.
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