Twelve tips for medical students experiencing an interruption in their academic progress
Sandra E Carr1, Ben J Canny2,3, Andy Wearn4
1Division of Health Professions Education, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Medical Teacher
|May 10, 2021
Summary
Medical students facing academic interruptions often learn valuable lessons, enabling most to graduate. This study explores these experiences from both student and educator perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Student Academic Progression
Background:
- A subset of medical students encounter interruptions in their academic journey.
- These interruptions stem from academic challenges, health issues, or external factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors contributing to academic progression difficulties in medical students.
- To understand the learning experiences and outcomes of students who faced academic interruptions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach combining student narratives and medical educator insights.
- Analysis of shared experiences of students with interrupted academic progression.
Main Results:
- Students frequently derive significant learning from interruption experiences.
- Most students who experienced interruptions were ultimately able to graduate.
- Insights were gathered from both students and medical educators.
Conclusions:
- Academic interruptions, while challenging, can be formative experiences for medical students.
- A supportive approach can facilitate successful academic progression and graduation despite setbacks.
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