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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curricular Interventions
  • Student Transition

Background:

  • Medical school entry is a stressful period for new students.
  • Many institutions lack pre-matriculation programs to prepare students for academic rigor.
  • Students need early exposure to medical school expectations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the MedFIT pre-matriculation program.
  • To assess MedFIT's impact on student transition and academic performance.
  • To highlight the importance of targeted curricular interventions for medical students.

Main Methods:

  • MedFIT is a 1.5-week orientation program at UNR Med.
  • It includes hands-on learning, exposure to extracurriculars, and peer mentorship.
  • The program adapts annually to curriculum and student needs.

Main Results:

  • Qualitative feedback shows consistently positive student ratings.
  • The program demonstrated effectiveness even with a hybrid format in 2020.
  • Participants showed decreased remediation, fewer repeated years, and better Match outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • MedFIT is a successful and adaptable pre-matriculation program.
  • The program enhances academic and interprofessional transitions for medical students.
  • Continuous modification ensures MedFIT meets evolving student needs and curriculum demands.