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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Sciences

Background:

  • Effective integration of basic science into clinical medical education is challenging.
  • A gap exists in practical resources for bridging foundational science and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an educational primer for medical students in an ambulatory endocrinology elective.
  • To assess the primer's impact on student preparedness, knowledge, and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A primer was created for a medical student endocrinology elective, covering pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and management.
  • Student knowledge was assessed using a pre- and post-test endocrine knowledge test.
  • Student preparedness and satisfaction were evaluated through surveys.

Main Results:

  • Students reported feeling better prepared for the elective after using the primer.
  • Mean scores on the endocrine knowledge test significantly improved from 7.5 to 9.6 (p < 0.001).
  • The primer required minimal faculty time and resources.

Conclusions:

  • The endocrine primer effectively integrated basic science into a clinical elective.
  • This resource enhanced student knowledge, preparedness, and satisfaction with minimal resource investment.
  • The primer model can be expanded to other medical specialties and institutions.