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Evaluating the publication practices of medical students: A mixed-methods study
E Onyango1, J Browne1, S Fulchand1,2
1School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
Medical Teacher
|September 30, 2023
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Academic Publishing
- Student Research
Background:
- Medical student engagement in research and publication is crucial for advancing evidence-based medicine.
- Existing literature offers limited qualitative insights into medical students' research and publication experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the publication practices of medical students.
- To understand the experiences and motivations of medical students involved in research and publication.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods convergent design was employed.
- Surveys were distributed to UK medical students via social media and email.
- Interviews were conducted with a purposively selected sample of participants.
Main Results:
- 21.3% of surveyed students had at least one publication, most commonly conference abstracts.
- Career progression was the primary motivation for publishing, while lack of opportunity/support were key barriers.
- No significant association was found between attending a research-intensive university and having a publication.
Conclusions:
- Barriers such as lack of opportunity and support may differ in prevalence across medical schools.
- Further research is needed to examine the impact of institutional support on student publication engagement.
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