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Sumair Naseem Qureshi1,2, Fareeha Farooqui, Rimal Ilyas1,2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Summary
Medical students found workplace-based learning (WBL) in orthopaedic clerkships effective for skill development. However, limited duration and patient contact time hindered optimal learning experiences in this WBL setting.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Orthopaedics
Background:
- Workplace-based learning (WBL) is integral to surgical clerkships.
- Orthopaedic clerkships provide critical hands-on experience for medical students.
- Evaluating student perspectives on WBL efficacy is crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess 4th and 5th-year medical students' views on the educational and training effectiveness of workplace-based learning (WBL) during orthopaedic surgical clerkships.
- To identify student-perceived benefits and limitations of WBL in an orthopaedic setting.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University from September 2020 to December 2021.
- A questionnaire, based on experiential learning principles, was administered to 4th and 5th-year MBBS students who completed their orthopaedic clerkship.
- Descriptive statistics were used to analyze 140 valid responses.
Main Results:
- 67% of students found the workplace environment conducive to learning.
- 70% reported improved diagnostic and management skills post-exposure.
- 38% felt the 2-week duration was insufficient for concept assimilation, and 37.5% noted limited patient clerking time.
Conclusions:
- The majority of students were satisfied with the teaching, learning strategies, and curriculum design in orthopaedic WBL.
- Significant limitations, including short duration and patient contact time, necessitate further evaluation.
- Enhanced cooperation between students and faculty is required to optimize the WBL ecosystem for experiential learning.
