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Developing an Internship Preparedness Program for Final Year Medical Students.
Bushra Nasir1, Kate Jurd1, Sheila Cook1
1The University of Queensland.
Mededpublish (2016)
|December 11, 2023
Summary
Medical students can be better prepared for internship through a new program focusing on essential non-medical skills. This initiative enhances work-readiness by teaching practical skills like time management and communication.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Medical students often lack practical non-medical skills for internship.
- Limited research exists on teaching work-readiness and non-medical skills to medical students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an Intern Preparedness program for medical students.
- To enhance students' work-readiness for internship by focusing on non-medical skills.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a blended learning approach integrating face-to-face and online activities.
- Utilized a flipped classroom model to reduce cognitive load and promote active learning.
- Focused on developing skills in time management, task prioritization, and inter-professional communication.
Main Results:
- The Intern Preparedness program significantly improved student preparedness for internship.
- High program uptake and completion rates indicate effectiveness and engagement.
- Enhanced critical thinking, reasoning, and soft skills essential for internship transition.
Conclusions:
- The Intern Preparedness program is integral to medical student learning at UQRCS.
- The program effectively addresses the need for non-medical skills training in medical education.
- Continuous improvement is driven by positive student outcomes and engagement.
