The challenges of medical students in their internship : a qualitative study from Iran
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Medical interns face significant educational, regulatory, health, economic, social, and ethical challenges during their training. Addressing these issues is crucial for creating a supportive environment for future physicians.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Internship Challenges
- Qualitative Research
Background
- Medical students encounter increasing pressure during their MD programs, particularly during the internship phase.
- The internship period presents unique and intensified challenges for medical trainees.
- Understanding these challenges is vital for improving medical education and intern well-being.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the multifaceted challenges experienced by medical interns at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS).
- To identify specific areas of difficulty within the medical internship program.
- To provide insights for enhancing the internship experience for medical doctors.
Main Methods
- Qualitative research design employing purposeful sampling.
- Data collection through deep and semi-structured interviews until data saturation.
- Thematic content analysis was utilized for data interpretation.
Main Results
- Six main themes emerged from the analysis of 13 participants' experiences.
- Key challenge areas include educational, regulatory, health/behavioral, economic/employment, sociocultural/recreational, and ethical issues.
- The findings reveal a complex interplay of factors affecting intern performance and well-being.
Conclusions
- The study underscores the urgent need for reforms in the medical internship phase.
- Implementing changes can help address the identified issues faced by interns.
- Establishing a supportive environment is essential for nurturing future medical professionals.
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