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Parmida Azizi1, Amir Hossein Jalalpour1,2, Soodeh Jahangiri3
1Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Background And Objectives:
Medical students experience different types of challenges during their MD program, which become more challenging when it comes to the internship, putting too much pressure on them. This study aimed to explore the challenges of medical interns of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Shiraz, Iran.
Methods:
In this qualitative research, which was conducted from September 2023 March 2024, medical interns of SUMS were selected using purposeful sampling method. The data were collected through deep and semi-structured interviews, and it was continued until data saturation was achieved. The data analysis was performed through thematic content analysis.
Results:
A total of 13 participants (6 men and 7 women) with a mean ± SD age of 25 ± 1.6 years were interviewed. The challenges of medical interns consisted of 423 meaning units, 79 open codes, 14 subthemes, and 6 main themes; the main themes consisted of educational challenges, challenges following university regulations, health and behavioral issues, economic/employment-related issues, sociocultural and recreational challenges, and ethical issues.
Conclusion:
The results of this study highlight the necessity for reforms in the medical internship phase aiming to tackle interns' issues and establish a supportive and nurturing environment for future medical doctors.
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