Promoting resilience among medical students using the Wadi framework: a clinical teacher's perspective
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Frontiers in Medicine
|November 4, 2024
Summary
Medical students can enhance their resilience through the Systematic Assessment for Resilience (SAR) framework. This approach helps students adapt to adversity, reducing anxiety and improving performance in medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Student Well-being
Background:
- Resilience is crucial for medical students to manage educational challenges and maintain mental health.
- Resilience can be learned and is vital for adapting to adversity.
- Medical educators influence student coping strategies through formal, informal, and hidden curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Systematic Assessment for Resilience (SAR) framework for fostering resilience in medical students.
- To outline practical strategies for enhancing resilience within medical education.
Main Methods:
- The SAR framework is built on four constructs: self-control, management, engagement, and growth.
- Strategies include assessment mapping, time management, formative assessments, collaborative testing, and self-reflection.
- Faculty development is also incorporated to support resilience building.
Main Results:
- Implementation of the SAR framework led to reduced student anxiety and improved academic performance.
- Students reported enhanced preparedness and better coping mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- The SAR framework provides a feasible and effective method for cultivating resilience in medical students.
- Further institutional support and refinement are necessary for widespread adoption and sustained impact on student well-being and career readiness.
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