Impact of Community-Based Medical Education Program Content on Medical Students' Applications for Community Residency
Tsuneaki Kenzaka1,2, Shinsuke Yahata3, Ayako Kumabe2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Medical Center, Tamba, JPN.
Community-based medical education (CBME) in Tamba significantly boosted residency applications, especially when undertaken in senior years. This highlights the educational value of CBME focused on community interaction and local needs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Rural Medicine
Background:
- Community-based medical education (CBME) is crucial for developing physicians attuned to local healthcare needs.
- This study compares the impact of CBME in different practice areas, focusing on medium-term effects and effective practice content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of community-based medical education (CBME) on physician residency applications.
- To compare the effectiveness of CBME training content in different regions, specifically Tamba.
Main Methods:
- An observational study analyzed summer internship programs (2015-2019) for Hyogo Prefecture community-based physicians.
- Risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the association between CBME experience and residency application rates.
- Practical CBME training content in Tamba was compared with that of three other regions.
Main Results:
- Ninety-four participants were included in the analysis.
- CBME experience in Tamba during senior years significantly increased initial residency applications (RR=1.58 senior vs. no experience; RR=2.23 senior vs. junior years).
- Tamba's CBME emphasized fostering empathy, understanding local healthcare needs, and community integration more than other regions.
Conclusions:
- CBME incorporating community interaction and local needs has significant educational value, enhancing resident engagement.
- Future research should explore direct participant interviews to understand the influence of CBME on career choices and interactions with residents.
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