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  • Medical Education
  • Psychology of Learning
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Medical education is characterized by a highly competitive environment, impacting student motivation and outcomes.
  • Previous research on competitive teaching methods shows mixed results regarding academic performance and graduate outcomes like well-being and teamwork.
  • Understanding student perceptions of competition, especially collaborative competition, is crucial for effective teaching strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore medical students' perceptions of competition within their learning environment.
  • To contrast individual versus collaborative competition and their perceived effects on professional development.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire with closed-ended and open-ended questions was administered to 1384 medical students at the University of Sheffield in 2020.
  • Quantitative data from Likert scales were statistically analyzed.
  • Qualitative free-text responses underwent thematic analysis, using a convergent parallel design for integrated findings.

Main Results:

  • 85 students responded, with 38 providing qualitative comments.
  • Students reported consistent competitiveness across demographics and perceived themselves as less competitive than peers.
  • Collaborative competition was favored over individual competition, seen as beneficial for graduate outcomes by retaining advantages while mitigating downsides.

Conclusions:

  • Medical education is perceived as competitive, underscoring the need to incorporate student perspectives into teaching practices.
  • Collaborative competition may offer a more effective approach to fostering professional development in medical students.