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An undergraduate medical technology clinical elective program

The American Journal of Medical Technology

|July 1, 1976

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The University of Washington

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Clinical Training

Background:

The University of Washington's Medical Technology Program established an elective clinical curriculum in 1973.
This program offered diverse training pathways including clinical specialist, research, and generalist tracks.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of an elective clinical curriculum on student outcomes.
To determine the correlation between elective choices and postgraduate employment.
To assess if the elective curriculum affects national certification examination performance.

Main Methods:

An 11-week elective clinical curriculum was implemented.
Sixty-six students participated across various hospital settings in Washington and Alaska.
Data on elective choices, employment, and certification exam results were collected.

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Main Results:

A significant correlation was found between students' elective choices and their subsequent employment.
The elective curriculum did not negatively impact student performance on national certification examinations.

Conclusions:

Elective clinical curriculum choices strongly influence postgraduate employment opportunities.
The program effectively prepares students for national certification without compromising performance.