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Preparing medical students for clinical practice: easing the transition

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posted on 2023-06-09, 09:32 authored by Alexandra R Teagle, Maria George, Nicola Gainsborough, Inam Haq, Michael OkorieMichael Okorie
The transition from medical student to junior doctor is a challenge; the UK General Medical Council has issued guidance emphasizing the importance of adequate preparation of medical students for clinical practice. This study aimed to determine whether a junior doctor-led simulation-based course is an effective way of preparing final year medical students for practice as a junior doctor. We piloted a new 'preparation for practice' course for final year medical students prior to beginning as Foundation Year 1 (first year of practice) doctors. The course ran over three days and consisted of four simulated stations: ward round, prescribing, handover, and lessons learnt. Quantitative and qualitative feedback was obtained .A total of 120 students attended (40 on each day) and feedback was collected from 95 of them. Using a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), feedback was positive, with 99% and 96% rating 4 or 5 for the overall quality of the program and the relevance of the program content, respectively. A score of 5 was awarded by 67% of students for the ward round station; 58% for the handover station; 71% for the prescribing station, and 35% for the lessons learnt station. Following the prescribing station, students reported increased confidence in their prescribing. Preparation for practice courses and simulation are an effective and enjoyable way of easing the transition from medical student to junior doctor. Together with 'on-the-job' shadowing time, such programs can be used to improve students' confidence, competence, and ultimately patient safety and quality of care.

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  • Published

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Journal

Perspectives on Medical Education

ISSN

2212-2761

Publisher

Springer Verlag

Issue

4

Volume

6

Page range

277-280

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  • Division of Medical Education Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-01-02

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-01-02

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-01-02

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