Understanding Student Experiences in a Near-Peer Resident Shadowing Program
Joint Authors
Poth, Cheryl N.
White, Jonathan
Rogers, W. Todd
Turner, Simon R.
Source
Journal of Biomedical Education
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The preparation of medical students for clerkship has been criticized, both in terms of students’ ability to understand their new role as clinical trainees and in their ability to carry out that role.
To begin to address this gap, this paper reports the experiences of students in a shadowing program aimed at enhancing the preparedness of medical students for clinical training.
The study examined a novel program, the Resident-Medical Student Shadowing Program, in which first-year medical students at the University of Alberta shadowed a first-year resident during clinical duties over the course of eight months.
Methods.
A study was conducted to assess the experiences of 83 first-year medical student participants who shadowed a first-year resident intermittently for one year.
Student and resident participants’ experiences were explored using semistructured interviews.
Results.
Students and residents experiences indicate that participation increased students’ understanding of the clinical environment and their role within it and introduced them to skills and knowledge needed to perform that role.
Students reported that a close relationship with their resident enhanced their learning experience.
Conclusion.
This study demonstrates that a low-cost program in which first-year students shadow residents may be a useful tool for helping prepare students for clerkship.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Turner, Simon R.& White, Jonathan& Poth, Cheryl N.& Rogers, W. Todd. 2014. Understanding Student Experiences in a Near-Peer Resident Shadowing Program. Journal of Biomedical Education،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463116
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Turner, Simon R.…[et al.]. Understanding Student Experiences in a Near-Peer Resident Shadowing Program. Journal of Biomedical Education No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463116
American Medical Association (AMA)
Turner, Simon R.& White, Jonathan& Poth, Cheryl N.& Rogers, W. Todd. Understanding Student Experiences in a Near-Peer Resident Shadowing Program. Journal of Biomedical Education. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463116
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463116