A student’s perspective: Teaching sociology to undergraduate medical students

Farooq, Zia; Chandra, Sahil; Gogna, Vijay; Patel, Dilen

doi:10.1080/0142159x.2019.1587156

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“…These skills all help premedical students become better doctors. In response to Kendall and colleagues’ (2018) article about teaching sociology to undergraduate medical students in the United Kingdom, a group of British medical students wrote, “medical sociology teaching has challenged us to think more about the social aspects of each patient’s life and subsequently develop our clinical practice” (Farooq et al 2019:1209).…”

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confidence: 99%

Preparing for Medical School: How Sociology Helps Premedical Students Prepare for the MCAT and beyond

2023

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Educators have recently highlighted the importance of social science courses for students entering the medical field. This has led to the inclusion of sociological theories and concepts on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a requirement for any student seeking formal medical training. Using open-ended survey data responses provided by students who recently completed the MCAT, we explore how students perceive that sociology courses prepare them for the MCAT and their lives more generally. We find that students report that their sociology courses introduced them to key concepts and laid a foundation for material assessed on the exam, but those courses could improve by aligning with the MCAT structure by prioritizing application of concepts and critically analyzing case studies. Students also reported that sociology courses helped them develop empathy and inclusivity and use their sociological imaginations, which will ultimately positively impact their careers in the medical field and lives overall.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%