Assessment of Medical Students’ Interest in Research in Central India

Kasulkar, Arti Ajay; Gupta, Madhur; Chari, Suresh; Kanade, H T

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“…The majority of the undergraduate students 61% agreed that the mentorship programme should be included as a compulsory part of the MBBS programme and curriculum. [ 11 12 ]…”

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Inculcating research methodology related skills and aptitude amongst medical undergraduates- An interventional study

Shukla

Acharya

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Introduction: The present project was carried out at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS, deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, as part of the training programme as per the advanced course in medical educational research, the theme of the project was based on skill training. The project was titled “Inculcating research methodology related skill and aptitude amongst medical undergraduates”. Aim: The basic aim of the study was to make the medical undergraduates competent and apprised with certain basic research skills in research methodology and to develop aptitude amongst the undergraduates for research. Material and Methods: The present research project took Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students from the 2016 batch, from the sixth and seventh term of their professionals and the project was conducted for 6 months duration from October 2018 to March 2019. From the batch of 200, a randomised selection of students was carried out and 57 students in total were selected. The study was carried out in three phases as follows: Phase one (assessment and sensitization); phase two (skill training/mentoring); phase three (research outcome/culmination). Results: In the primary endpoint, the assessment of pretest and posttest were tabulated as well as feedback was taken; in the secondary endpoint the research projects conducted were translated into publications and the student’s response were applied for funded research projects like the Indian Council of Medial Research (ICMR) that was evaluated. Pretest score of 1 out of 10 (average score of 57 responses), that is, 10% and a posttest score of 6.9 out of 10, that is, 69.1%, the absolute learning gain was 59.1% and relative learning gain was 59.1%, the classroom averaged learning gain was 0.59. In the present study, the learning gain score was 0.59 which is in medium range according to Hake’s learning gain criteria. Conclusion: The present study concluded that there was a lack of understanding amongst medical undergraduates pertaining to the basic nuances of the research and how to go about carrying out the same. An ideal environment, mentorship is necessary for inculcating interest for research.

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“…The majority of the undergraduate students 61% agreed that the mentorship programme should be included as a compulsory part of the MBBS programme and curriculum. [ 11 12 ]…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Inculcating research methodology related skills and aptitude amongst medical undergraduates- An interventional study

Shukla

Acharya

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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“…Research is an essential component of medicine as it plays a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge 1. Clinicians are required to make decisions based on the best available evidence.…”

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Medical Graduates’ Research Practices and Perceptions: A comparative cross-sectional study between 2015 and 2017 graduates of King Abdulaziz University

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Banjari

AlMarghoub

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Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: This study aimed to compare changes in medical students’ research practices and perceptions of two cohorts of graduates. Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted from November 2014 to December 2017 and included the 2015 and 2017 medical graduates of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A validated self-administrated questionnaire, which included questions about participants’ age and gender, research activities, and obstacles to and motivators for research involvement was used. Results: A total of 484 graduates were included in this study (response rate: 96.8%). A significant difference was found between the 2015 and 2017 graduates who had not started any research project (48.4% versus 35%; P <0.001) and a 20% increase in the 2017 graduates’ confidence in their abilities to start their own projects was observed (P <0.001). Significantly more 2017 graduates were engaged in various research roles, other than 'author', compared to 2015 graduates (71.3% versus 55.4%; P <0.001). Career progression was the main motivator for both the 2015 and 2017 medical graduates to participate in research (79.5%). Reported obstacles to research included a lack of dedicated time for research and methodology training and a shortage of research project opportunities. Conclusion: This study highlights positive changes in attitudes towards and perceptions of research among medical graduates.Keywords: Medical Students; Research; Professional Practice; Attitude; Perception; Medical Education; Saudi Arabia.

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Lack of research amongst undergraduate medical students in India: It’s time to act and act now

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Participation in research is important in producing doctors with an understanding of evidence-based medicine. Though a mandatory part in post-graduate medical course, research has largely been invisible from the under graduation medical course in India. Very few research opportunities are available at under graduate level. The reason behind this is lack of encouragement, lack of basic infrastructure, facilities and structured mentorship programs, no extra incentives to researchers and the long journey to get academic acclaim. Another additional aspect is of lack of writing skills for biomedical publication. Additional incentives to students as well faculty members are required to foster the research environment in India.

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Assessment of Medical Students’ Interest in Research in Central India

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Inculcating research methodology related skills and aptitude amongst medical undergraduates- An interventional study

Inculcating research methodology related skills and aptitude amongst medical undergraduates- An interventional study

Medical Graduates’ Research Practices and Perceptions: A comparative cross-sectional study between 2015 and 2017 graduates of King Abdulaziz University

Lack of research amongst undergraduate medical students in India: It’s time to act and act now

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