Should Research Thesis be a Prerequisite for Doctor of Medicine Degree? A Cross-sectional Study at Jordan University of Science and Technology

Gharaibeh, Aisha; Mousa, Yazan S

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“…All these variables are correlated with the fact that the more research proposals and finished research projects a student has, the more chances the student gets for publishing scientific papers. Some universities like Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Peru, have adjusted their thesis requirements to the ones often used by scientific journals; [ 32 ] also, other studies found that a thesis would be an acceptable pre-requisite for a Doctor of Medicine degree [ 22 , 33 , 34 ]. Although more evidence on this area is needed in order to make appropriate evidence-based decisions in medical curricula and postgraduate curricula, this strategy shows promising as it clearly relates to the opportunity to make scientific publications.…”

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Medical student researchers in Colombia and associated factors with publication: a cross-sectional study

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BackgroundGaps between evidence-based research and clinical-public health practice have been evident for decades. One of the aims of medical student research is to close this gap. Accordingly, evaluating individual and environmental factors that influence participation of medical students in research are needed to understand and identify potential targets for action. This study aims to identify characteristics of medical student researchers in Colombia and the associated factors with scientific publications.MethodsA cross-sectional study of Colombian medical students involved in research using a validated, self-administered, online survey. The survey was distributed through the Colombian Association of Medical Students’ Associations (ASCEMCOL). Data sets were analyzed using descriptive and summary statistics. Bivariate analysis and a multiple logistic regression model were conducted to identify predictors of scientific publications.ResultsA total of 133 responses were analyzed from students at 12 Colombian cities and 20 higher-education institutions. Although 94% of responders had at least one research proposal, only 57% had completed a project, and 17% had published their findings. Barriers for undertaking research included time restrictions and a lack of mentorship. Motivational factors included opportunity to publish findings and good mentorship. Students planning to do a specialization (OR = 3.25; 95% Confidence interval [CI] = 1.27–8.30), innovators (OR = 3.52; 95%CI = 1.30–9.52) and committed (OR = 3.39; 95%CI = 1.02–11.29), those who had previously published their findings (OR 9.13 IC95% 2.57–32.48), and were further in their medical education (OR 2.26 IC95% 1.01–5.07), were more likely to publish scientific papers.ConclusionsOur findings describe medical students understanding of the process of conducting research in Colombia. Although there appears to be motivation to participate in research, very few students achieve publication. Barriers such as time constraints and mentorship seem to play a critical role. This highlights opportunities where barriers to research can be overcome in medical school and other levels.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12909-017-1087-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Medical student researchers in Colombia and associated factors with publication: a cross-sectional study

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“…A crucial aspect of medical education is research training [1,2]. The GMC (General Medical Council, the United Kingdom's public body which maintains the official register of medical physicians) document 'Outcomes for graduates' states that medical school graduates must be able to 'access and analyse reliable sources of current clinical evidence' and 'interpret and communicate research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support them in making informed decisions about treatment and management' [3].…”

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Medical Students’ Perceptions on Research: Results from a Small European Island State

Cuschieri

2021

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Background A crucial aspect of medical education is research training. Many studies have been conducted targeting the publishing rate among medical students, but information is lacking about the perceptions of medical students towards research, especially of students studying in small island states. This study aims to investigate students' perceptions towards research and increase the insight on what motivates and hinders medical students to conduct research. Methods An anonymous mixed-methods cross-sectional online questionnaire was distributed to five hundred and fortynine medical students studying at the University of Malta. The data gathered was statistically analysed and consequently interpreted.Results A response rate of 25.05% was achieved, with 10.00% of students having already published their research. Despite 86.43% of students interested in conducting research, only 22.86% have pursued a research endeavour. The main reason for conducting research was 'out of students' own interest'. The main barrier hindering students from conducting research was perceived as the absence of research opportunities. Discussion Medical students have a positive attitude towards the conduction of research, to enhance their medical education. Hence, identification of potential barriers hindering medical students from conducting research should be sought out and hands-on research opportunities should be provided, on an elective basis, to pursue their research interest.

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“…Research training is a critical component of medical school education [ 1 , 2 ]. Medical schools are expected to train students in research to meet accreditation standards, to support students’ career prospects and to generate a pool of researchers.…”

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Medical students’ perceptions towards research at a Sudanese University

Osman

2016

BMC Med Educ

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BackgroundInadequately designed curricula and barriers to research have not enabled students to realize the crucial importance of research to clinical practice. Several studies have reported variable results with regards to research training. The aim of this survey was to evaluate research training at a university in Sudan which had provided research training for 17 years.MethodsA university-based survey design, using a self-administered questionnaire, was conducted among final year medical students who completed 2 years of research training. Descriptive frequency analysis and bivariate analysis were performed using IBM SPSS version 20.ResultsThe response rate was 76 %. Ninety-five (91.3 %) perceived research important to medicine and 62 (59.6 %) perceived that it should be a requirement for partial fulfillment of the MBBS degree. Elevation of professional standing as a clinician was the prime reason for pursuing a career in research (18/68.2 %). Main reasons for not pursuing a career in research was research being time consuming (49/59.8 %) and focusing on clinical service being more important than clinical research (48/58.5 %). Fifty-five (56.1 %) believe that their supervisor gave them a positive attitude to research. Principle barriers to student research were lack of funding (75/72.1 %), insufficient time (71/68.3 %) and the demands of the curriculum (70/67.3 %). No significant differences were detected between gender and perceptions towards research.ConclusionThe curriculum should be revised to address the gaps in research training. A small group learning model should be adopted to train students in research and provide supervision to group research projects. This model would improve academic learning, skills acquisition, encourage student interest in research, reduce barriers to student research and make better use of limited resources.

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Should Research Thesis be a Prerequisite for Doctor of Medicine Degree? A Cross-sectional Study at Jordan University of Science and Technology

Cited by 7 publications

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Medical student researchers in Colombia and associated factors with publication: a cross-sectional study

Medical student researchers in Colombia and associated factors with publication: a cross-sectional study

Medical Students’ Perceptions on Research: Results from a Small European Island State

Medical students’ perceptions towards research at a Sudanese University

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