SP7.2 Student reported outcomes of a novel virtual medical work experience: results from an international cohort

Shakir, Taner; Matwala, Kabir; Lovett, Bryony

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“…Previous virtual WEx initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic included one-day events led by individual doctors [3,12] and large-scale asynchronous virtual WEx organised by institutions such as the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and the Royal Colleges of General Practitioners. [13,14] These approaches offered valuable learning opportunities on exible schedules that catered to students' needs.…”

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Aspiring to equity: virtual work experience for prospective medical students

Zhang,

Chan,

Antcliffe

et al. 2024

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Introduction Work experience (WEx) is important for aspiring medical students to gain insights into healthcare, enhancing their confidence and understanding of medicine. Typically, those with greater social resources find securing WEx easier, creating a disparity for students from widening participation backgrounds. With the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional in-person WEx shifted to virtual platforms; however our knowledge of the effectiveness of these programmes at engaging students and increasing their confidence and insight into medicine is limited. Methods In 2022, the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) in the United Kingdom initiated a comprehensive 5-day virtual WEx via Microsoft Teams, targeting students from all backgrounds but prioritising students from underrepresented groups. The curriculum was strategically organised into five core themes, each designed to provide insights and practical knowledge about various facets of the entry process into medical school and the medical profession. This digital approach facilitated simulated clinical experiences, reflective group interactions and direct dialogues with medical students and doctors through live sessions. Results The ICHT virtual WEx saw engagement from 500 participants nationwide, half of whom were from non-selective state schools. Post-programme evaluation demonstrated that confidence (non-selective school students p < 0.0001, selective school students p < 0.0001) and knowledge (non-selective school students p = 0.002, selective school students p < 0.0001) in the medical school application process both increased. Participants expressed appreciation for exposure to a broad range of professionals within the medical community, “near-peer” learning for insights into medical careers and the interactivity of the programme. Conclusions The success of the ICHT’s virtual WEx underscores its ability to help aspiring students understand what it is like to work in healthcare, and what is needed to apply to Medicine and to be a doctor. This programme has been usefully employed in a hybrid format post-pandemic. By improving access and equity for aspiring medical students including from underrepresented regions, this model has potential to widen participation.

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Aspiring to equity: virtual work experience for prospective medical students

Zhang,

Chan,

Antcliffe

et al. 2024

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Neurosurgery training camp for medical student: experience of the Turkish neurosugery academy and Bursa Uludag University

Unal,

Aydin,

Bilgic

et al. 2024

Front. Surg.

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IntroductionTo highlight the importance of hands-on experiences and mentorship in shaping the future workforce of specialized medical professionals via a Neurosurgery Training Camp.MethodsResponses of the questionnaire regarding the Neurosurgery Training Camp organized by Bursa Uludag University's Faculty of Medicine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy were reviewed retrospectively. A one-day program was organized to introduce neurosurgery to medical students. During the camp, the students participated in interactive presentations delivered by faculty members, had lunch together, became acquainted with neurosurgical tools and technologies, and performed interventions. With pre and postworkshop questionnaire, student's expectations and thoughts about camp was evaluated.ResultsForty-one students from 10 medical schools, spanning every year of study, attended the camp. Approximately 39% of the attendees (n = 16) were women and 61% (n = 25) were men. The post-workshop survey results demonstrated that 73% of the students (n = 30) were inclined to pursue a career in neurosurgery after the camp, 21.9% (n = 9) remained undecided, and 4.8% (n = 2) chose not to pursue neurosurgery. Feedback from the post-workshop questionnaire highlighted that all students perceived the camp as beneficial in providing insights into their future careers and aiding in making a decision regarding their career paths.DiscussionThe neurosurgical training camp effectively inspired and educated medical students about the discipline of neurosurgery. Furthermore, the camp effectively altered the career aspirations and perceptions of neurosurgery among the participating students.

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SP7.2 Student reported outcomes of a novel virtual medical work experience: results from an international cohort

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Aspiring to equity: virtual work experience for prospective medical students

Aspiring to equity: virtual work experience for prospective medical students

Neurosurgery training camp for medical student: experience of the Turkish neurosugery academy and Bursa Uludag University

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