Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism

Original Article

Gender in Medical Education in Turkey: The Intern Perspective

OZLEM MIDIK; AYŞEN M ELEK AYTUĞ KOŞAN; OZLEM COSKUN; ZEYNEP BAYKAN; ÖZLEM SÜREL 85784 KARABILGIN ÖZTÜRKÇÜ; YEŞIM ŞENOL

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 149-157

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.85784.1197

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Introduction: Gender insensitivity (lack of gender awareness) in the physician’s professional role and practice can lead to outcomes such as gender discrimination and ... Read More Introduction: Gender insensitivity (lack of gender awareness) in the physician’s professional role and practice can lead to outcomes such as gender discrimination and gender-based harassment in various areas, such as medical education, career opportunities, and specialty selection. The purpose of this study was to reveal the place that the concept of gender occupies in medical education in Turkey by canvassing the opinions of final-year medical students regarding theories of gender roles and socialization, academic capitalism, and liberal feminism.Methods: This study was a Cross-sectional survey. The study population consisted of 1739 interns in six medical faculties in four different geographical regions of Turkey. The reason behind the selection is having different socio-economic factors. Students were selected by simple random sampling technique. For determining it is jumped five students from the lists in faculties. For the validity and reliability of the 14 survey questions, 5 expert opinions were examined and the preliminary instrument was applied to 10 students. Chi-square test was used for comparative analysis.Results: The students who stated that their gender had not affected their educational lives during clinical training reported that it had adversely impacted their internships (p <0.001). More malestudents than female ones stated that male physicians were more confidence-inspiring and more industrious, that they managed better, and that they were more likely to recommend a malesurgeon. A high number of students reported being undecided on the subjects of concepts or behaviors concerning gender/gender inequality.Conclusion: We recommend greater focus on role modeling and purposeful teaching of gender concepts from the earliest stages of medical education, with particular concentration on genderculture within a process of change involving all hospital personnel in order to prevent gender discrimination.

Original Article

Seven Factors Affecting Medical Undergraduate Students’ Performance in Academics: A Study Using Ron Fry Questionnaire in Eastern India

ABHISHEK DAS; SHUVRO BHATTACHARYA; ARANI CHAKRABORTY

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 158-164

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.86444.1239

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Introduction: Undergraduate medical students are adult learners facing various assessments through examination during academic course, but the result is unsatisfactory. This ... Read More Introduction: Undergraduate medical students are adult learners facing various assessments through examination during academic course, but the result is unsatisfactory. This study aimed at identifyingthe gaps in academics and finding out areas for improvement among the identified factors affecting the students’ performance.Methods: A questionnaire survey prospective, cross-sectional, observational, questionnaire- based study was conducted among the 3rd semester undergraduate students (N=215) in a Government Medical College of Eastern India by census method using predesigned, pretested, validated tool designed by Ron Fry. A total of 200 students participated in this study. A closed questionnaire containing 28 questions with dichotomous options was distributed. Data collected were tabulated in MS Excel spreadsheet and evaluated according to the proposed guidelines on seven factors: concentration, comprehension, test anxiety, organization, research aptitude, computer skill, and taking notes. Statistical significance of the data distribution among different groups was estimated using Chi-square tests in MS Excel 2010 software, and p Results: Among 200 participants (response rate=93%), 196 were (Male=142, Female=54) accepted; the respondats’ age range was 18-22 years. Of them, 48 students obtained honours marks (≥75% inany subject). 137 (69.9%) students had lacunae in any of the abovementioned domains, comprehension (97.9%) being the highest. The major determining factors were test anxiety along with note taking and concentration. The differences between the males and females regarding concentration (P=0.008) and note taking (P=0.009) were statistically significant. Test anxiety was the differentiating factor (P=0.013) between honours and non-honours candidates.Conclusion: Researches worldwide have identified extrinsic, intrinsic, personal, and miscellaneous factors affecting the students’ performances. This is a multifaceted issue which can be managed individually. Few of the most important determinants were dealt with in this study. To perform well, every student should understand what to learn, what to remember, and how to represent in examinations. This study will help the education authorities to guide the students and implement Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) based on Attitude, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module in India.

Original Article

Evaluation of one-month foundation course for the first year undergraduate students at a Medical College in Puducherry, India

DEEPIKA VELUSAMI; AMOL R DONGRE; RAJENDRA N KAGNE

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 165-171

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.86857.1272

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Introduction: Medical Council of India has revised the undergraduate medical curriculum by introducing “Competencybased Medical Education” which emphasizes the ... Read More Introduction: Medical Council of India has revised the undergraduate medical curriculum by introducing “Competencybased Medical Education” which emphasizes the foundation course of one-month duration. This period is said to be essential for students to get acclimatized to the new college environment. The present study evaluated the first one-month foundation course from students and faculty members’ point of view.Methods: The present study was program evaluation. The study participants were all 150 first year medical students joining the college and preclinical department faculty in the academic year, 2019-20. The foundation program was pre-planned and implemented as per the Medical Council of India guidelines. The program was evaluated using a pre-designed questionnaire where the items were aligned with the research question and inputs were obtained from all faculty members. Kirkpatrick framework level 1 was used for evaluation. Feedback was received from the faculty members by force field analysis and from student’s using a five-point Likert scale. A summative approach to the qualitative content analysis was done to identify certain themes from the text data and infer meaning for the force field analysis obtained from the faculty. Considering the high rating for most of the sessions, we arbitrarily considered values above 75% to reflect good consensus and below 75% to reflect poor consensus. Consensus measure expressed in percentage was obtained for each item. Thequantitative data were analyzed using open Epi info version 7.0.Results: The consensus scores ranged from 73.7 to 83.3 percent. The sessions on learning styles, student support system, selfdirected learning, communication skills, medical ethics, soft skills,and orientation to health systems in India reflected good consensus, indicating that these sessions were well received by the students. Other sessions like stress management, interpersonal skills,presentation skills, email writing and ethics for mobile usage reflected poor consensus, implying the need for further improvement. As per the faculty perception, good coordination, teamwork, and proper planning at interdepartmental and intradepartmental levels were the key features for the successful implementation of the course. Conclusion: Overall, the sessions in the foundation course were well received by the students. As felt by both students and faculty, more interactive sessions need to be incorporated. The major strength of the course was the skill module, visit to special school, and field visit to the community and primary health center. The findings will help us to improve our next year foundation program to meet the purpose of the Foundation course.

Original Article

Integration of Different Disciplines in Medicine: A Vertical Integrated Teaching Session for Undergraduate Medical Students

AMIT KUMAR MISHRA; ROSELIN MOHANDAS; MANIKANDAN MANI

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 172-177

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.87082.1289

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Introduction: The medical course is very vast and disciplines are covered in different phases. Most of the teaching methods are didactic and conducted by individual disciplines; ... Read More

Original Article

Developing a protocol for determining the competitive advantage of clinical specialty and sub-specialty mission differentiation in Iran

SARA SHAFIAN; PEIGHAM HEIDARPOOR; MARYAM OKHOVATY; SHAHRAM YAZDANI

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 178-188

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.86151.1221

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Introduction: The differentiation as a process occurs when new functions emerge in a system, and for this reason the university system is bound to diversify. With the advancement ... Read More Introduction: The differentiation as a process occurs when new functions emerge in a system, and for this reason the university system is bound to diversify. With the advancement of knowledge and increase in competition, it has become a challenging issue and an inevitable necessity. This study aimed at identifying the dimensions of the differentiation of Iran’s medical sciences universities through determining a protocol of the competitive advantage and scientific strength of clinical specialty and subspatiality departments of research activities.Methods: This was a mixed-methods study; the qualitative study was carried out using a conventional content analysis method. We held a focus group discussion to develop a protocol of scientific strength and competitive advantage for mission differentiation. We used purposive sampling, in February 2019. The sessions were audio-taped. We analyzed the data by considering the verbatim transcribed document of the audio recorded discussions using conventional content analysis method for theme development. In the second stage, we implemented the proposed protocol in thefirst stage through the Scientometrics System for all 66 colleges and universities of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.Results: The results of the first stage includes a protocol, 4 indices and two formulae for scientific strength and competitive advantage proposed by the expert participants and an executive model designed to clinical specialty and sub-specialty of the college and universities of medical sciences in the research activities. In the second stage, the scientific strength and competitive advantage was calculated for all universities of medical sciences. The results indicated that some universities, for instance, Tehran, Shahid-Beheshti, Iran, Shiraz, Isfahan, etc. had the most competitive advantages among the academic clinical specialty and sub-specialty departments.Conclusion: Besides teaching and research, universities should contribute to local socio-economic development, in the growing conviction that scientific research results and educational skillsare crucial for the economic growth of nations. The enhancement of high-quality education and excellence in teaching will be consistent and sustained in research-intensive universities. Itshould strongly promote the integration and relatedness of teaching and research as an essential characteristic of the university.

Original Article

Collaborative Mentoring: Perceptions of a sample of Iranian Nursing and Midwifery faculties

HAKIMEH SABEGHI; SEYYED ABOLFAZL VAGHARSEYYEDIN; MARYAM SALMANI MOOD

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 189-195

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.86604.1252

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Introduction: Mentoring programs have the potential to develop human interaction based on respect, perseverance, and trust. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of ... Read More

Short Communication

The effect of mentorship program in enhancing the academic performance of first MBBS students

NAGA GUHAN; PRAKASH KRISHNAN; PRIYA DHARSHINI; PHILIP ABRAHAM; SUNI THOMAS

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 196-199

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2019.82591.1061

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Introduction: Mentoring is a natural process, which blossoms from the desire of experienced veterans to give and the thirst of inexperienced novices to grow. Formal faculty ... Read More

Commentary

Professionalism in practice: Exploring the ethical perplexity of involving students in Medical Education Research

DINESH KUMAR V; MAGI MURUGAN

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 200-203

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.74921.0

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With the worldwide increase in the number of medical education researches, few ethical quagmires have emerged regarding the recruitment and inclusion of students in research ... Read More

Letter to Editor

Are healthy lifestyle behaviours positively associated with the academic achievement of the university students?

FATIMA YAQUB; CIARA NUTTALL

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2020, Pages 204-205

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2019.84152.1129

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As 5th year medical students we took great interest in a recent article concerning healthy lifestyle behaviours and their impact on academic success. Bakouei et al undertook commendable ... Read More

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Volume & Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, October 2020, Pages 149-205

Gender in Medical Education in Turkey: The Intern Perspective

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Seven Factors Affecting Medical Undergraduate Students’ Performance in Academics: A Study Using Ron Fry Questionnaire in Eastern India

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Evaluation of one-month foundation course for the first year undergraduate students at a Medical College in Puducherry, India

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Integration of Different Disciplines in Medicine: A Vertical Integrated Teaching Session for Undergraduate Medical Students

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Developing a protocol for determining the competitive advantage of clinical specialty and sub-specialty mission differentiation in Iran

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Collaborative Mentoring: Perceptions of a sample of Iranian Nursing and Midwifery faculties

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The effect of mentorship program in enhancing the academic performance of first MBBS students

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Professionalism in practice: Exploring the ethical perplexity of involving students in Medical Education Research

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Are healthy lifestyle behaviours positively associated with the academic achievement of the university students?

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