A preliminary study of Mexican-American medical students

Kaufert, Joseph M.; Martínez, Cristina Esteban; Quesada, Gustavo M.

doi:10.1097/00001888-197509000-00003

“…However, previous studies have shown that medical students' values can change during their training. [17][18] Nevertheless, the present study data showed that the interest Data suggested by Meireles et al 19 , when questioning students from an institution in the state of Minas Gerais using the PBL method, revealed that the course was more humanized and that some disciplines had been introduced, as well as the fact that they were receptive to discussion about cultural diversities in Brazil. However, they complained about the need for structural improvements, about teachers without didactics and the extensive workload.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 54%

Generalist training and the professional practice option according to the student’s perception

Silva

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Azevedo

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Cruz

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et al. 2022

Rev. bras. educ. med.

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Introduction: Since the National Curricular Guidelines for the Medicine course were implemented, with emphasis on the training of professionals with a generalist profile, the factors that may contribute to the interest in professional practice are unknown. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the perception of medical students regarding their generalist training and the factors that influence the desire for professional practice. Methodology: Descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study of qualitative and explanatory character with 523 students from different medical courses in the city of Salvador-Bahia, who answered an online survey after signing the informed consent form. The sample was categorized into interest in Immediate Specialization (IS) and among those who intend to Act as a Generalist (AG). The age and period of the course were also categorized into groups. Results: The age of the sample was 18 to 25 years in 83.7% (n = 438), with 72.5% (n = 380) being female, attending 69% of the 4º to 9º semesters (n = 363). The Immediate Specialization group represented 27.2% (95% CI: 35% -73%) and the group that intends to Act as a Generalist, 72.8% (95% CI: 68% -76%). General training did not influence the option for professional practice with RR = 0.81 (95% CI: 0.55-1.20) p = 0.308. The factors associated with AG were believing in the generalist’s resolution capacity and SUS guidelines (p <0.001), the desire to contribute to society (p = 0.005) and society’s credibility (p = 0.044). Conclusion: Students perceive that the curriculum includes general training, however it did not influence the interest in professional practice. The desire to act as a generalist is present in a significant number among them, driven by altruism and the desire to contribute to society, supported by the organic laws that underlie the SUS Guidelines, while not feeling valued and having its credibility, questioned by society, only stimulates professional practice on a temporary basis.

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“…Esses dados também foram descritos por Costa et al 14 Os valores priorizados na fase de graduação são pontos de ancoragem para compreender a relação entre a formação médica e a decisão da prática profissional. Entretanto, estudos prévios demonstraram que os valores dos estudantes de Medicina podem mudar durante a formação deles 17,18 . Apesar disso, em nosso estudo, os dados encontrados demonstraram que o interesse pela especialização se manteve inalterado, sendo semelhante entre os estudantes dos primeiros três anos de curso e os dos últimos três anos.…”

Section: Termos éTicosunclassified

A formação generalista e a opção pelo exercício profissional segundo a percepção do estudante

Silva

¹

,

Azevedo

²

,

Cruz

³

et al. 2022

Rev. bras. educ. med.

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Introduction: Since the National Curricular Guidelines for the Medicine course were implemented, with emphasis on the training of professionals with a generalist profile, the factors that may contribute to the interest in professional practice are unknown. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the perception of medical students regarding their generalist training and the factors that influence the desire for professional practice. Methodology: Descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study of qualitative and explanatory character with 523 students from different medical courses in the city of Salvador-Bahia, who answered an online survey after signing the informed consent form. The sample was categorized into interest in Immediate Specialization (IS) and among those who intend to Act as a Generalist (AG). The age and period of the course were also categorized into groups. Results: The age of the sample was 18 to 25 years in 83.7% (n = 438), with 72.5% (n = 380) being female, attending 69% of the 4º to 9º semesters (n = 363). The Immediate Specialization group represented 27.2% (95% CI: 35% -73%) and the group that intends to Act as a Generalist, 72.8% (95% CI: 68% -76%). General training did not influence the option for professional practice with RR = 0.81 (95% CI: 0.55-1.20) p = 0.308. The factors associated with AG were believing in the generalist’s resolution capacity and SUS guidelines (p <0.001), the desire to contribute to society (p = 0.005) and society’s credibility (p = 0.044). Conclusion: Students perceive that the curriculum includes general training, however it did not influence the interest in professional practice. The desire to act as a generalist is present in a significant number among them, driven by altruism and the desire to contribute to society, supported by the organic laws that underlie the SUS Guidelines, while not feeling valued and having its credibility, questioned by society, only stimulates professional practice on a temporary basis.

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“…One half the minority students felt that they "rarely" or "never" were treated as an equal compared to one-fourth of-the white students (12, p. 235 (29) found that they differed in several important respects from white medical students. More of them tended to be first or second-born (pp.…”

Section: Chicanos In Graduate and Professional Schoolsmentioning

confidence: 99%