Blair P Golden1, Bruce L Henschen2, Lauren A Gard3, Elizabeth R Ryan4, Daniel B Evans5, Jennifer Bierman6, Kenzie A Cameron7. 1. Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: blair.golden@northwestern.edu. 2. Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: b-henschen@northwestern.edu. 3. Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: lauren.gard@northwestern.edu. 4. Department of Family and Community Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: e-ryan@northwestern.edu. 5. Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: daevans@nm.org. 6. Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: jennifer.bierman@nm.org. 7. Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: k-cameron@northwestern.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand how medical students perceive their roles in early longitudinal primary care clerkships. METHODS: Medical students enrolled in one of two longitudinal primary care clerkships - Education-Centered Medical Home (ECMH) or Individual Preceptorship (IP) - participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a grounded theory and constant comparative approach. RESULTS: Students (N = 35) in both clerkships perceived benefits of early clinical exposure, reflecting positively on having time to interact with patients. Identified roles ranged from shadower to collaborator to diagnostician; a progression from position-centered to more patient-centered roles emerged. ECMH students also identified as health educators, care managers, and mentors. IP students described the clerkship primarily as an opportunity to acquire clinical knowledge and practice skills, expressing perceptions of being a transient "visitor" in the clinic, whereas ECMH students reported taking an active role in continuity care of patients. CONCLUSION: Students identified benefits of early longitudinal outpatient primary care clerkships, supporting the inclusion of these experiences within medical school curricula. Clerkships with an emphasis on longitudinal and team-based care may further promote student participation in patient care and professional development. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Longitudinal, team-based early clinical experiences may best promote student involvement in patient care.
OBJECTIVE: To understand how medical students perceive their roles in early longitudinal primary care clerkships. METHODS: Medical students enrolled in one of two longitudinal primary care clerkships - Education-Centered Medical Home (ECMH) or Individual Preceptorship (IP) - participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a grounded theory and constant comparative approach. RESULTS: Students (N = 35) in both clerkships perceived benefits of early clinical exposure, reflecting positively on having time to interact with patients. Identified roles ranged from shadower to collaborator to diagnostician; a progression from position-centered to more patient-centered roles emerged. ECMH students also identified as health educators, care managers, and mentors. IP students described the clerkship primarily as an opportunity to acquire clinical knowledge and practice skills, expressing perceptions of being a transient "visitor" in the clinic, whereas ECMH students reported taking an active role in continuity care of patients. CONCLUSION: Students identified benefits of early longitudinal outpatient primary care clerkships, supporting the inclusion of these experiences within medical school curricula. Clerkships with an emphasis on longitudinal and team-based care may further promote student participation in patient care and professional development. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Longitudinal, team-based early clinical experiences may best promote student involvement in patient care.
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Authors: Jane O'Doherty; Sarah Hyde; Raymond O'Connor; Megan E L Brown; Peter Hayes; Vikram Niranjan; Aidan Culhane; Pat O'Dwyer; Patrick O'Donnell; Liam Glynn; Andrew O'Regan Journal: Ir J Med Sci Date: 2021-02-27 Impact factor: 1.568
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