The Use of Research Project Proposal in a Public Health Clerkship for Medical Students in a University in United Arab Emirates

Conference: The Barcelona Conference on Education (BCE2022)
Title: The Use of Research Project Proposal in a Public Health Clerkship for Medical Students in a University in United Arab Emirates
Stream: Learning Experiences, Student Learning & Learner Diversity
Presentation Type: Virtual Poster Presentation
Authors:
Michal Grivna, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
Azhar Rahma, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
Adam Balaz, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
Aminu Andullah, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
Sami Shaban, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
Mouza Alshamis Salama AlKhori, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates

Abstract:

Background: The pandemic of COVID-19 demonstrated the need for skilled medical practitioners in public health, outbreak investigations and need assessment. Medical students are the future task forces, therefore training them on public health is fundamental.
Method: From 2014 till 2022 a cross-sectional, post-evaluation survey had been sent through Blackboard to all the medical students who are enrolled in the public health clerkship at a government university in The United Arab Emirates. The survey measured the satisfaction of the medical students about the public health clerkship. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data. The overall average scores were further compared by gender, academic session, and period (with respect to covid-19) using independent t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: 148 medical students filled outsurvey.80% of the students stated that public health clerkship was relevant at this stage of their medical training (P =<0.001). 78% of the students enjoyed the research project (P =<0.001) and 96% stated that the project encouraged them to do research in the future. 75% of the students found the clerkship rewarding (P-value =<0.001).91% of the students stated that the presentation of the proposal improved their oral presentation skills (P =<0.0001). Mean satisfaction scores were statistically significant by academic year (P =0.015) and by Online teaching mode during COVID-19 (P=0.023).
Discussion: Medical students were satisfied with the public health clerkship and found it rewarding. Conducting need assessment and proposal writing provided them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to conduct research.




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