ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
Preparedness of Medical Graduates to serve in clinical settings independently: An exploratory qualitative study.
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- Perspectives of medical students on the implementation of sub-internship rotation in year 5 surgical clerkship: A brief report from a private medical college in Pakistan.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- "We're Not Going to Be as Prepared": A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Trainees' Experiences after One Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Objectives: To assess the preparedness of fresh medical graduates to perform the duties of an effective house officer in clinical settings independently. Methods: A qualitative exploratory descriptive study was conducted at a public sector tertiary care teaching hospital from September to October, 2021. A total of 14 interviews of the serving house officers were conducted (7 were from Medicine and Allied and seven were from Surgical and Allied). A verbatim Thematic analysis was done. Results: Initial analysis revealed 45 codes which were ultimately reduced to five main themes namely Conclusion: Medical graduates are not confident and well prepared to take the responsibility of patient care independently in clinical settings. Reforms in undergraduate curricula regarding skill training, hospital setup and workings and inter-professional education are advocated by young doctors to enhance their competencies for professional life.
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