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ArticleBMC medical education2023

Relationship matters: a qualitative study of medical students' experiences in a learner-driven research program in South Korea.

Hyo Jeong Lee, Ye Ji Kang, Seung-Hee Lee, Yanyan Lin, Do-Hwan Kim, Jungjoon Ihm

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Hyo Jeong Lee *Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8764-6610
Ye Ji Kang *Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1711-2394
Seung-Hee LeeDepartment of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8672-5253
Yanyan LinDepartment of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5758-0574
Do-Hwan KimDepartment of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea. mededkimdh@hanyang.ac.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4137-7130
Jungjoon IhmDental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 1, Gwanak-Ro, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea. ijj127@snu.ac.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3136-5956

Funding

the research fund of Hanyang University HY-202100000001515
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlthough research experience is important for medical students, it is difficult to develop research skills only through a formal curriculum. To develop research programs that address the authentic needs of students and align with the entirety of the medical school curriculum, a learner-centered approach may be more effective than an instructor-centered approach. This study investigates medical student perspectives on factors that help them develop research competency.

methodsHanyang University College of Medicine in South Korea operates the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) as a supplement to its formal curriculum. Semi-structured interviews were held with 18 students (20 cases) in the program, and qualitative content analysis was performed using the software tool MAXQDA20.

resultsThe findings are discussed in relation to three domains: learner engagement, instructional design, and program development. The students were more engaged when they perceived the program as a new experience, had prior research experience, wanted to make a good impression, and felt a sense of contribution. In terms of instructional design, they positively participated in research when their supervisors respected them, set clear tasks, provided constructive feedback, and invited them into the research community. In particular, the students highly valued relationships with their professors, and these relationships served not only as a main motivating factor in their research participation but also affected their college lives and careers.

conclusionsThe longitudinal relationship between students and professors has newly emerged in the Korean context as a factor that strengthens student engagement in research and the complementary relationship between formal curriculum and MSTP was highlighted to encourage student engagement in research.

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Education, Medical, UndergraduateStudents, MedicalAttitudeCurriculumHumansQualitative ResearchInterpersonal relationMedical studentResearch activitiesResearch competenciesSouth KoreaStudent research engagement

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PMID37194093
PMCPMC10186305

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