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ArticleAfrican journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence2023

The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology-Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda.

Jonathan Kajjimu, Justine Athieno Odakha, Conrad Makai, Beneth Tusiime Kaginda, Janat Nakachwa, Annet Karungi, Frank Lubega, Jespa Tukamuwebwa, Reagan Kakande, Mary Ellen Lyon and 1 more

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Article in African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jonathan KajjimuFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Justine Athieno OdakhaDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Conrad MakaiFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Beneth Tusiime KagindaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Janat NakachwaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Annet KarungiFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Frank LubegaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Jespa TukamuwebwaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Reagan KakandeFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Mary Ellen LyonDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical care and Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Andrew TaggEmergency Department, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology · UGThe University of Melbourne · AUYale University · US

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Abstract

Introduction: Emergency medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Uganda. There is no current formal EM undergraduate curriculum. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) was established to bridge this gap. This survey was done to assess the contributions of MUST-EMIG. Objectives of the study were to: discover students' reasons for joining the MUST-EMIG; assess whether interest in learning emergency medicine was affected by participation in MUST-EMIG; evaluate plans to pursue emergency medicine as a specialty before and after joining MUST-EMIG; determine whether MUST-EMIG affected students' perception of emergency medicine's importance in Uganda's health care system; and elicit feedback from students on their experience as members of MUST-EMIG. Methods: The MUST-EMIG executive developed a membership survey which was reviewed by MUST-EMIG's faculty advisor for suitability. Members of MUST-EMIG were voluntarily asked to participate in the online survey. Results of the survey were summarized using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: 49 responses (46.7% response rate) were collected and analyzed. Participants included 29 (59.2%) male and 20 (40.8%) female medical students. The majority of participants were fourth year students 22 (44.9%). 44 (89.8%) students joined MUST-EMIG to learn how to handle medical emergencies, and expressed a desire of at least 6/10 to learn more about emergency medicine after utilizing opportunities provided by MUST-EMIG. Overall, students had a good experience with MUST-EMIG. They reported that our interest group had provided them networking, unique learning, and leadership opportunities. Having an EMIG significantly affects students' desire to pursue a career in emergency medicine and their perception of the relevance of emergency medicine. Discussion: An EMIG helps develop interest of medical students in emergency medicine. Students passionate about emergency medicine need to be supported to help them preserve and further develop this passion.

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Emergency medicineEmergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)Medical studentsUganda

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