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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2023

Enhancing undergraduate research talents: the role of tutors in dental basic research education.

Xiaoyu Miao, Xuanyu Chen, Jiayi Li, Zhe Wu, Lvhua Guo, Siqi Luo, Tao Luo, Xuesong Yang

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Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Xiaoyu Miao *School of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Xuanyu Chen *School of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Jiayi LiSchool of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Zhe WuDepartment of Prosthodontics, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Lvhua GuoDepartment of Prosthodontics, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Siqi LuoDepartment of Prosthodontics, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Tao LuoDepartment of Prosthodontics, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Xuesong YangClinical Research Center, Clifford Hospital, Guangzhou, China.

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Abstract

Purpose: This study endeavors to investigate ways to optimize the role of teachers in undergraduate dental basic research education (UDBRE) with the aim of nurturing the research potential of undergraduate students. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among medical undergraduates enrolled at the School of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University. Descriptive statistics were employed to comprehensively analyze UDBRE's fundamental aspects. Kendall rank correlation analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between the quality of feedback provided by tutors to undergraduates and the students' scientific research abilities. Additionally, multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to uncover the factors influencing the effectiveness of UDBRE. Results: A total of 168 medical students were surveyed with a valid response rate of 93.85%. The effectiveness of UDBRE was demonstrated by undergraduates' self-rated research abilities, active participation in scientific research projects, and a certain amount of academic outputs. Significant and positive correlations (𝓣 Conclusion: This study underscores the pivotal role of UDBRE in fostering the scientific research aptitude of medical undergraduates. It emphasizes the constructive influence of tutor-undergraduate feedback, authoritative teaching styles, providing valuable insights for establishing an effective mentorship framework.

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academic performancefeedbackmedical educationmentorshipscientific research

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PMCPMC10800851

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