ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2024
Medical student learning on a distributed training platform in rural district hospitals.
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- A conducive clinical learning environment in primary care as a wicked problem: A scoping review of enablers, obstacles, and strategies.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2026Article
- Programme administrators' views on barriers in the Cuban-South African medical collaboration at UKZN.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDecentralising medical school training enhances curriculum relevance, exposing students to generalist patient care in diverse contexts.
aimThe aim of the study was to understand the student experiences of learning during their 7-week Family Medicine rural rotation.
settingFinal year medical students who had completed their Family Medicine rotation in November 2022.
methodsA qualitative study involving 24 final year students (four semi- structured interviews and four focus group discussions [4 x 5 students]). All interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically.
resultsAnalysis revealed positive learning experiences and identified the following themes: taking responsibility for learning, the generalist context, teaching and learning in context and managing the learning environment.
conclusionActive participation in hospital activities, exposure to disorientating dilemmas that challenged assumptions and reflection on these experiences led to transformative learning and knowledge co-construction.Contribution: The study contributes to the discussion and reinforces the advantages of distributed, experiential training, highlighting the positive impact of meaningful participation and transformative learning opportunities.
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