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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Exploring the breadth of medicine: 8-year outcomes of a brief clinical summer immersion for premedical students.

Eva Weinlander, Elizabeth Sams, Sarita Khemani, Armaan Jamal, Malathi Srinivasan

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Eva Weinlander *Department of Medicine, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Clinical Summer Internship, Stanford, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1206-3725
Elizabeth Sams *Department of Medicine, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Clinical Summer Internship, Stanford, CA, USA. sams22e@mtholyoke.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9091-615X
Sarita KhemaniDepartment of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5836-0688
Armaan JamalDivision of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9540-5179
Malathi SrinivasanDepartment of Medicine, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Clinical Summer Internship, Stanford, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9951-0016

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExposure to the breadth of healthcare opportunities is crucial to high-school and college students considering a career in medicine. Most programs revolve around research or subspecialties, limiting exposure to the richness within medicine.

objectiveWe conducted a program evaluation of the Stanford Clinical Summer Internship (CSI) 2-week program, to understand learner viewpoints around CSI program utility, and to assess long term impact. We assess viewpoints by learner level (high school versus college) and participation mode (in-person versus virtual).

methodsIn 2016 we launched a two-week premedical internship, incorporating AAMC core competencies. In 2022 and 2023, we surveyed past participants, collecting demographic data and evaluating/comparing CSI's impact on educational and career paths, future preferences in healthcare careers, and influential factors of matriculation for high-school and college participants.

resultsOf 411 past participants, 42% responded (n = 173). We found minimal significant differences between high school and college students. The primary reason for joining was exploring a career in health professions. Notably, 82% acknowledged Stanford-CSI broadened their medical perspectives, 79% gained clarity on healthcare professionals' daily life, 79% heightened their interest in healthcare careers, 71% enhanced their resumes, and 72% learned valuable clinical skills. In-person participants reported developing more friendships (agree/strongly agree: 60% vs 35%, unpaired t-test: p = 0.01), while virtual participants reported having more interest in research careers (40% vs 68%, p = 0.01). Amongst high school matriculants (n = 133), 46% are now in college and 4% in medical or nursing school. Amongst collegiate matriculants (n = 40), 89% have graduated and 11% are now in graduate or medical school. All respondents believed Stanford-CSI was a worthwhile investment of time and resources, with nearly all reporting subsequent increased interest in medicine.

conclusionsStanford-CSI's summer internship gives premedical students real-world medical profession exposure and fosters meaningful connections. Our findings and teaching framework can guide similar program developments, supporting future medical education initiatives.

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Career ChoiceEducation, PremedicalStudents, PremedicalAdolescentAdultCurriculumFemaleHumansInternship and ResidencyMaleProgram EvaluationYoung AdultClinical InternshipCollege studentsHealthcare PipelineHighschool studentsPipeline DevelopmentPremedical educationPremedical students

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