ArticleBMC medical education2025
Medical interns and senior medical students' perceptions toward clinical teaching.
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- Blended Learning with Holographic Imaging Support in Urologic Oncology Education for International Medical Students: A Controlled Educational Study.Advances in medical education and practice · 2026Article
- Application of CPBL combined with mind mapping in acute abdomen clinical training to improve post-training competence.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDeveloping teaching skills is essential for medical students, as it enhances communication, reinforces clinical knowledge, and prepares them to educate peers and patients effectively. Engaging in teaching activities has also been linked to a deeper understanding of core medical concepts. This study aims to explore the perceptions of medical interns and senior medical students toward clinical teaching and medical education.
methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between 2023 and 2024 at a health sciences university in Saudi Arabia using an online survey. The survey consisted of 17 structured questions addressing various domains, including demographic characteristics, self-assessed confidence in teaching abilities, prior teaching experiences, and future career aspirations. The survey also explored participants' views on the inclusion of medical education electives as a potential option in the curriculum.
resultsA total of 227 responses were collected. Over half (64.3%) had no prior teaching experience. Most of the participants (n=173, 76.2%) plan to work in an academic hospital. While 75.8% expressed interest in pursuing clinical teaching after residency, only 39.2% were interested in a medical education elective. The majority chose the ideal duration for a medical education elective being one month course (n=80, 35.2%). A significant association was found between interest in a medical education elective and plans to pursue clinical teaching (p < 0.001). Interest in medical education was also associated with higher confidence in bedside teaching (p = 0.012) and presenting at a journal club (p = 0.019). Similarly, participants interested in clinical teaching reported significantly higher confidence in these and other teaching-related areas. No significant associations were observed with gender or academic level.
conclusionThis study highlights a gap between students' long-term interest in clinical teaching and their engagement with formal training opportunities during medical school. Strengthening the integration and appeal of teaching-focused activities, particularly in key areas such as bedside teaching, may enhance students' preparedness for future educational roles in clinical settings.
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