ArticleBMC medical education2025
Medical education and health professional training during the Syrian conflict: a cross-sectional study.
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- Multivariable analysis of health-related quality of life determinants among medical students at a Single Syrian University in a conflict-affected setting: a cross-sectional study using the Arabic SF-36.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Speaking up or staying silent? Confidence, barriers and institutional readiness among Syrian medical and dental students: a cross-sectional survey.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Disruption of Undergraduate Clinical Training in Postconflict Syria: Insights from Clinical Practice and Implications for Future Health Workforce Readiness.Avicenna journal of medicine · 2026Article
- Assessment of knowledge and awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and heart attack symptoms amongst medical students in Syria - a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Building Health Equity Research Capacity in Myanmar Through a Virtual, Mentor-Based Training Program.Annals of global health · 2026Article
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backgroundProlonged conflict can severely impact medical education systems. In Syria, the effects on students' research training and academic development remain poorly explored. The study examines how the Syrian conflict affected research training, educational barriers, and career intentions among medical students and recent graduates.
methodsAn online, English-language questionnaire was distributed to students and trainees from Syrian medical universities. Domains included research exposure, institutional barriers, psychological well-being, and emigration intent.
resultsOf 211 individuals who accessed the survey, 208 responded (98.5%). Among them, 87 (42%) were males. Only 80 participants (38%) had received formal research training. Prior research experience was higher in males (53%) than females (40%, p = 0.09; 95% CI: 0.3-3.3). Graduate-level participation was more common in females (61%) than males (30%, p = 0.04; 95% CI: 1.1-4.2). Motivation for research was higher among males (74% vs. 60% strongly agreed, p = 0.05; 95% CI: 0.9-2.8), and males reported more confidence interpreting statistics (mean 2.3 vs. 2.0, p = 0.01; 95% CI: 1.9-5.9). Psychological distress was reported by 160 respondents (77%). 147 (71%) respondents perceived career migration in future, estimating peer emigration intent over 40%.
conclusionsThe Syrian conflict has negatively affected medical students' research training and academic confidence, particularly through infrastructure disruption and limited mentorship. Targeted support and international collaboration will be essential to rebuilding capacity in conflict-impacted medical education systems, for the benefit of both the healthcare professionals of the future, and their patients.
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