ArticleCureus2026
Impact of a Student-Led Research Methodology Course on Self-Perceived Research Competencies: A Quasi-experimental Study Among Medical Students in Panama, 2024.
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Abstract
introductionUndergraduate research training improves critical thinking, although barriers related to mentorship and time persist. This study evaluated changes in self-perceived research competencies after a free extracurricular student-led research methodology course combining lectures, practical workshops, and mentorship. METHODOLOGY: A single-group quasi-experimental study with a retrospective pretest-posttest design was conducted among medical students after completion of this 13-session, 30-hour extracurricular course. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize outcomes; pre- and post-course self-perceived competencies were compared using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test; grades were modeled according to attendance using linear regression; and perceived barriers were explored.
resultsAmong 59 participants (mean age 23.7 ± 1.58 years; 36, 61.0%, women), those feeling
conclusionsA structured student-led course was associated with higher self-perceived research competencies and better academic performance. Incorporating mentorship and practical sessions is recommended to strengthen outcomes and support implementation in other faculties.
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