학술논문
Developing a Peer-Mentor Program for Medical Students.
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Article
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*CLINICAL medicine
*MEDICAL history taking
*MEDICAL students
*MENTORING
*PHYSICAL diagnosis
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*SCALE analysis (Psychology)
*SCHOOL environment
*SELF-efficacy
*STUDENT attitudes
*AFFINITY groups
*HUMAN services programs
*SCHOOL orientation
STUDY & teaching of medicine
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ISSN
1040-1334
Abstract
Background:Doctoring is a 2-year preclinical course designed to teach medical students fundamental clinical skills.Purpose:We designed, implemented, and evaluated an innovative and cost-effective peer-mentoring program embedded within Doctoring. Our Teaching Academy (TA) included a formal orientation for teaching “Fellows.”Methods:During academic years 2008–09 and 2009–10, 2nd-year students were systematically selected by course faculty and then trained as TA Fellows to peer-mentor 1st-year students. Both TA Fellows and 1st-year medical students completed anonymous written surveys.Results:Peer-mentors reported a significant increase of confidence in their ability to provide feedback (p< .001). First-year students reported a significant increase of confidence in their ability to conduct a medical interview and perform a physical exam (p< .001 for each).Conclusions:Student participation in a formal peer-mentor program embedded within a clinical skills course significantly increased, for both teachers and learners, confidence in their skills. Our program is easily transferrable to other courses and institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]