Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate the benefits from 4th year surgical course for medical students upon reaching 6th year surgical course. A questionnaire survey was conducted and questions regarding student satisfaction with the 4th year course and the benefits gained from this course in the 6th year were evaluated. Students were questioned regarding their interest in surgery as a career. A total of 67 students were enrolled in the study and the information collected from them was analyzed. The results showed that only 35 students reported in agreement of offering 1 surgery course; whereas, only 32 students reported in agreement of 2 surgery courses. The results also showed that only 26 students were interested in surgery as a career. The study emphasized on spreading awareness among students regarding surgery, and suggested that courses must be introduced in the curriculum to help students in their future decision making.
Highlights
The surgical courses play an important role in providing basic clinical training for the medical students
The study aims to answer the following research questions: 1) Does the surgical course offered in the 4th year provide sufficiently practical knowledge to medical students in the 6th year?
The results of the study showed that 35 students agreed that only one surgery course must be taught; 32 students showed that two courses must be taught to enhance knowledge regarding surgery
Summary
The surgical courses play an important role in providing basic clinical training for the medical students. Students are expected to develop competence in correlating clinical problems with basic surgical science learned during previous years and develop a foundation in reasoning, procedural and communication skills. These skills are necessary for effective and compassionate care of adult patients with surgical disorders. Students are expected to learn how to access numerous available sources of surgical information, develop an evidence-based approach to patient care, and guide their way toward efficient use of reading time and clinical work. Students check patients in both the emergency and inpatient departments to broaden their exposure and mimic the experience of a house surgeon
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