Investigation and reflection of the scientific research quality of the advanced undergraduate clinical students

Abstract

Objective To investigate the interest, cognition degree, participation degree and current situation of the advanced undergraduate clinical students in our college, to discuss the reason for low level of students' scientific research quality, in order to provide the reference to making research training program s for them. Methods The advanced undergraduates of seven-year and five-year clinical program interned in orthopedics department from January to June in 2014 were selected with cluster sampling method, and investigated anonymously by questionnaires and interview. 120 students were investigated by questionnaire, and 120 effective questionnaires were taken back. 30 students were interviewed. Results The results showed that 90.0 percent (n=108) of students were interested in scientific activity, and 47.5 percent (n=57) of students had participated in scientific lectures. In interviews, students think factors hindering the research on the participation in scientific research are: 1) too many courses and heavy school tasks; 2) absence of relative knowledge; 3) lack of support from college; 4) tough condition for scientific training; 5) immature management system. Conclusion The advanced undergraduate clinical students had great interest in scientific activity, but had few opportunities to take part in, leading to their low level of scientific research quality. A variety of measures should be taken to bolster their scientific training. Key words: Advanced undergraduate clinical students; Scientific research quality; Questionnaire survey; Interview