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BACKGROUND:Even students with previous academic success may face challenges that affect their academic performance. Many medical schools offer programs to students at the risk of academic failure, to ensure that they succeed in the course.OBJECTIVE AND METHODS:In this report we describe a pioneering academic tutoring program developed at a Brazilian medical school and discuss the initial results of the program based on the feedback from tutors and data regarding the progression of students in the medical course.RESULTS:In 2018, 33 students enrolled into the program. Students' performance difficulties were mainly associated with mental health problems and socioeconomic vulnerability. Of the 33 students, 27 (81.8%) were assisted by the Mental Health Support Service and 16 (48.5%) were assisted by the Social Assistance Service. In addition to the planning academic activity class load, tutors were able to assist students in solving socioeconomic issues, carrying out personal support interventions with the promotion of self-esteem, and presenting suggestions for behavioral changes in their routine. For most students (72%), the action plan proposed by the tutors was successful. Eight of the 14 (57%) students in the fourth year progressed to the final two years of in-hospital practical training (internship).CONCLUSIONS:The Academic Tutoring Program showed positive results for most of the students. Close monitoring and tutor intervention allowed students with poor academic performance to overcome the low performance cycle. These important tasks demand time and energy from tutors, and institutional recognition of these professionals is essential for the successful maintenance of the program.
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In the long and demanding journey of medical education, even students with a previous history of academic success may face challenges that can affect their performance and eventually lead them to situations of academic vulnerability, preventing them from advancing in the course
We describe the implementation of an academic tutoring program developed in a Brazilian medical school and present the initial results of the program based on the feedback of tutors and data regarding the progression of students in the medical course
The Academic Tutoring Program was approved in December 2017 and the activities started in January 2018
Summary
In the long and demanding journey of medical education, even students with a previous history of academic success may face challenges that can affect their performance and eventually lead them to situations of academic vulnerability, preventing them from advancing in the course. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: In this report we describe a pioneering academic tutoring program developed at a Brazilian medical school and discuss the initial results of the program based on the feedback from tutors and data regarding the progression of students in the medical course. Close monitoring and tutor intervention allowed students with poor academic performance to overcome the low performance cycle. These important tasks demand time and energy from tutors, and institutional recognition of these professionals is essential for the successful maintenance of the program
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