Paving the Way for Medical Students: How Smooth Should the Road Be?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2024

Publication Title

J Surg Educ

Abstract

Clerkship directors must balance the mental wellbeing of their medical students with the demanding schedule that rotations in procedural specialties such as surgery and obstetrics and gynecology require. In this paper, the Undergraduate Medical Education Committee of the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology argues the importance of maintaining adequate clinical exposure for learners. Involving students in overnight call provides additional clinical involvement, improved relationships with the clinical team, and a better perspective on specialist lifestyle. Educators should improve the experience for students by promoting resilience and creating a welcoming learning environment. Preparing medical students for the rigorous requirements of these clerkships allows them to thrive in the learning environment while still providing a realistic preview of the clinical experiences and demands of these specialties.

Volume

81

Issue

7

First Page

896

Last Page

899

DOI

10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.03.019

ISSN

1878-7452

PubMed ID

38749813

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