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Factors Influencing Scientific Achievements of Medical Students in the Anatomy Research Group: An Analysis From the Autonomous University of Nuevo León in Mexico.

Authors :
Muñoz-Leija MA
Barrera FJ
Zárate-Garza PP
Quiroga-Garza A
Martínez-Garza JH
de la Fuente-Villarreal D
Guzmán-López S
Elizondo-Omaña RE
Source :
Anatomical sciences education [Anat Sci Educ] 2022 Mar; Vol. 15 (2), pp. 369-375. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 18.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Scientific research and student involvement are critical to the formation of physicians, yet the number of medical researchers has decreased over time. To implement corrective strategies, the variables associated with positive research attitudes and productivity among medical students must be identified. The aim of this study was to evaluate the variables associated with students interested or involved in research. A validated questionnaire was applied to the student members of an established anatomy research group in a Mexican medical school with a six-year medical program. Data were collected and analyzed. A total of 85.5% (n = 77/90) students answered the survey with most respondents being second-year medical students. The majority of respondents indicated that the important component of conducting research was a contribution to the new knowledge (45.5%) and to the scientific community (42.9%). More than half of respondents mentioned a professor or a peer as the initial motivation to become involved in research. Lack of time was the main limitation (59.7%) to research involvement. Perceived benefits were knowledge and team work skills. Of those involved, most (85.7%) wished to continue participating in research as a complement to their clinical work. Professors and student colleagues were found to play an important motivational and recruitment role for medical research. These efforts in turn have developed into long-lasting mentor-mentee relationships. Students also anticipated that early involvement in research will positively influence the likelihood of future physicians' contribution and collaboration in research.<br /> (© 2021 American Association for Anatomy.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1935-9780
Volume :
15
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anatomical sciences education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33624389
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.2065