Objectives The transition from preclinical to clinical training is characterized by several
challenging experiences ranging from new roles, with their associated tasks, to unfamiliar …

Background Becoming a medical expert involves leadership and professionalism, which are
critical skills to learn in medical education. However, a gap exists in understanding how …

Setting Before 2013, between the preclinical (2 years) and clinical (2 years) phases of the
curriculum, all students at VCU-SOM completed a 1-week clinical orientation. This …

Objective: To explore undergraduate medical students' perception of variation in teaching
and supervision at different clinical teaching sites. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional …

Context Many students experience a tough transition from pre‐clinical to clinical training and
previous studies suggest that this may constrict students' progress. However, clear empirical …

Background We assessed the impact of resident teaching in medical students' overall
assessment of an obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. Methods Between September 2007 …

Background: In a formative evaluation, we were supposed to find whether an innovative
program has some merits to be continued or not. We also determined the critical points of …

Objectives: The preclinical years of undergraduate medical education provide educational
content in a structured learning environment whereas clerkships provide clinical training in a …

Background Medical students learn and practice various clinical skills during clinical
clerkship. Patient encounters are important for developing clinical thinking, communication …

Background The transition from university-based to clerkship-based education can be
challenging. Medical schools have introduced strategies to ease the transition, but there has …