The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda
Introduction: Emergency medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Uganda. There is no current formal EM undergraduate curriculum. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) was established to bridge this gap. This survey was done to assess the contributi...
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| author | Jonathan Kajjimu Justine Athieno Odakha Conrad Makai Beneth Tusiime Kaginda Janat Nakachwa Annet Karungi Frank Lubega Jespa Tukamuwebwa Reagan Kakande Mary Ellen Lyon Andrew Tagg |
| author_facet | Jonathan Kajjimu Justine Athieno Odakha Conrad Makai Beneth Tusiime Kaginda Janat Nakachwa Annet Karungi Frank Lubega Jespa Tukamuwebwa Reagan Kakande Mary Ellen Lyon Andrew Tagg |
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| description | Introduction: Emergency medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Uganda. There is no current formal EM undergraduate curriculum. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) was established to bridge this gap. This survey was done to assess the contributions of MUST-EMIG. Objectives of the study were to: discover students' reasons for joining the MUST-EMIG; assess whether interest in learning emergency medicine was affected by participation in MUST-EMIG; evaluate plans to pursue emergency medicine as a specialty before and after joining MUST-EMIG; determine whether MUST-EMIG affected students’ perception of emergency medicine's importance in Uganda's health care system; and elicit feedback from students on their experience as members of MUST-EMIG. Methods: The MUST-EMIG executive developed a membership survey which was reviewed by MUST-EMIG's faculty advisor for suitability. Members of MUST-EMIG were voluntarily asked to participate in the online survey. Results of the survey were summarized using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: 49 responses (46.7% response rate) were collected and analyzed. Participants included 29 (59.2%) male and 20 (40.8%) female medical students. The majority of participants were fourth year students 22 (44.9%). 44 (89.8%) students joined MUST-EMIG to learn how to handle medical emergencies, and expressed a desire of at least 6/10 to learn more about emergency medicine after utilizing opportunities provided by MUST-EMIG. Overall, students had a good experience with MUST-EMIG. They reported that our interest group had provided them networking, unique learning, and leadership opportunities. Having an EMIG significantly affects students’ desire to pursue a career in emergency medicine and their perception of the relevance of emergency medicine. Discussion: An EMIG helps develop interest of medical students in emergency medicine. Students passionate about emergency medicine need to be supported to help them preserve and further develop this passion. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5c34ee216f0c48b58e7e9bd14a355b852023-08-31T05:02:39ZengElsevierAfrican Journal of Emergency Medicine2211-419X2023-09-01133217220The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in UgandaJonathan Kajjimu0Justine Athieno Odakha1Conrad Makai2Beneth Tusiime Kaginda3Janat Nakachwa4Annet Karungi5Frank Lubega6Jespa Tukamuwebwa7Reagan Kakande8Mary Ellen Lyon9Andrew Tagg10Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda; Department of Anesthesia, Critical care and Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; Corresponding author.Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical care and Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; Seed Global Health, Kampala, Uganda; Global Health Section, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, USAEmergency Department, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIntroduction: Emergency medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Uganda. There is no current formal EM undergraduate curriculum. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) was established to bridge this gap. This survey was done to assess the contributions of MUST-EMIG. Objectives of the study were to: discover students' reasons for joining the MUST-EMIG; assess whether interest in learning emergency medicine was affected by participation in MUST-EMIG; evaluate plans to pursue emergency medicine as a specialty before and after joining MUST-EMIG; determine whether MUST-EMIG affected students’ perception of emergency medicine's importance in Uganda's health care system; and elicit feedback from students on their experience as members of MUST-EMIG. Methods: The MUST-EMIG executive developed a membership survey which was reviewed by MUST-EMIG's faculty advisor for suitability. Members of MUST-EMIG were voluntarily asked to participate in the online survey. Results of the survey were summarized using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: 49 responses (46.7% response rate) were collected and analyzed. Participants included 29 (59.2%) male and 20 (40.8%) female medical students. The majority of participants were fourth year students 22 (44.9%). 44 (89.8%) students joined MUST-EMIG to learn how to handle medical emergencies, and expressed a desire of at least 6/10 to learn more about emergency medicine after utilizing opportunities provided by MUST-EMIG. Overall, students had a good experience with MUST-EMIG. They reported that our interest group had provided them networking, unique learning, and leadership opportunities. Having an EMIG significantly affects students’ desire to pursue a career in emergency medicine and their perception of the relevance of emergency medicine. Discussion: An EMIG helps develop interest of medical students in emergency medicine. Students passionate about emergency medicine need to be supported to help them preserve and further develop this passion.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X23000368Emergency medicineEmergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)Medical studentsUganda |
| spellingShingle | Jonathan Kajjimu Justine Athieno Odakha Conrad Makai Beneth Tusiime Kaginda Janat Nakachwa Annet Karungi Frank Lubega Jespa Tukamuwebwa Reagan Kakande Mary Ellen Lyon Andrew Tagg The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda African Journal of Emergency Medicine Emergency medicine Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) Medical students Uganda |
| title | The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda |
| title_full | The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda |
| title_fullStr | The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda |
| title_short | The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda |
| title_sort | role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine a case of mbarara university of science and technology emergency medicine interest group must emig in uganda |
| topic | Emergency medicine Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) Medical students Uganda |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X23000368 |
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