Challenges and Problems of Clinical Medical Education in Iran: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Context In order to improve the quality of clinical education, it is necessary to investigate the current situation in clinical settings and identify its problems. This step is the most important part of modifying a clinical education program and meeting learning goals. The purpose of this study was...

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Main Authors: Amin Beigzadeh, Nikoo Yamani, Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy, Peyman Adibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2019-12-01
Series:Strides in Development of Medical Education
Online Access:http://sdme.kmu.ac.ir/article_90571_9730ab1cd6d2d8481b70ed569d8ddcb8.pdf
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Summary:Context In order to improve the quality of clinical education, it is necessary to investigate the current situation in clinical settings and identify its problems. This step is the most important part of modifying a clinical education program and meeting learning goals. The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges and problems of clinical medical education in Iran. Evidence Acquisition This systematic review was performed to determine the challenges and problems of clinical medical education in Iran in 2017. In order to retrieve articles, the following keywords: Clinical education, bedside teaching, clinical teaching, teaching round, ward round, ward round teaching, bedside round, teaching round, medical education, clinical round, ambulatory education, clinic education, grand round, and education in emergency were searched in reliable Persian and English databases. Then, the articles related to the research objective were carefully reviewed and key information was extracted. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA software version 10. Conclusions The problems of clinical education are in different areas. Identifying these areas and planning for them can improve clinical education status, achieve educational goals, and provide medical students with a more effective education.
ISSN:2645-3452
2645-3452