Structured internship orientation programme for undergraduate students: Easy transition to clinical work.
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2010-05
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Background. Internship is a phase of training when a new
graduate is expected to acquire skills under supervision, so that
he/she may become capable of functioning independently.
Often, new graduates go through this period without a clear aim.
We conducted an orientation programme before fresh graduates
started their 1-year internship to familiarize them with their
clinical tasks and their role in the community.
Methods. Interns were invited to participate in a one-anda-
half day programme conducted by faculty members and
administrators that included interactive lectures, structured
panel discussions, group discussions and role plays. The
participants provided feedback using a structured questionnaire
and during informal group discussions. They were also evaluated
by a pre-test and post-test questionnaire.
Results. Of the 41 interns who attended the programme on
day 1 and the 28 who completed it on day 2, 19 completed the
post-test questionnaire. The post-test score (median 14.5;
range 10–18) represented a significant improvement over the
pre-test score (median 13, range 3–16). All participants felt
that the workshop was successful in achieving its objectives.
Conclusion. A brief and structured orientation programme before internship offers a practical means of making the transition of new graduates from students to practising doctors smoother.
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Goel Ashish, Venkat R, Kumar A, Adkoli B V, Sood Rita. Structured internship orientation programme for undergraduate students: Easy transition to clinical work. National Medical Journal of India. 2010 May-Jun; 23(3): 160-162.