Sino-foreign cooperative education in clinical medicine major: a questionnaire study from the student perspective and its implications
10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20231212-01824
- VernacularTitle:临床医学专业中外合作办学：学生视角下的问卷调查研究及启示
- Author:
Qingge GONG
1
;
Yan WANG
;
Ning JIANG
;
Yanan GUO
;
Yingbo LI
Author Information
1. 重庆医科大学国际医学院，重庆 400016
- Keywords:
Student perspective;
Clinical medicine major;
Sino-foreign cooperative education;
Questionnaire survey
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2024;23(8):1042-1045
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:This study targets students enrolled in the Sino-foreign joint clinical medicine program collaboratively run by Chongqing Medical University, China and the University of Leicester, UK, aiming to propose suggestions and improvement measures on optimizing students' learning experiences and promoting the high-quality development of Sino-foreign cooperative education through questionnaire survey analysis.Methods:This study utilized convenience sampling and a self-designed questionnaire to collect feedback on the curriculum system and teaching methods, the adaptability of the educational system to the Chinese clinical practitioner examination, and the approaches and benefits of studying abroad. The data were presented as percentages.Results:Among the 75 respondents, 32 (42.67%) students expressed overall satisfaction or high satisfaction with the curriculum system and teaching methods. Specifically, 22 (29.33%) students were satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching methods of the Sino-foreign joint medical courses. Regarding the educational system's adaptability to the Chinese clinical practitioner examination, 74 (98.67%) students felt that the medical education provided by the joint program needed further adjustments or improvements, of whom 53 (70.67%) students believed that the content of the joint program was somewhat or not well aligned with the requirements of the Chinese practitioner examination, and 55 (73.33%) students thought that the joint program's discipline structure was not sufficiently comprehensive for training medical professionals. In terms of studying abroad, 57 (76.00%) students felt that overseas study had a positive impact on enhancing their overall quality.Conclusions:The joint clinical medicine program at our university draws on British educational principles to improve overall student quality. In response to students' needs regarding the curriculum system, teaching methods, and practitioner examination, the university plans to refine its teaching content and methods by implementing innovative training concepts, focusing on interdisciplinary integration, streamlining the curriculum, increasing tutoring, and promoting case-based group discussions to improve classroom teaching quality.
