Elective Overseas Clinical Clerkships and Related Problems
- VernacularTitle:海外選択制臨床実習の効果と問題点
- Author:
Toshikazu SAKUYAMA
;
Osamu FUKUSHIMA
;
Yoji YAMAZAKI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
medical education;
elective overseas clinical clerkships;
international exchange
- From:Medical Education
2004;35(2):105-109
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
At this university, an overseas component has been included in the elective clinical clerkship program for sixth-year students since 1998. Since that time, 28 students have done short-term clinical clerkships in various foreign countries. This report presents results of a questionnaire survey of students who have done overseas clerkships. The questionnaire comprised 8 items, including the reason for selecting the clerkship location and the contents of the training program. Questionnaires were returned by 68% of students. Most of the 28 students did clerkships in English-speaking countries. The average duration of study was 2.3 months (range, 1 to 3 months). All students were satisfied with their training experience; however, many felt their language skills were insufficient for participating in overseas training programs. In addition, more comprehensive arrangements, including establishing close contact with the receiving institutions and insurance provisions, are needed to maintain and further develop overseas clinical clerkships.
