Supervision of Students in a Portuguese Veterinary Medicine School
Author Information
Author(s): Cota João, Cunha Eva, Bexiga Ricardo, Oliveira Manuela
Primary Institution: University of Lisbon, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the expectations and perceptions of students and supervisors regarding supervision in veterinary medicine?
Conclusion
Students and supervisors share similar expectations about supervision, but there are differences in their perceptions of its impact on mental health.
Supporting Evidence
- Students expected supervisors to be actively involved in developing technical skills.
- Supervisors focused more on fostering students' autonomy.
- Most students rated the quality of supervision as high or very high.
Takeaway
Students and their supervisors in veterinary medicine have some similar ideas about what makes a good supervisor, but they also see things differently, especially about how supervision affects students' feelings.
Methodology
A questionnaire was used to gather perceptions from 36 students and their supervisors about supervision expectations and its impact on mental health.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and may not fully represent the variability within the institution.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 36 students from various veterinary programs (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and specialization) and their three supervisors.
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