Medical Students' Self-Assessment of Skills in Vietnam
Author Information
Author(s): Hoat Luu Ngoc, Son Nguyen Minh, Wright E Pamela
Primary Institution: Hanoi Medical University
Hypothesis
Do graduating medical students in Vietnam feel they have achieved the skill levels expected by their teachers?
Conclusion
Graduating students reported varying levels of confidence in their skills, with higher achievement in clinical disciplines compared to public health skills.
Supporting Evidence
- Most students felt they had learned most of the skills for key clinical departments to the required level.
- Self-assessed skill acquisition in public health was lower and varied more among students.
- Students reported learning many skills outside the classroom, especially in hospitals.
Takeaway
Students in Vietnam think they learned a lot of important medical skills, especially in hospitals, but they feel less confident about public health skills.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among final year students using a questionnaire to assess their self-perceived skill levels.
Potential Biases
Students may overestimate their competencies due to self-assessment bias.
Limitations
Self-assessment may not accurately reflect actual skill levels, and the response rate varied among schools.
Participant Demographics
Final year medical students from eight medical schools in Vietnam.
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