Doctors' Views on Medical Education in Vietnam
Author Information
Author(s): Hoat Luu Ngoc, Dung Do Van, Wright E Pamela
Primary Institution: Hanoi Medical University
Hypothesis
Are the learning objectives set by medical schools in Vietnam aligned with the needs of practicing doctors?
Conclusion
The study found that while many learning objectives align with the needs of practicing doctors, there are significant discrepancies that need to be addressed.
Supporting Evidence
- Doctors reported that many skills taught in medical schools were frequently used in practice.
- Discrepancies were found between the skills deemed important by teachers and those actually used by doctors.
- Focus group discussions revealed additional skills needed that were not included in the curriculum.
Takeaway
Doctors in Vietnam think that the skills they learned in medical school are mostly useful, but some important skills are missing from their training.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among nearly 800 recently graduated doctors using questionnaires and focus group discussions.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of doctors with postgraduate degrees and those working in urban areas.
Limitations
The study focused primarily on doctors working in the public sector, which may not represent all medical graduates.
Participant Demographics
The majority of respondents were recent graduates, with 75% graduating within the past five years, and 34% working as general doctors.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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