Evaluation of Medical Skills of Medical Faculty Final Year Students Who Received Emergency Medicine Internship

Authors : Ali Sarıdaş

Pages : 5-6

Doi:10.25282/ted.1642662

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Publication Date : 2025-08-10

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :This study aims to evaluate the impact of the emergency medicine internship on the clinical skills of final-year medical students. A descriptive study was conducted with 152 students who completed the emergency medicine internship at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine during the 2021-2022 academic year. Participants were surveyed using a questionnaire covering demographic information and core medical skills outlined in the National Core Medical Education Program (UÇEP). Data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression tests. Findings revealed that 87.5% of students aimed to become specialist physicians and were preparing for the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS). While the internship significantly contributed to clinical skills, 99.3% of students felt competent in performing electrocardiography (ECG), and 82.2% in wound/burn care. However, lower competency levels were observed in critical skills such as intubation (14.5%) and post-trauma limb transportation (32.9%). Students who chose the elective emergency medicine internship demonstrated significantly higher rates of intubation (27.6%) and prescription writing (100%) compared to non-elective peers (p=0.009 and p=0.024, respectively). Additionally, male students were three times more likely to opt for the elective internship than females (p=0.012). In conclusion, the emergency medicine internship plays a vital role in enhancing clinical skills, but improvements in training for critical procedures like intubation and advanced life support are needed. Further research into gender-based differences in internship preferences is recommended.
Keywords : Acil Tıp, Beceri, Tıp öğrencisi

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