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Empowering Medical Students Through Community-Oriented Research: The Impact of Student-Selected Components

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: For efficient undergraduate medical research education at the College of Medicine, University of Zakho, three research modules, known as "Student Selected Components" (SSCs), have been added to the college’s academic curriculum. These modules aim to enhance research skills and encourage problem-solving via community-based health projects. More than 50 peer-reviewed publications and around 30 national and international conference presentations were the result of this program, which was under the mentorship of college academics and external researchers. This project has substantially enhanced the university's academic reputation and approval. This paper investigates the transformational effect of SSCs in fostering students’ research orientation, development, and institutional reputation. Moreover, it represents a successful experience, serving as a model for other colleges in the country to follow.

Source: European Journal of Medical and Health Research

DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2025.3(5).03

Authors: Ahmed A. Mosa, Ibrahim A. Naqid, Farhad Shaker Armishty, Nawfal R. Hussein

Institution: University of Zakho

Language: English

Topic: Health and Medical Research Impacts

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413285566

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