Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Universal health care, a key aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals, requires effective, safe, and people-centered services ensured through comprehensive medical education. This education involves curriculum development, assessment, and innovation, requiring effective change management. While core knowledge is consistent, curricula vary in diverse global contexts. Hence, this qualitative study combines panelists’ and medical students’ perspectives from Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Macau to compare and contrast medical curricula as well as their ideal version envisioned by students. Methods: This qualitative study employed a constructivist, phenomenological approach to explore medical students’ perspectives on curricula. Data were gathered from an online event, featuring 48 participants from various countries. The event included a panel discussion and focus group discussions where attendees discussed curriculum design, admissions, learning media, clinical exposure, testing, standardization, and residency programs. Data were analyzed using open coding from transcriptions, with trustworthiness ensured through member checking. Results: Gaps in medical education curricula were observed globally. Medical students perceived curricula duration, format, and testing methods currently in place to be in accordance with their expectations. Earlier clinical exposure was favorable. Disparities in learning media usage exist, particularly between private and state universities. Financial burdens affect residency decisions universally. Conclusion: To narrow gaps, international standards should encourage quality improvement, while taking into account the perspectives of medical students.
Authors: Sydney Tjandra, Ghina Tsurayya, Andrea Valerie Manik, Chaitanya Reddy, Pratheek Kashyap, Najiba Gina Nurisma, Niragh Sikdar, Srinag Ritvik Nallam, Rifkanisa Nur Faiza, Giselle Clarissa Dsouza, Muhammad Royyan Pranowo, Louisa Patricia Sophia, Vindasya Almeira
Institutions: University of Indonesia, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Universitas Airlangga, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, University of Brawijaya, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413751406