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What is medical education research? An analysis and definition of subjects, objectives and types of research based on articles that have undergone a peer review process

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Medical education research (MER) seeks to contribute to the scientific knowledge in this area and to the further development of educational practice. However, the lack of relevance of the studies conducted in this field has been criticized for years. The present work therefore aims to clarify the tasks and objectives of MER and the nature of research in this area. To this end, the subjects, objectives, and types of research that are common to MER are analyzed and categories for these are developed. Method: were defined for MER. Results: 169 articles were assessed. Eleven subject categories and eight categories of research objectives were identified, and four types of research were defined as relevant. Discussion: identified are more specific than they have been before, which limits the scope for interpretation. Conclusion: and their significance. In addition, trends and temporary phenomena can also be depicted using the categories found.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.3205/zma001806

Authors: Schüttpelz-Brauns, Katrin, Schneider, Achim, Fabry, Götz, Matthes, Jan, Himmelbauer, Monika, Buss, Beatrice, Giesler, Marianne

Institutions: Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim, Universität Ulm, University of Freiburg, University of Cologne, Medical University of Vienna, Bern University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7124307812

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