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Psychiatry education for medical interns in community based clinics in Iran

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This pilot describes an innovative experience in psychiatry education for undergraduate medical interns in Tehran’s community-based clinics, conducted without residents’ involvement. Through experiential learning, patient-centered care and direct faculty supervision, interns managed diverse patients distinct from hospital-based clinics, enhancing clinical competence and self-efficacy. This faculty-led approach offers a novel model for psychiatric training in urban primary care settings in Iran.

Source: Discover Education

DOI: 10.1007/s44217-026-01516-8

Authors: Amir-Abbas Keshavarz-Akhlaghi, Esmat Abdollahpour, Fatemeh Mohebbi, Mahboobeh Khoozan, Seyed Mohammad Hossein Mahmoodi, Mohammadreza Shalbafan

Institutions: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,390