Prepare medical graduates for residency through near-peer teaching: addressing reciprocal determinants - PubMed
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- #Medical education
- #Social cognitive theory
- #Near-peer learning
- The transition from medical school to residency is a critical period with increased stress and potential patient care compromises.
- A Near-Peer Teaching Workshop, based on Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, was conducted to improve confidence and reduce anxiety in medical graduates.
- The workshop included four interactive stations facilitated by junior doctors, focusing on key on-call topics.
- Pre- and post-workshop questionnaires showed significant reductions in anxiety (77.1% to 60.4%) and improvements in confidence across clinical topics.
- Participants reported increased preparedness for night duties, rising from 10.4% to 43.1%.
- The study concludes that near-peer teaching can effectively address learning needs and improve confidence in newly qualified doctors.