The opinion of intern doctors in the specialty of "General Practice - Family Medicine" regarding certification

Vysochyna, I.L. and Kramarchuk, V.V. and Yashkina, T.O. (2024) The opinion of intern doctors in the specialty of "General Practice - Family Medicine" regarding certification. Перспективи та інновації науки (Серія «Психологія», Серія «Педагогіка», Серія «Медицина»), 9 (43). pp. 758-766. ISSN 2786-4952 (Online)

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Abstract

Certification for the title of "specialist doctor" is a decisive stage in the professional development of medical interns, as it not only legally authorizes them to engage in medical practice but also validates the level of knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired during their training. This study aimed to explore the opinions of second-year interns specialising in "General Practice – Family Medicine" regarding the certification process. A written anonymous survey was conducted among 53 interns at the Department of Family Medicine and Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine, Dnipro State Medical University. The questionnaire included three open-ended and 20 closed-ended questions, covering aspects of preparation for certification and evaluation of acquired skills. The study results indicate significant challenges in the practical training of medical interns. One in four interns expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions and volume of practical training at internship bases. Among the main issues faced by the interns were the inability to perform certain practical skills (such as otoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, and neurological examination), the lack of time for mentors to share their experience, and the absence of access to necessary diagnostic equipment at internship bases. Respondents also shared their views on the priority skills that, in their opinion, should be mandatorily assessed during certification. The most important skills identified were cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), otoscopy, and the interpretation of ECGs. Interestingly, CPR, which is generally considered a basic skill, was ranked as the most important. This may be due to the high social significance of this procedure and its role in saving patients' lives. Based on the data obtained, the authors conclude that there is a need to improve the conditions of practical training for medical interns, particularly by enhancing the material and technical resources at training bases and improving the quality of mentorship. At the state level, clear and strict criteria should be established for institutions wishing to become internship bases, as this is a crucial mission in preparing future healthcare professionals. It is also essential to gather and consider feedback from interns to continuously improve the training process and ensure ahigh standard of medical services in the future

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	DOI: 10.52058/2786-4952-2024-9(43)-758-766
Uncontrolled Keywords:	intern doctors, certification, practical training, internship base,challenges, skills, postgraduate education; лікарі-інтерни, атестація, практична підготовка, базастажування, виклики, навички, післядипломна освіта
Subjects:	Family Medicine
Divisions:	Departments > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Аліна Чеботарьова
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2024 07:54
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2024 07:54
URI:	http://repo.dma.dp.ua/id/eprint/9110

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