Continuing education for medical students: a library model
Description
PURPOSE:
The research assessed a three-year continuing medical education-style program for medical students in a Midwestern academic medical library.
METHODS:
A mixed methods approach of a survey and two focus groups comparing attendees versus non-attendees assessed the program.
RESULTS:
Eleven students participated in the focus groups. Attendance was driven by topic interest and lunch. Barriers included lack of interest, scheduling, location, and convenience.
CONCLUSIONS:
Although attendance was a challenge, students valued opportunities to learn new skills. This study show cases a reproducible method to engage students outside the curriculum.
Citation
Swanberg SM, Engwall K, Misa M. Continuing education for medical students: a library model. J Med Lib Assoc. 2015:103(4):203-207
Date
2015-10
Subject
Medical education
Medical libraries
Information mastery
Medical libraries
Information mastery