ERIC Number: EJ1302262
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1470-8175
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The Effects of Long-Term Extracurricular Scientific Research on the Medical Students: Insight from Jinan University Medical School
Wang, Guang; Ma, Xin-yue; Cheng, Xin; Luo, Chao-hua; Wang, Heng; Xu, Xu; Lee, Kenneth Ka Ho; Yang, Xuesong
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, v49 n4 p535-545 Jul-Aug 2021
The benefits and long-term effects of extracurricular scientific research on undergraduate students in many countries have been intensively investigated, but it remains obscure for Chinese medical students. In this study, we investigated the outcome of 60 medical students who have participated in extracurricular scientific research at Jinan University Medical School over a period of 7 years (2011-2018). The results revealed that these students have contributed to 31 biomedical science articles in reputable academic journals, as first- or co-authors. Furthermore, they also independently procured various funding based on their research achievements, and smaller awards for achievements in conferences and competitions. Assessment of the grade point average score of these students revealed that conducting extracurricular scientific research did not affect their routine medical study and exam grades (P>0.05). The students benefited from participating in extracurricular research, by acquiring the ability to think scientifically and enhancing their communication skills. In addition, the medical students were motivated to enlist for postgraduate studies so that they could further embark in scientific research. In sum, Chinese medical students are capable of participating in scientific research and make a significant contribution to science.
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Extracurricular Activities, Medical Students, Biomedicine, Program Effectiveness, Authors, Journal Articles, Skill Development, Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Student Motivation, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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