Greco Cinzia, Lin Chiu-Yi, Gardiner Natalie J, Finn Gabrielle M, Danquah Adam, Radhakrishnan Hema
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
BMJ Open. 2025 Mar 24;15(3):e089791. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089791.
This study aimed to understand the experiences and perceptions of medical students and medical educators regarding barriers and facilitators for pursuing clinical academic pathways.
A qualitative study using semistructured interviews and focus groups was conducted. A reflexive thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Theoretical and snowball sampling approaches were applied for participant recruitment.
University of Manchester and NHS Trusts in the Greater Manchester region.
The sample of this study was composed of 43 participants, including medical and dental students, clinical academics, clinicians and stakeholders.
Three themes were identified: Theme 1: Knowledge of the CA pathway; Theme 2: The costs linked to pursuing a clinical academic pathway; Theme 3: Exposure to and time for research.
While institutions offer opportunities for research experience, there is a need for extended and more tailored opportunities and information, and the overall cost of training for students reduces the attractiveness of the clinical academic pathway.
本研究旨在了解医学生和医学教育工作者在追求临床学术道路时遇到的障碍和促进因素方面的经历和看法。
采用半结构化访谈和焦点小组进行定性研究。数据分析采用反思性主题分析法。参与者招募采用理论抽样和滚雪球抽样方法。
曼彻斯特大学和大曼彻斯特地区的国民保健服务信托基金。
本研究样本由43名参与者组成，包括医科和牙科学生、临床学者、临床医生和利益相关者。
确定了三个主题：主题1：临床学术途径的知识；主题2：追求临床学术途径的相关成本；主题3：研究机会和时间。
虽然各机构提供了研究经验的机会，但需要有更多、更具针对性的机会和信息，而且学生培训的总体成本降低了临床学术途径的吸引力。
