Investigation Research
Investigation on the scientific research background and occupational cognition of MD-PhD program enrollees
Xu Hao, Chen Xiaowen, Yu Yanyan
Published 2022-01-20
Cite as Chin J Med Edu Res, 2022, 21(1): 121-124. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20210706-00747
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the differences and current situation of scientific research background and occupational cognition of enrollees in MD-PhD programs.
MethodsA questionnaire survey was conducted among 158 students (40 males and 118 females) who were enrolled in MD-PhD programs in a medical college during 2017 to 2020. SPSS 24.0 and Fisher’s exact test were used for statistical analysis.
ResultsOver 50% of enrollees in 2019 and 2020 had at least 2-year experience in basic medical research before enrollment. The research background of MD-PhD program enrollees was continuously improving from 2018 to 2020, and Fisher's exact chi-square P value was 0.02. Since 2018, the proportion of enrollees who planned to seek for administrative or education-related jobs in medical institutions had reduced year by year (P=0.01).
ConclusionIn view of the scientific research problems and professional cognitive tendencies of the new students of the MD-PhD programs, certain relevant guidance suggestions are put forward in this study.
Key words:
Clinical medicine; Academic; Doctoral candidates; Quality of training; Research background; Occupational cognition
Contributor Information
Xu Hao
Education Department, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Chen Xiaowen
Education Department, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Yu Yanyan
Education Department, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
