The Impact of Pre-internship Training Programs on Medical Students' Perspectives, Knowledge, and Performance during the Transition from Medical School to Internship

Background: This study aims to evaluate the impact of pre-internship training programs on the perspective, knowledge, and performance of medical students transitioning from medical school to internship at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Method: A quantitative, interventional study was conducted at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences on medical students entering their internship in the first and second semesters of ۲۰۲۱-۲۰۲۲. The participants were divided into intervention and control groups. A baseline preparedness assessment included a pretest using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a questionnaire assessing interns' views. The intervention group received training in the final month of their medical education before beginning their internships. Both groups were re-evaluated with a post-test after gaining internship experience, and data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Of ۱۴۴ participants, ۱۳۳ completed the study. The control group had higher pre-test scores in knowledge and skills related to starting an internship, familiarity with patient hospitalization and discharge processes, and overall questionnaire scores (p = ۰.۰۱۸, p = ۰.۰۰۸, p = ۰.۰۰۵, p = ۰.۰۱۲, respectively). Conversely, the intervention group exhibited significantly higher knowledge related to internship processes, self-confidence, and working interactions post-training (p < ۰.۰۰۱). While pre-test OSCE scores were similar (p = ۰.۲۵۴), the intervention group outperformed the control group in the post-test (p < ۰.۰۰۱). Conclusion: The study demonstrates that pre-internship training programs significantly enhance the preparedness of medical students for their internships, highlighting their importance in equipping future health professionals with essential competencies for effective patient care.

کلیدواژه ها:

Transition to internship ، Internship preparation ، Medical education ، clinical skills