| Evaluation of medical career-counseling resources across Canada. | |
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PMID: 22250933 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: North American medical school accreditation requires career counseling. PURPOSE: The Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) MedCAREERS program was implemented in 2000 before published evidence of efficacy of Canadian medical school career-counseling programs existed. METHODS: Data were gathered initially through the Canadian Residency Matching Service Post-Match Survey in 2003 and subsequently through the Canadian Graduation Questionnaire from 2006 to 2008. The overall response rate was 61%. Perceived benefits and efficacy of the MUN MedCAREERS Web site and several career-counseling resources were determined along with participation rates encompassing a 6-year period. RESULTS: Most career-counseling resources were perceived as helpful, regardless of participation rate. CONCLUSIONS: Our goal was to provide information on an array of career-counseling resources so that Canadian medical schools can avail of appropriate resources and select activities to help students make informed decisions about their specialty choice. Planners of career-counseling activities may wish to consider elements that students find most helpful. |
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Authors:
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June A Harris; Donald W McKay |
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
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Title: Teaching and learning in medicine Volume: 24 ISSN: 1532-8015 ISO Abbreviation: Teach Learn Med Publication Date: 2012 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-01-18 Completed Date: 2012-05-11 Revised Date: 2012-05-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8910884 Medline TA: Teach Learn Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-35 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. juneh@mun.ca |
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statistics & numerical data* Canada Career Choice* Data Collection Decision Making Humans Internship and Residency / statistics & numerical data* Pilot Projects Program Development Program Evaluation Schools, Medical / statistics & numerical data* Students, Medical / psychology*, statistics & numerical data Vocational Guidance / methods*, statistics & numerical data |
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