Confidence level of medical students based on pre medical degree program

[Studentdoktorr]

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Help, do you guys know any research studies done about medical students' perceived self-confidence based on the undergraduate degree program they graduated from?

Like for example, a graduate from biology and whether or not he/she feels confident whilst studying in medical school

Any help would be appreciated, pls post links of any such studies thanks

 

[Law2Doc]

Help, do you guys know any research studies done about medical students' perceived self-confidence based on the undergraduate degree program they graduated from?

Like for example, a graduate from biology and whether or not he/she feels confident whilst studying in medical school

Any help would be appreciated, pls post links of any such studies thanks

Not aware of any studies. My experience though is that any differential in confidence is erased after the first exam though. A similar proportion of the science and non-science majors end up making up both the top and bottom of most med school classes. Which is why med schools continue to create such academically diverse classes -- their experience is that both groups succeed equivalently -- there isn't a magic path that aids success. There is simply so much material in med school as compared to college that any perceived advantage is short lived. and as a resident I can assure you that neither group is "better" once they reach the clinical rotations.

 

[ucladoc2b]

Help, do you guys know any research studies done about medical students' perceived self-confidence based on the undergraduate degree program they graduated from?

Like for example, a graduate from biology and whether or not he/she feels confident whilst studying in medical school

Any help would be appreciated, pls post links of any such studies thanks

Apologies for the pretty non-specific answer.

This is really going to be curriculum and school dependant. I would argue that preparation before coming to medical school and how long that advantage lasts will differ depending on how the material is organized and presented in differing curricula. A strong biological science background may help, and you may struggle less and understand concepts faster, which may make a difference for test/class performance and/or reduce your study time. Still, no matter your background, you will have to put in a ton of work.

Most of the differences in preparation usually last beyond the first test. However, most of the differences should be eliminated after first year.

There are some studies out there examining academic performance in medical school. Non-trads and people with weaker academic backgrounds tend to struggle more. Your school most likely has data on the students who struggle in its pre-clinical curriculum. However, the schools rarely make this data public.

 

[ucladoc2b]

Not aware of any studies. My experience though is that any differential in confidence is erased after the first exam though. A similar proportion of the science and non-science majors end up making up both the top and bottom of most med school classes. Which is why med schools continue to create such academically diverse classes -- their experience is that both groups succeed equivalently -- there isn't a magic path that aids success. There is simply so much material in med school as compared to college that any perceived advantage is short lived. and as a resident I can assure you that neither group is "better" once they reach the clinical rotations.

Agreed. And let me be the first to commend your 25K post.