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Current Trends In Undergraduate Medical And Dental Research: A Picture From Pakistan, Waqar Jeelani, Sanaa Masood Aslam, Asrar Elahi
Current Trends In Undergraduate Medical And Dental Research: A Picture From Pakistan, Waqar Jeelani, Sanaa Masood Aslam, Asrar Elahi
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Initiatives taken over the last few years have led us to the day when most of the medical and dental institutions in the developed countries have established a strong research culture at undergraduate level but the situation is quite the contrary in Pakistan. This study was carried out to investigate the current trends in undergraduate medical and dental research and to highlight the research barriers.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted at six medical and dental colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 students. Results were recorded as percentages. Findings …