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Narrative Medicine As A Means Of Training Medical Students Toward Residency Competencies, Shannon L. Arntfield, Kristen Slesar, Jennifer Dickson, Rita Charon
Narrative Medicine As A Means Of Training Medical Students Toward Residency Competencies, Shannon L. Arntfield, Kristen Slesar, Jennifer Dickson, Rita Charon
Paediatrics Publications
Objective: This study sought to explore the perceived influence of narrative medicine training on clinical skill development of fourth-year medical students, focusing on competencies mandated by ACGME and the RCPSC in areas of communication, collaboration, and professionalism. Methods: Using grounded-theory, three methods of data collection were used to query twelve medical students participating in a one-month narrative medicine elective regarding the process of training and the influence on clinical skills. Iterative thematic analysis and data triangulation occurred. Results: Response rate was 91% (survey), 50% (focus group) and 25% (follow-up). Five major findings emerged. Students perceive that they: develop and improve …