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Category: Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles

Australian medical students’ desire to become a general practitioner: has it changed between 2009 and 2019?

Abstract Background There is major concern given the reduction in junior doctors applying for general practice training positions, which has considerably dropped in recent years. It is possible that medical …

Original Research Articles

Exploring the reasons for medical student participation in peer mentoring programs

Reasons why students participate in an existing student lead peer-mentorship program were explored. Tailoring a mentoring program may improve participation rates.

Original Research Articles

Enablers and obstacles to medical student satisfaction during obstetrics and gynaecology rotations

Background Providing care for pregnant women and responding to obstetric emergencies are tasks which medical graduates are expected to be competent in performing. To ensure this, Australian medical schools have …

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Welcome to the wards: Pilot study on microbial contamination of medical students during initial clinical rotations

Background: Pathogenic bacteria can colonise the hands, medical equipment, and personal belongings of healthcare workers (HCW) exposed to clinical environments. Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) arising from the transmission of these pathogens …

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Organisational process and patient factors contributing to hospital outpatient clinic nonattendance

Organisational and patient factors which may lead to hospital clinic non-attendance at two sites were examined to identify opportunities to reduce rates of missed appointments.

Original Research Articles

Change in the cardiopulmonary exercise testing response in patients with coronary artery disease who do not choose to participate in cardiac rehabilitation

Nikhil Kumar and Andrew Victor report a decrease in aerobic capacity in patients who do not participate in cardiac rehabilitation.

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The association between pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain (GWG) among women in rural NSW, Australia

Background: Pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse outcomes of pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) provides recommendations for weight gain during …

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Xanthomas seen on capsule endoscopy: What are they saying about your patient’s health?

Background: There is long-standing evidence of an association between cutaneous xanthomas and underlying lipid metabolism disorders, impaired glucose tolerance, secondary hyperlipoproteinemia and diabetes mellitus. Since the advent of capsule endoscopy …

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Symbiotic, medical student initiated community engagement on a rural longitudinal integrated clerkship

Background: Community engagement is an important aspect of a successful rural placement.   Materials and Methods: In this study, medical students undertaking longitudinal integrated clerkships at a rural clinical school …

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Medical students in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services: identifying the factors involved in successful placements for staff and students

Abstract Background: To identify the facilitators and barriers to positive medical student placements at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). Materials and Methods: A total of 15 focused interviews were …

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