Article

Usefulness of patient studies in learning family medicine at postgraduate level

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 46 , issue 5 , 2004 , pages: 25–30

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2004.10873083

Author(s): SN Jaffri Department of Family Medicine, , GJO Marincowitz Department of Family Medicine, , NHB Malete Department of Family Medicine,

Keywords: Family Medicine , Medunsa , patient studies , problem-based learning , experiential learning

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Abstract

Background: The Master's in Family Medicine (M Fam Med) is a postgraduate training programme in family medicine at Medunsa. M Fam Med students have to write patient studies as part of requirements to complete their degree. This research was undertaken to develop a deeper understanding of their perceptions about patient studies.

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