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Self-perceived readiness of medical interns in performing basic medical procedures at the Universitas Academic Health Complex in Bloemfontein

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 5 , 2016 , pages: 179–184

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1228560

Author(s): SIN Yiga Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , J Botes Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , G Joubert Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, South Africa , S Bulane Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , T Choane Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , K Mogale Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , M Rapitse Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , C Ruiters Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa

Keywords: basic medical procedures , education , medical interns , readiness , skills

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Abstract

Background: Medical internship in South Africa is a two-year period after completing the basic medical degree. Interns rotate through six different domains, where they are exposed to various clinical procedures. These skills are often not up to standard, and interns feel unprepared for future challenges.

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