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Perceptions of MBBS Interns Regarding Internship Training in Nepal

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dc.contributor.authorDhakal, Ajaya Kumar
dc.contributor.authorShrestha, Devendra
dc.contributor.authorJha, Nisha
dc.contributor.authorThapa, Moon
dc.contributor.authorKafle, Raju
dc.contributor.authorPoudel, Daman Raj
dc.contributor.authorRegmi, Shanti
dc.contributor.authorJha, Anand Kumar
dc.contributor.authorKC, Namrata
dc.contributor.authorKC, Divya
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-25T09:12:43Z
dc.date.available2026-08-25T09:12:43Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionAjaya Kumar Dhakal Department of Paediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal Devendra Shrestha Department of Paediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal Nisha Jha Department of Pharmacology, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal Moon Thapa Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal Raju Kafle Department of Paediatrics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal Daman Raj Poudel Department of Paediatrics, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal Shanti Regmi Department of Paediatrics, Chitwan Medical College, Chitwan, Nepal Anand Kumar Jha Department of Paediatrics, National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal Namrata KC Department of Paediatrics, Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara, Nepal Divya KC Department of Paediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Background: Internship, an integral part of the MBBS course, includes mandatory clinical rotations during which interns apply knowledge, develop patient management skills, build competencies, and mould themselves into competent medical professionals. However, perceptions of competency achievement and overall internship experience may vary. This study assessed the perceptions of MBBS interns in Nepal regarding their internship training. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 20 November 2022 and 20 January 2023 among MBBS interns from various medical schools who had recently completed or were completing their internships. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire in English was distributed to the eligible interns using Google Forms. The questionnaire included a five-point Likert scale and closed- and open-ended questions on clinical skills, teamwork, conflict and stress management, postgraduate plans, internship satisfaction, and recommendations for improvement. Results: A total of 280 interns (male: 61.8%) responded to the questionnaire. Most interns (92%) reported enjoying their internships, while 57.5% felt that the MBBS curriculum adequately prepared them for training. High self-reported proficiency was observed in medical history-taking (86.5%), patient communication (75%), managing common health problems (67.5%), triaging (66.4%), and physical examinations (65.3%). Excessive duties or workload (55%) were the most common challenge, while learning professional skills was viewed as the most valuable aspect of the internship. Additionally, 59% believed that interns should be treated respectfully by medical teams, patients, and their relatives. Collaborative discussions (34%) were the primary conflict resolution strategy, while support from friends and family was the most common stress management method. Conclusions: MBBS interns reported positive perceptions of their internship experiences and expressed confidence in their professional competencies across most domains of their internship.
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v23i04.4850
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/7467
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherNepal Health Research Council
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectInternship and residency
dc.subjectMedical
dc.subjectNepal
dc.subjectStudents
dc.titlePerceptions of MBBS Interns Regarding Internship Training in Nepal
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