Title of article :
Early introduction of African medical students into scientific research: a viewpoint and literature review of the importance, barriers, and proposed solutions
Author/Authors :
Bah ، Ella Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Njoume ، Frank Eyame Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Nague ، Laurel Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Mbozo’o ، Yvanah Owoundi Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Dongmo ، Astel Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Mback ، Emilie Lafortune Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Berinyuy ، Mercy Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Ravana ، Paul Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Kourfed ، Souleymanou Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Noah ، Rosalie Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Jogo ، Leslie Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University of Ngaoundere , Negida ، Ahmed School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences - University of Portsmouth , Esene ، Ignatius Neurosurgery Division - Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Bamenda
Abstract :
The involvement of medical students in scientific research has been advocated recently in medical education. With the voices calling for evidence-based practice, scientific research skills emerge as a critical factor in preparing future generations of physician-scientists. However, Africa is a developing continent with limited financial resources, economic problems, conflicts, and political instabilities that slow the developments in medical education. The involvement of medical students of Africa in scientific research has taken a new shape recently with the formulation of student interest groups, collaboration based on personal communications, and nongovernmental research societies. The present review highlights the importance, challenges, and solutions to involve Africanmedical students in scientific research.
Keywords :
Africa , Communication , Evidence , Based Practice , Medical Education , Medical Students , Physicians
Journal title :
Frontiers in Emergency Medicine
Journal title :
Frontiers in Emergency Medicine
