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Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities

Isaac B. Ado, Glorious K. Akpegah, Imaobong E. Udoukpong, Evans-Chris I. Abiaka, Rosette C. Oti-Ashong, Gideon A. Okobru, Emmanuel A. Essien.


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Undergraduate medical education in Nigeria has come a long way since its inception over seven decades ago. However, the involvement of medical students in extra-curricular clinical research is poor, falling short of international standards. This article examines the problem using local literature, summarizing the trend and associated issues. Existing studies, which are scant, show that research participation among undergraduate medical students in Nigeria is low. Barriers included insufficient research training, lack of mentorship programs, funding impediments, curriculum constraints, and gender-related disparities. The article concludes that equipping medical students with research skills is essential for a solid foundation in their career as clinical scientists, which will enable them to make crucial contributions to the advancement of medicine. Recommendations are offered based on the gaps identified.

Key words: Research, Mentors, Nigeria, Curriculum, Students, Medical


 
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Ado IB, Akpegah GK, Udoukpong IE, Abiaka EI, RCO, GAO, Essien EA. Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. crjmed. 2023; 2(1): 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581

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Ado IB, Akpegah GK, Udoukpong IE, Abiaka EI, RCO, GAO, Essien EA. Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. https://www.crjmed.com/?mno=151581 [Access: May 13, 2024]. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581

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Ado IB, Akpegah GK, Udoukpong IE, Abiaka EI, RCO, GAO, Essien EA. Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. crjmed. 2023; 2(1): 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


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Ado IB, Akpegah GK, Udoukpong IE, Abiaka EI, RCO, GAO, Essien EA. Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. crjmed. (2023), [cited May 13, 2024]; 2(1): 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


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Ado, I. B., Akpegah, . G. K., Udoukpong, . I. E., Abiaka, . E. I., , . R. C. O., , . G. A. O. & Essien, . E. A. (2023) Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. crjmed, 2 (1), 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


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Ado, Isaac B., Glorious K. Akpegah, Imaobong E. Udoukpong, Evans-Chris I. Abiaka, Rosette C. Oti-Ashong, Gideon A. Okobru, and Emmanuel A. Essien. 2023. Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. Cross River Journal of Medicine, 2 (1), 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


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Ado, Isaac B., Glorious K. Akpegah, Imaobong E. Udoukpong, Evans-Chris I. Abiaka, Rosette C. Oti-Ashong, Gideon A. Okobru, and Emmanuel A. Essien. "Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities." Cross River Journal of Medicine 2 (2023), 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Ado, Isaac B., Glorious K. Akpegah, Imaobong E. Udoukpong, Evans-Chris I. Abiaka, Rosette C. Oti-Ashong, Gideon A. Okobru, and Emmanuel A. Essien. "Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities." Cross River Journal of Medicine 2.1 (2023), 9-13. Print. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


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Ado, I. B., Akpegah, . G. K., Udoukpong, . I. E., Abiaka, . E. I., , . R. C. O., , . G. A. O. & Essien, . E. A. (2023) Medical Student Involvement in Research: Trends and Recommendations for Nigerian Universities. Cross River Journal of Medicine, 2 (1), 9-13. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.151581


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