Survey reveals low knowledge of CAM among medical students, suggesting a need for enhanced education in evidence-based medicine.
Usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread in the population. Accordingly, knowledge on CAM is important for physicians. To learn more on the knowledge during studying medicine, we conducted a web-based survey using a standardized questionnaire among medical students regarding evidence-based medicine (EbM) and CAM. Yet, while 43% marked that they felt able to define EbM, less than a quarter were familiar with CAM. There is a strong contrast between students' agreement to EbM, and the low self-rating of their competences in EbM. Efforts must be increased to educate medical students in the skills of EbM.
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