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February 8, 2026BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

Evaluation of the impact of student-led clinics on medical students’ knowledge, skills, and professional growth

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SASyed Muhammad Aqeel AbidiSFSyeda Kainat FatimaHITEC UniversityBLBilal Ahmed LodhiAga Khan University

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Implication

Cross-sectional study shows student-led clinics enhance communication skills and address healthcare disparities in volunteers.

Key Points

  • This research evaluates the effects of student-led clinics on medical students' skills and professional growth.
  • Cross-sectional pilot study conducted in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • 141 volunteers including medical students and doctors participated in the study.
  • Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire focusing on community service, medical knowledge, and patient-centered care.
  • 92.91% felt SLCs provided vital community service.
  • 73.76% reported enhanced medical knowledge.
  • 93.62% improved their patient-centred care and communication skills.

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Abidi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6987eb5df6bacdd2fe8fca4ahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08755-1
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