A workplace-based learning program on clerkship of internal medicine improves medical student’s clinical competence: a retrospective comparative study

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the impact of a workplace-based learning program on medical students' clinical competence during their clerkship.
• Conducted a retrospective comparative analysis of clerkship training outcomes.
• Integrated structured workplace-based assessments into the curriculum.
• Evaluated the clinical competence of students who participated in the program versus those who did not.
• Students who underwent the workplace-based learning program demonstrated significantly improved clinical skills.
• Integration of structured assessments enhanced the overall learning experience for medical students.