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Table 5 Non-intercalated Active Research Options Frequency (94)

From: Curriculum initiatives to enhance research skills acquisition by medical students: a scoping review

Research Option

Frequency (Total = 94)

n (%)

Mandatory Research Project(s)

40 (43 %)

Mandatory research project (Longitudinal)

9 (10 %)

Mandatory research project (Various points in curriculum)

11 (12 %)

Mandatory research project (Final year)

5 (6 %)

Mandatory research project (Year 5)

1 (2 %)

Mandatory research project (Year 4)

3 (4 %)

Mandatory research project (Year 3)

4 (5 %)

Mandatory research project (Year 2)

3 (4 %)

Mandatory research project (Year 1)

3 (4 %)

Mandatory research project (Four weeks, not stated when in curriculum)

1 (2 %)

Elective Research Project(s)

42 (45 %)

Elective research project (Summer)

19 (21 %)

Elective research projects (Timing unspecified / varies)

18 (20 %)

Elective research project (Longitudinal)

3 (4 %)

Elective research project (One year)

2 (3 %)

Mandatory and elective project(s)

7 (8 %)

Mandatory and elective project(s)

7 (8 %)

Unclear if mandatory or elective research project

1 (2 %)

Unclear if mandatory or elective

1 (2 %)

Audit project

3 (4 %)

Mandatory audit project

1 (2 %)

Elective audit project

2 (3 %)

List of options available in the ‘research projects section’

1 (2 %)

Various options

1 (2 %)