Table 2 Interview Questions
From: Medical school curriculum in the digital age: perspectives of clinical educators and teachers
No | Questions |
|---|---|
1 | In general, what are the clinical skills that a medical doctor should have? |
2a | Which of these skills are still relevant in the digital age? |
2b | Are there any skills that have been replaced by digital technology, be it partially or completely? |
3a | What new skills, clinical or otherwise, should a doctor have today and in the future in order to practise medicine? |
3b | In your opinion, are our locally trained doctors well-equipped with these skills? |
4a | What clinical skills are currently being covered in the local medical schools? |
4b | Which of these skills should be emphasised more in the medical school curriculum? |
5 | What other improvements can be made to our local medical school curriculum to better prepare the students for clinical practice in light of rapid advances of technology (for example, the advent of Artificial Intelligence, big data, imaging, smartphone applications, and digital equipment such as handheld ultrasound)? |
6 | How can local medical schools improve their collaborations with professional bodies and healthcare institutions to prepare medical students for clinical practice in this era of new technology? |
7 | What can the healthcare system do to support medical students and young doctors in this era of new technology? |
8 | How can digital technology aid doctors’ clinical practice and acumen? |
9 | Do you have any other comments on the digital transformations of medicine or healthcare before we end this interview? |