Evaluating the Acceptance of Medical Official, Government on Field Training of Medical Students in Two Districts Kim Bang (Ha Nam Province) And Dong Hy (Thai Nguyen Province)

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Vietnam medical universities have one-step at a time developed a community-based education system to assist medical students in improving their knowledge and practical skills in providing public health services through internships. It is, therefore, necessary to evaluate the role of commune and district health staff, as well as authorities to learning and teaching activities.\r\n', u"Objectives: This study aims to assess the acceptance of health staff and authorities regarding the teaching/learning process of medical students in Dong Hy District, Thai Nguyen Province and Kim Bang District, Ha Nam Province. Subjects and Methods: Surveyed participants, whom were selected by 'purpose sampling' technique, includes health staff at district and commune levels, and representatives of local authorities.\r\n", u'Results: The local authorities at district and commune levels played a significant role in the students\u2019 internship in the community arranging accommodations, appointing health staffs to help students, introducing practices. Almost all of local health staffs were satisfied with the students.\r\n', u"Conclusion: These findings indicate that the students' internship in the community together with their social activities was highly accepted by the local people. Their supports ensure good achievements.\r\n", u'