The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda
dc.contributor.author | Kajjimu, Jonathan | |
dc.contributor.author | Odakha, Justine Athieno | |
dc.contributor.author | Makai, Conrad | |
dc.contributor.author | Kaginda, Beneth Tusiime | |
dc.contributor.author | Nakachwa, Janat | |
dc.contributor.author | Karungi, Annet | |
dc.contributor.author | Lubega, Frank | |
dc.contributor.author | Tukamuwebwa, Jespa | |
dc.contributor.author | Kakande, Reagan | |
dc.contributor.author | Lyon, Mary Ellen | |
dc.contributor.author | Tagg, Andrew | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-09-11T09:37:38Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-09-11T09:37:38Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Kajjimu, J., Odakha, J. A., Makai, C., Kaginda, B. T., Nakachwa, J., Karungi, A., ... & Tagg, A. (2023). The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda. African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 13(3), 217-220. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.must.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/3108 | |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Emergency medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Uganda. There is no current formal EM undergraduate curriculum. The Mbarara University of Science and Technology Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) was established to bridge this gap. This survey was done to assess the contributions of MUST-EMIG. Objectives of the study were to: discover students’ reasons for joining the MUST-EMIG; assess whether interest in learning emergency medicine was affected by participation in MUST-EMIG; evaluate plans to pursue emergency medicine as a specialty before and after joining MUST-EMIG; determine whether MUST-EMIG affected students’ perception of emergency medicine’s importance in Uganda’s health care system; and elicit feedback from students on their experience as members of MUST-EMIG. Methods: The MUST-EMIG executive developed a membership survey which was reviewed by MUST-EMIG’s faculty advisor for suitability. Members of MUST-EMIG were voluntarily asked to participate in the online survey. Results of the survey were summarized using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: 49 responses (46.7% response rate) were collected and analyzed. Participants included 29 (59.2%) male and 20 (40.8%) female medical students. The majority of participants were fourth year students 22 (44.9%). 44 (89.8%) students joined MUST-EMIG to learn how to handle medical emergencies, and expressed a desire of at least 6/10 to learn more about emergency medicine after utilizing opportunities provided by MUST-EMIG. Overall, students had a good experience with MUST-EMIG. They reported that our interest group had provided them networking, unique learning, and leadership opportunities. Having an EMIG significantly affects students’ desire to pursue a career in emergency medicine and their perception of the relevance of emergency medicine. Discussion: An EMIG helps develop interest of medical students in emergency medicine. Students passionate about emergency medicine need to be supported to help them preserve and further develop this passion. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | African Journal of Emergency Medicine | en_US |
dc.subject | Emergency medicine | en_US |
dc.subject | Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) | en_US |
dc.subject | Medical students | en_US |
dc.subject | Uganda | en_US |
dc.title | The role of emergency medicine interest groups in the development of emergency medicine: A case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology—Emergency Medicine Interest Group (MUST-EMIG) in Uganda | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |