Demand and Analysis of Clinical Research Curriculum in Medical Universities

Objective: To investigate the needs of medical students regarding clinical research curricula to provide scientifically sound offerings and cultivate their clinical research thinking. Methods: From June to October 2022, medical students at medical universities in Shaanxi Province were surveyed using online questionnaires. The survey covered their demographic information, awareness of their major, understanding of clinical research, and preferences for curriculum content. Results: A total of 341 valid questionnaires were analyzed. Medical students demonstrated a strong awareness of their majors but a relatively low awareness of clinical research. There was significant demand for clinical research courses, with preferences for professionally oriented (81.8%), market-oriented (100%), theoretically and practically integrated teaching (78.6%), and application-focused (73.0%) courses. Conclusion: Medical colleges and universities should align clinical research curricula with the actual needs of medical students and clinical practice. Reforms in curriculum design and teaching methods are essential to better prepare students for careers in public health.