Barriers to undergraduate medical students’ research engagement in Pakistan: a qualitative exploration
The study highlights the urgent need for systemic reforms in medical education, including integrating research training into curricula, improving mentorship programs, providing financial and infrastructural support, and incentivizing research participation. Addressing these challenges can foster a culture of inquiry, empowering students to contribute to advancements in medical science.
Authors
- Nadia Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4172-625X)
- Amir Mahmood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0215-0278)
- Xiao Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5832-3759)
- Irfan Riaz
Institutions
- Zhejiang Normal University (CN)
- Nishtar Medical College and Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07185-9
- Citations
- 19
- Primary Topic
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 35.69
Funders
- National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
- National Social Science Fund of China