The use of the Dundee three-circle model in determining the essential duties of clinical students of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: By conducting a proper evaluation, it is possible to identify the strengths and weaknesses of clinical education, and by strengthening the positive points and eliminating the shortcomings, steps can be taken in the direction of reforming the educational system. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the three-circle model of Dundee University in determining the essential duties of clinical students of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. Method: This research was carried out using a cross-sectional descriptive method. The subjects studied were interns of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (Intern) who were working in internal departments, surgery, pediatrics, women and events. Sampling was done in an easy and accessible way (from different sections by age and sex). Data collection was done using a researcher-made questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed among 50 interns in Jahrom Faculty of Medical Sciences in Peymaniyeh and Motahari hospitals who were present in different departments. Data analysis was done using spss software version 21 as well as descriptive statistical tests (mean, percentage and standard deviation) and inferential tests (regression and Spearman).  Results: The highest level of satisfaction with the quality of clinical experiences gained in clinical internship was in the surgical department (63.2%) and the lowest in the family medicine department (63.2%). The highest satisfaction score of students in social medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry and surgery department was from observing at least one professor during physical examination, and the highest satisfaction score of students in pediatric department was a good opportunity to follow the progress of patients' treatment. The majority of the students considered the training in patient interviewing skills (65.8%), taking care of hospitalized patients (65.8%) and doctor-patient communication skills (65.8%) as sufficient (suitable and good). Also, the majority of the students considered the educational training in the field of doctor-patient communication skills using an interpreter if needed (63.2%) and caring for elderly patients (65.8%) insufficient. The majority of the students found the educational training in the field of medical data recording (65.8%) and confidentiality and privacy of the patient (81.6%) to be sufficient (suitable and good). Also, the majority of students considered education in the field of medical economics (35.1%) and population-based medicine (31.6%) to be insufficient. Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it was determined that using the three-circle model of Dundee University is an effective method in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of medical students in relation to clinical training.