385 Near-Peer Teaching; the Role of Foundation Year 1 Doctors as Educators of Final Year Medical Students

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Abstract Aim Near-peer education is the education of clinicians by colleagues with a similar level of experience. This project evaluated the effectiveness of Foundation Year 1 Doctors (FY1) as near-peer educators of post-finals medical students (F0s). Five F0s rotated into general surgery as their post-final’s placement, which was organised by two FY1s working in the department. The FY1s aimed to prepare the F0s for FY1 roles in general surgery through ward-based training, arranging FY1-delivered lectures, and a simulated on-call shift. Method The F0s' progress was measured using a knowledge-based assessment created by the FY1s, focusing on issues relevant to the FY1 role. The F0s were assessed at the start and end of their rotation, and their scores were compared with those of six FY1s in the department. Results The mean F0 assessment score increased from 44.5% (CI 36.4-52.6%) to 54.5% (CI 44.1-65.0%), compared to a mean score of 61.0% (CI 53.4-68.4%) for the FY1s. A one-way ANOVA was used to assess the significance in the difference in the mean scores (F=2.66, p=0.08). Conclusions This program indicates that FY1 Doctors can effectively prepare final-year medical students for FY1 roles, though larger studies are needed for more comprehensive insights.

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