March 3, 2026Open Access

Fostering Reflective Practice Through Participant Observation: Medical Students’ Learning During Community-Based Clinical Training in Japan

Key Points

Reflection on community versus university clinical settings promotes critical thinking.
Participants noted differences in clinical experiences, enhancing their learning outcomes.
This observational analysis highlights the benefits of anthropological methods in medical training.
Incorporating practical experiences may enrich pre-clinical education for students.

Abstract

Participant observation enabled students to reflect on differences between community and university-based clinical settings. The exercise promoted the development of critical thinking and multiple perspectives, suggesting the value of incorporating anthropological methods into pre-clinical medical education.

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Authors

Minako Kamimoto

Daisuke Son

Kazuoki Inoue

Journals

Yonago acta medica

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Institutions

Tottori University

National Health Insurance Service

Tottori University Hospital

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Fostering Reflective Practice Through Participant Observation: Medical Students’ Learning During Community-Based Clinical Training in Japan

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