Brazilian medical school student impressions of the graduate training in adolescent medicine.
The aim of this study was to identify expectations, difficulties, skills, and attitudes of students during graduate training in adolescent medicine.


METHODS
We obtained data by means of questionnaires completed by medical students, in their first and last day of practical training in an adolescent outpatient clinic.


RESULTS
Among 103 students, we identified the following feelings: inappropriate/insufficient previous knowledge; difficulties in providing care assistance; good expectancy and intention to work with adolescents; and physician/patient relation as crucial to learning.


CONCLUSIONS
The students reported positive experiences, as well as personal and professional enrichment during their training in the adolescent health care service.


CONCLUSIONS
Practical training in adolescent medicine must be encouraged during the graduation course.
Reato
Lígia de Fátima Nóbrega
Lde F
Department of Pediatrics, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. ligiareato@uol.com.br
McClanahan
Kimberly K
KK
Saito
Maria Ignez
MI
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D000295:Adolescent Medicine / Q000193:education*; D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001938:Brazil; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012577:Schools, Medical; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult