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sample size. In addition, a comparative study between universities
with a larger sample size could also add value and strengthen the
results. If the study was to expand its scope beyond US medical
schools, the ages of the students may become a factor. The average
age of medical students in the US is 24.1 years but this could vary
between schools, especially comparing students outside of the
US. To help address possible differences due to the age factor,
researchers could consider running the survey at the beginning and
at the end of the course to gather more reliable data on students’
experiences and beliefs.
Future Directions
As these results may not be comparable to other institutions, the
next step is to conduct a similar study at other locations in the US to
further validate these findings on a wider scale nationally; the