Evaluation of a Small-Group Support Program for First-Year Medical Students.

Ficklin, Fred L.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1983

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Evaluation of a Small-Group Support Program for First-Year Medical Students.

Ficklin, Fred L.; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v58 n10 p817-19 Oct 1983

A small-group program established to provide advice and support in areas of stress for freshman students at Indiana University School of Medicine is described. Two objectives of the program were met: increasing intraclass student communication and support and decreasing student anonymity. (MLW)

Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Medical Students, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation, Psychological Needs, Social Support Groups, Student Adjustment

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Language: English

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