Physical Examination Training and Gender of Japanese Medical Students: Analysis of a Questionnaire about Peer Training and Instructors

• Published in: Igaku Kyoiku / Medical Education (Japan) Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 33 - 42
• Main Authors: TAGAWA, Masami, ICHINOSE, Masaharu, TANABE, Masahiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan Society for Medical Education 25.02.2004
• Subjects: gender; medical education; peer physical examination; professionalism
• DOI: 10.11307/mededjapan1970.35.33
• ISSN: 0386-9644

To assess the acceptance of peer physical examination training and the acquisition of professional attitudes as medical doctors, a questionnaire was given to 245 medical students (second, fourth, and sixth year) of Chiba University. All students recognized the value of peer physical examination training, and female students recognized the necessity of training with male examinees. Male students accepted roles of both examiner and examinee, but female students refused to be examined by male students or to be taught by male instructors. The genders of students and instructors must be considered when physical examination curricula are planned.