First-Year Anatomy Students Sense of Purpose

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between a student’s sense of purpose and class performance in a year-one gross anatomy course among first-year medical and physician assistant (PA) students. Additionally, we aim to characterize how medical and PA students’ sense of purpose changes over the course of their year-one gross anatomy class.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Students who participate in the gross anatomy course through the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine or Physician Assistant program will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • < 18 years of age. 

Eligibility last updated 8/24/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

John Bostwick, M.D., MFA

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

John Bostwick M.D., MFA

(507) 255-9412

Bostwick.John@mayo.edu

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