Student perceptions of a tutorial-based model for early clinical-humanities integration: a cross-sectional study
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By
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Yan Wu
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Ji Shu
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Xiaoqing Li
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Yixin Zhang
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Yuhang Zhu
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Wen Li
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Xiangrong Xu
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Jingyi Li
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June 16, 2026
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Objective:
To evaluate a novel tutorial-based model designed to promote early clinical-humanities integration for first-year medical students.
Approach:
Key Findings:
- 90.9% of students reported good adaptation to the tutorial model.
- 88.0% expressed increased learning interest.
- Male students showed significantly stronger agreement on enhanced interest and model effectiveness (p < 0.05).
- Key practical modules were rated as highly effective.
- 87.3% reported improvement in patient communication, and 85.1% in teamwork.
Interpretation:
The tutorial-based model is perceived as a feasible and promising strategy for early clinical-humanities integration in medical education.
Limitations:
- The study is limited to a single institution, which may affect generalizability.
- Self-reported data may introduce bias.
Conclusion:
The findings suggest significant potential for broader implementation of the tutorial-based model in medical education reform.