Objectives: The last major UK survey of medical undergraduate rheumatology teaching was 25 years ago. This study aimed to describe current teaching practice, the perceptions of teachers and students and their engagement with Versus Arthritis teaching resources and future challenges and opportunities.
Methods: Electronic surveys were distributed by e-mail and/or social media to relevant teachers and students identified within all 37 UK medical schools.
Results: A total of 34/37 (91%) teacher and 30/37 (81%) student surveys were returned. Compared with the last survey, the proportion of schools delivering rheumatology-identifiable teaching has fallen from 100% to 86% and the mean number of teaching days from 30 to 10. Rheumatology teaching is now more dispersed throughout the curriculum. Students preferred active learning methods such as simulation and expert patient teaching, while teachers preferred small-group teaching, online learning and lectures. The Versus Arthritis resources appeared underutilized by students but were considered useful. Most students thought rheumatology careers were not promoted within their medical school.
Conclusion: A decrease in dedicated rheumatology teaching time was noted since the last survey 25 years ago. Greater promotion of rheumatology as a speciality and future career is required to maintain its professional identity and prevent marginalization.
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