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GMJ News > GMJ Briefs > Clinical Readiness Crisis: Survey Reveals 87% of Medical Students Feel Unprepared for Practice

Clinical Readiness Crisis: Survey Reveals 87% of Medical Students Feel Unprepared for Practice

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Last updated: 12/07/2026 14:44
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UK medical college unveils state-of-the-art simulation ward to provide students with realistic clinical training before entering live patient environments. The facility addresses documented gaps in clinical preparedness among newly qualified healthcare professionals. — Photo by Duy Tân Đại học on Pexels (Pexels License)
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A concerning gap exists in medical education preparedness, with recent surveys indicating that 87% of final-year medical students report feeling inadequately prepared for clinical practice. This alarming statistic underscores longstanding concerns about the transition from academic training to real-world healthcare environments.

To address this challenge, educational institutions are increasingly adopting simulation-based training approaches with documented success. Research demonstrates that immersive simulation training significantly improves student confidence and clinical competency across essential areas including patient communication, basic procedures, and emergency response protocols. The opening of advanced simulation wards represents an evidence-based solution to bridge the preparedness gap, offering students controlled practice opportunities that build competence before they assume responsibility for live patient care.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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