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Exploring Papuan medical students' learning experiences whilst studying in Indonesia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2020

Renny Sulelino ,
Yan Chen  and
Marcus Henning
Renny Sulelino
Affiliation:
Papuan Medical School, The University of Cenderawasih, Papua, Indonesia
Yan Chen
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education, University of Auckland Private bag, 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Marcus Henning*
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education, University of Auckland Private bag, 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
*
Author for correspondence: Marcus Henning, E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to explore the learning challenges of a group of first-year Papuan medical students. Perspectives were obtained from a group of Papuan medical students (attaining high and low grades) and Faculty staff (Papuan and Non-Papuan) at the University of Cenderawasih, Indonesia. This qualitative case study research employed semi-structured interviews conducted online via Skype. Data were analysed using a general inductive method and classified into themes to reflect Papuan students' learning challenges. We identified three main themes, namely the individual, the university and the outside environment. We found that these Papuan students were affected by their individual challenges, such as self-perception and the level of their learning and social skills. At the university level, students faced difficulties in adjusting their learning and felt that they were lacking a quiet supportive learning environment. They were also influenced by outside environment factors, such as family and financial concern. Given the wide range of challenges faced by Papuan medical students, Faculty development initiatives incorporating cultural responsiveness into the curriculum and wider government support are crucial for the successful educational advancement of Papuan medical students, which ultimately leads to better health outcomes for the Indigenous people of Papua.

Keywords

Challenges of indigenous studentsfirst-year studentsIndonesialearning needsmedical facultyPapua
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Research Article
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The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education , Volume 50 , Issue 2 , December 2021 , pp. 368 - 376
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2020. Published by Cambridge University Press

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