What is a good PhD program in ophthalmology?: Students’ perspective

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dc.contributor.authorMwangi, N.
dc.contributor.authorRono, H.
dc.contributor.authorArunga, S.
dc.contributor.authorMdeme, F.
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-28T18:02:58Z
dc.date.available2023-03-28T18:02:58Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractAccess to doctoral studies is increasing and the impact of PhD programs is generally understood to be positive. However, the lack of clarity about what a PhD entails can be a barrier to student entry into the programs. During the pre-entry period, students need to consider the reasons for choosing to take PhD and the value expected from it. In practice, this involves complex considerations related to personal, institutional, logistical and PhD program characteristics. As such, prospective students would benefit from a reflection on these factors in advance of registering for the PhD. Realising that there is a limited published literature on what makes a PhD ‘good’, in this paper we explore the factors that contribute to students’ perception of a good scholarly engagement. We use an interview format to report on some broad areas of relevant consideration. We conclude that sustained student motivation, effective supervision, adequate facilities and a supportive environment are pertinent for the learning that makes a PhD ‘good’.en_US
dc.identifier.citationArunga, S. (2018). What is a good PhD program in ophthalmology?: Students’ perspective. Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8322
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africaen_US
dc.subjectPhDen_US
dc.subjectDoctorateen_US
dc.subjectDoctoral studentsen_US
dc.subjectEye healthen_US
dc.subjectOphthalmologyen_US
dc.titleWhat is a good PhD program in ophthalmology?: Students’ perspectiveen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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