Effect on clinical student competence of electronic portfolio in medical university

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect on clinical student competence of electronic portfolio in medical university. Methods One hundred seven-year medical students were taken as research targets. Questionnaires were conducted before and after using electronic portfolio. The means of interview were conducted for 6 teachers. Results Most students preferred to utilize electronic portfolio and considered that the electronic portfolio could improve the learning and self-reflection and the appraisal for students were objective .The portfolio could improve the competencies of clinical students such as the clinical competence, the information management, lifelong learning, communication ability and professionalism. Conclusions Electronic portfolio could improve the competencies of clinical students in medical university. Key words: Portfolio; Medical students; Competency; Effect