Research Article

INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS

Volume: 25 Number: 75 April 29, 2026
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INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to determine the clinical summer internship experiences of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department students. Materials and methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional study. The study included students who completed their clinical internships at the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in the summer of the 2023-2024 academic year. Questions regarding demographic information and internship satisfaction were queried via Google Forms. Results: A total of 124 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department students were included in the study (mean age 22.00 years [SD 1.47 years]; 89 girls, 35 boys). It was seen that 78.3% of the students did their internships in public hospitals and the others in different institutions. It was seen that 54% of the students were offered food, and 75% preferred the city where their families were located. 67.7% of the students stated that the theoretical courses covered during the term contributed to the internship, 80.6% had the opportunity to apply the theoretical information they learned during the internship and reinforced this, 96% gained new knowledge and skills through the internship experience, and 92.8% stated that the internship they did was suitable for their education and profession. Although students' general satisfaction with the internship was positive, it was observed that they had requested such as seeing more cases (66.9%), providing a restroom during the internship (50.8%), and reducing the number of interns (43.5%). Discussion: Although the students' clinical summer internship experiences were generally positive, it was observed that they had demands to increase internship satisfaction. Solutions should be sought for this by considering the students' expectations and demands.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medical Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 29, 2026

Submission Date

June 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 25 Number: 75

APA
Yılmaz, R. C., Demirtaş Karaoba, D., & Perçin, A. (2026). INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 25(75), 32-43. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1728637
AMA
1.Yılmaz RC, Demirtaş Karaoba D, Perçin A. INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2026;25(75):32-43. doi:10.25282/ted.1728637
Chicago
Yılmaz, Ramazan Cihad, Dilan Demirtaş Karaoba, and Alper Perçin. 2026. “INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 25 (75): 32-43. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1728637.
EndNote
Yılmaz RC, Demirtaş Karaoba D, Perçin A (April 1, 2026) INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 25 75 32–43.
IEEE
[1]R. C. Yılmaz, D. Demirtaş Karaoba, and A. Perçin, “INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS”, Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 25, no. 75, pp. 32–43, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.25282/ted.1728637.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Ramazan Cihad - Demirtaş Karaoba, Dilan - Perçin, Alper. “INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 25/75 (April 1, 2026): 32-43. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1728637.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz RC, Demirtaş Karaoba D, Perçin A. INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2026;25:32–43.
MLA
Yılmaz, Ramazan Cihad, et al. “INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 25, no. 75, Apr. 2026, pp. 32-43, doi:10.25282/ted.1728637.
Vancouver
1.Ramazan Cihad Yılmaz, Dilan Demirtaş Karaoba, Alper Perçin. INVESTIGATION OF CLINICAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION STUDENTS. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2026 Apr. 1;25(75):32-43. doi:10.25282/ted.1728637