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Award frequency increased (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.019) despite slightly lower exam scores, indicating time trade-offs. Qualitatively, students reported enhanced independent thinking, a shift toward evidence-based decision-making, and strong clinical-academic integration. Challenges included data complexity and terminology barriers.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The model effectively enhances research competence and clinical-academic integration. 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