INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, VOL.2, NO.8, AUGUST 2021. KYLE CYDRIC F. BURAC., et.al: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN THE LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP AND 2019 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOARD EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE 244 A Correlational Study between the Length of Internship and 2019 Medical Technology Board Examination Performance Kyle Cydric F. Burac 1 , Antonete Geana R. Cruz 1 , Stefi B. Leonardo 1 , Victor Felix J. Payo 1 , Angelica V. Vallar 1 , Queency Ann Gerin R. Villabroza 1 , Miguel Carlos G. Arada 2 1 Student, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. 2 Faculty, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. Corresponding Author: mgarada@ust.edu.ph Abstract: - Clinical internship established quality indicators that assess the medical technology board examination performance. The goal of improving board examination performance is to improve student outcomes through clinical internship. This study thereby aimed to determine the association between the length of internship and board exam performance of 2019 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE) passers and discover their perspectives on the methods of preparation for the 2019 MTLE and adequacy of the length of internship. The study was exclusively conducted online using a validated questionnaire distributed to the respondents using the different social media platforms. Statistical analysis of data was performed using frequency, percentages, p- value, and Spearman's Rho. The study revealed that there is a significant correlation (P-value < 0.05) and very weak negative association (Rho = -0.19 to -0.01) between the two variables. Moreover, the majority who performed average and above in the 2019 MTLE came from the 6-month internship. The study also revealed that MTLE takers from both internship lengths considered clinical internship, use of their notes and books, and enrolling in face-to-face review centers as their methods in preparation for the MTLE. Moreover, the majority of the respondents considered their length of internship adequate to prepare them for the MTLE; however, few from the 6-month internship discerned that the length of their internship was not adequate enough in preparing them for the MTLE. Based on data gathered, the proponents were able to conclude that there is a significant, very weak negative association between the length of internship and the 2019 Medical Technology. Key Words: — Internship, Medical technology, Board examination. I. INTRODUCTION Medical technology (MT) is a rapidly growing profession (Lingo, 2017) brought about by the increasing demand for healthcare workers and the ever-shifting landscape of laboratory science and technology, public health, and healthcare in the Philippines. It is an auxiliary branch of medical science which involves the examination of biologic specimens through various laboratory tests and procedures so as to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, in medical research, in forensics, and in other related areas. As such, it is said to be the backbone of medical institutions despite being hidden in plain sight from public recognition (High Desert Medical College, 2017). In the Philippines, those who practice the profession are referred to as medical technologists. The practice is regulated by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) which conducts a bi-annual licensure examination during the months of March and August or September. Only those who pass the exam can become registered as medical technologists (RMT). To be qualified for the exam, one must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT)/Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS)/Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) by passing a 4-year degree program in a college or university duly recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This program consists of an internship in a training laboratory accredited by the Department of Health (DOH). Manuscript revised August 16, 2021; accepted August 17, 2021. Date of publication August 19, 2021. This paper available online at www.ijprse.com ISSN (Online): 2582-7898