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Unspoken power dynamics and the hidden curriculum in allied medical education: a qualitative study of lecturer–student relationships at the University of Calabar

Background & Objective:The influence of lecturer-student relationships extends beyond formal teaching and reflects a hidden curriculum that often shapes students' attitudes, confidence, and professional growth.In Nigerian allied medical education, these subtle power dynamics remain largely unexamined.This study explored how allied medical students at the University of Calabar experience and interpret lecturer-student power relations in their learning environment. Materials & Methods:A phenomenological qualitative design, guided by Husserl's framework, was employed to capture students' subjecti…