Perceptions of clinical years’ medical students and interns about factors affecting their exam performance, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddahh
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: The quality of medical students’ academic performance is an essential part of the success of the educational process. The current study was done to identify the perception of clinical years’ medical students and interns enrolled in Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University towards factors affecting their exam performance. Methods: A cross sectional approach was conducted. A multistage stratified random sample method was used to select 600 clinical years’ medical students (4th - 6 th year) and interns from Faculty of Medicine. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used. Factors that affect participants’ performance in written exam, Objective Structured Clinical/Practical Examination (OSCE/OSPE) and other exams were assessed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were done. Results: Most of students perceived that formative assessment (83.5%) and receiving feedback (84.8%) enhancing their performance. However, only 32.5% reported that Self-Directed Learning (SDL) improves it. Depression affects females’ performance more than males (X 2= 11.01, p < 0.01). About two-thirds of participants agreed that motivation from instructors before OSCE enhanced their performance. Most of the students reported that the OSCE is the commonest type of assessment which can cause exam anxiety. About three-quarters (76.0%) of respondents agreed that technical problems during OSPE exam can affect their performance. Conclusion: Clarification of assessment methods, formative assessment and feedback can enhance the performance of medical students. Stress and time management courses are recommended.
Authors and Affiliations
Nahla Khamis Ibrahim, Budoor Mohammed Al-Sharabi, Rasha Abdullah Al-Asiri, Najat Abdullah Alotaibi, Wejdan Ibrahim Al-Husaini, Hussa Adel Al-Khajah, Reem Mohammad Rakkah, Afnan Mohammed Turkistani
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