Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism

Policy on Duplicate Publication: Professional Ethics

JAVAD KOJURI; PARISA NABEIEI; NASRIN SHOKRPOUR

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 1-2

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2022.97492.1761

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Academic procrastination of medical students: The role of Internet addiction

ALI ASGHAR HAYAT; JAVAD KOJURI; MITRA AMINI

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 83-89

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2020.85000.1159

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Introduction: The internet is an essential and widely used tool for college students; however, high internet dependency can have negative consequences for students, especially ... Read More Introduction: The internet is an essential and widely used tool for college students; however, high internet dependency can have negative consequences for students, especially regarding academiccareers. Such students may tend to postpone their academic tasks. Hence, the current study examines the effect of Internet addiction on academic procrastination among medical students.Methods: We applied a cross-sectional correlational research design. 233 medical students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences were selected through convenience sampling and participated in this study. To collect the data, we used two valid and reliable questionnaires. The first was Young’s Internet addiction questionnaire (IAT-20), which consists of 20 items based on a 5-point Likert-type scale. The second was Solomon and Rothblum academic procrastination questionnaire, whichconsists of 18 items based on a 5 point Likert-type scale. We used Pearson correlation, independent T-test, and One-Way ANOVA to analyze the data in SPSS version 22, and considered a significancelevel of p <0.05. Results: Results showed that 57.1% of the respondents were females, and the remaining were males. Findings indicated that 8 (3.43%) of the participants were classiﬁed as severe internetaddicted, and 28.85% of them had a high level of academic procrastination. The results indicated that there was a positive and significant correlation between Internet addiction and academic procrastination (r=0.39, with p <0.01). Also, there was a positive correlation between academic procrastination dimensions (writing a term paper, studying for an exam, keeping up with weekly reading assignments, performing administrative tasks, attending meetings and performing academic tasks in general) and Internet addiction (r=0.22, r=0.32, r=0.21, r=0.29, r=0.33, and r=0.23, respectively, with p <0.01). Finally, the results revealed that male students and those living in the dormitory had a higher level of Internet addiction and procrastination compared to female onesand those living at home (p <0.01). Conclusion: The findings of the current research reveal that a considerable number of students have levels of Internet addiction and procrastination; the study highlights that students with high levels of Internet addiction are more likely to be at an increased risk of negative outcomes such as insufﬁciently controlled Internet use.

Experiences of students and faculty members about using virtual social networks in education: A qualitative content analysis

ALI DEHGHANI; JAVAD KOJURI; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; ABDOLKHALEGH KESHAVARZI; SEDIGHEH NAJAFIPOUR

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 86-94

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2019.44712

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Introduction: Virtual social networks are increasingly beingused by academics and students in health sciences. It is necessaryto examine opportunities and challenges of these networks ... Read More

Medical student’s academic performance: The role of academic emotions and motivation

ALI ASGHAR HAYAT; ASIEH SALEHI; JAVAD KOJURI

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 168-175

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2018.41034

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Introduction: Identification of the factors that promote academicperformance is of importance in the success rate of medical students.This study aimed to find the relationship between ... Read More

Psychometric characteristics of clinical reasoning problems (CRPs) and its correlation with routine multiple choice question (MCQ) in cardiology department

ZAHRA DERAKHSHANDEH; MITRA AMINI; JAVAD KOJURI; MARZIYEH DEHBOZORGIAN

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 37-42

https://doi.org/10.30476/jamp.2018.43346

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Introduction: Clinical reasoning is one of the most importantskills in the process of training a medical student to become anefficient physician. Assessment of the reasoning skills ... Read More Introduction: Clinical reasoning is one of the most importantskills in the process of training a medical student to become anefficient physician. Assessment of the reasoning skills in a medicalschool program is important to direct students’ learning. One ofthe tests for measuring the clinical reasoning ability is ClinicalReasoning Problems (CRPs). The major aim of this study is tomeasure psychometric properties of CRPs and define correlationbetween this test and routine MCQ in cardiology department ofShiraz medical school.Methods: This study was a descriptive study conducted ontotal cardiology residents of Shiraz Medical School. The studypopulation consists of 40 residents in 2014. The routine CRPsand the MCQ tests was designed based on similar objectives andwere carried out simultaneously. Reliability, item difficulty, itemdiscrimination, and correlation between each item and the totalscore of CRPs were all measured by Excel and SPSS softwarefor checking psycometeric CRPs test. Furthermore, we calculatedthe correlation between CRPs test and MCQ test. The meandifferences of CRPs test score between residents’ academic year[second, third and fourth year] were also evaluated by Analysis ofvariances test (One Way ANOVA) using SPSS software (version20)(α=0.05).Results: The mean and standard deviation of score in CRPs was10.19±3.39 out of 20; in MCQ, it was 13.15±3.81 out of 20. Itemdifficulty was in the range of 0.27-0.72; item discrimination was0.30-0.75 with question No.3 being the exception (that was 0.24).The correlation between each item and the total score of CRP was0.26-0.87; the correlation between CRPs test and MCQ test was0.68 (p<0.001). The reliability of the CRPs was 0.72 as calculatedby using Cronbach’s alpha. The mean score of CRPs was differentamong residents based on their academic year and this differencewas statistically significant (p<0.001).Conclusion: The results of this present investigation revealed thatCRPs could be reliable test for measuring clinical reasoning inresidents. It can be included in cardiology residency assessmentprograms.Keywords: Cardiovascular, Clinical reasoning, Reliability

Considering social accountability in rehabilitation therapy school

HAJAR SHIEH; MITRA AMINI; FATEMEH MIR; PARISA NABEIEI; JAVAD KOJURI

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 93-94

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As you know, there is increasing attention insocial accountability concept for medicaland other health professional schools. Despite theuniqueness of the concept of social accountability,it ... Read More As you know, there is increasing attention insocial accountability concept for medicaland other health professional schools. Despite theuniqueness of the concept of social accountability,it has different definitions in various fields. TheWorld Health Organization (WHO) has describedsocial accountability generally as follows: “theobligation to direct education, research andservice activities toward addressing the priorityhealth concerns of community, region, ornation”(1). Applied to health professional schools,the idea of social accountability recognizes it’sprospective for transforming community byacting throughout the educational, researchand healthcare delivery, on a mixture of socialdeterminants of health factors and for helpingto make a proficient and equitable health system.One of the health professional schools inShiraz University of Medical Sciences is theSchool of Rehabilitation Therapy. This school iscommitted to lead and stimulate positive changesthat improve quality of lives through rehabilitationeducation, research and practice. As part of thiscommitment, the mission of this school is to teachoccupational therapists, physiotherapists andphysiotherapy scientists who contribute to wellbeingand welfare of the community. This schoolis recognized for excellent social accountability.In a qualitative study, we developed theindicators for assessing the concept of socialaccountability in this school based on the extensiveliterature review and expert opinions. Finally,57 indicators were determined for assessing thesocial accountability and used for assessment ofsocial accountability in this school (2).The results showed that considering thehealthcare needs of the community for educationand research, provision of interdisciplinaryeducation for students, addition of the idea ofsocial accountability in the accreditation system,teaching professionalism to students before theclinical courses, and cooperation with otherstakeholders (including academic health centers,physician communities, and other relevantparamedical schools) were reported as some of thestrengths of this school. Some of the weaknessesof this school were lack of continuous evaluationprograms for precise analysis of the currentneeds of the society and lack of correspondencebetween some of the elective training programswith the accountability approach. What’s more,the willingness of the community to participatein the health programs, lifestyle changes andchange in the public approval for services ineducational fields are some of the existing trendsin this school.It seems necessary that social accountabilityconcept of rehabilitation therapy schools shouldbe further taken into consideration as a meansof improving the outcomes of rehabilitationeducation, research and services.In conclusion, all health professional schools should contribute to the needs of society byeducating their students well in this field. Throughaccomplishment of these aims, these schools canplay the maximum effective role in the health ofthe community.

Program evaluation of an integrated basic science medical curriculum in Shiraz Medical School, using CIPP evaluation model

AZADEH ROOHOLAMINI; MITRA AMINI; LEILA BAZRAFKAN; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; ZOHREH ESMAEILZADEH; PARISA NABEIEIE; RITA REZAEE; JAVAD KOJURI

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 148-154

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Introduction: In recent years curriculum reform and integrationwas done in many medical schools. The integrated curriculum isa popular concept all over the world. In Shiraz medical ... Read More Introduction: In recent years curriculum reform and integrationwas done in many medical schools. The integrated curriculum isa popular concept all over the world. In Shiraz medical school,the reform was initiated by stablishing the horizontal basicscience integration model and Early Clinical Exposure (ECE)for undergraduate medical education. The purpose of this studywas to provide the required data for the program evaluation ofthis curriculum for undergraduate medical students, using CIPPprogram evaluation model.Methods: This study is an analytic descriptive and triangulationmixed method study which was carried out in Shiraz MedicalSchool in 2012, based on the views of professors of basic sciencescourses and first and second year medical students. The studyevaluated the quality of the relationship between basic sciencesand clinical courses and the method of presenting such coursesbased on the Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP) model.The tools for collecting data, both quantitatively and qualitatively,were some questionnaires, content analysis of portfolios, semistructuredinterview and brain storming sessions. For quantitativedata analysis, SPSS software, version 14, was used.Results: In the context evaluation by modified DREEMquestionnaire, 77.75%of the students believed that this educationalsystem encourages them to actively participate in classes. Courseschedule and atmosphere of class were reported suitable by 87.81%and 83.86% of students. In input domain that was measured by aresearcher made questionnaire, the facilities for education wereacceptable except for shortage of cadavers. In process evaluation,the quality of integrated modules presentation and Early ClinicalExposure (ECE) was good from the students’ viewpoint. Inproduct evaluation, students’ brain storming, students’ portfolioand semi-structured interview with faculties were done, showingsome positive aspects of integration and some areas that needimprovement.Conclusion: The main advantage of assessing an educationalprogram based on CIPP evaluation model is that the context, input,process and product of the program are viewed and evaluatedsystematically. This will help the educational authorities to makeproper decisions based on the weaknesses and strengths of theprogram on its continuation, cessation and revision. Based on the results of this study, the integrated basic sciences course forundergraduate medical students in Shiraz Medical School isat a desirable level. However, attempts to improve or reformsome sections and continual evaluation of the program and itsaccreditation seem to be necessary.Keywords: Integration; Medical students; Basic science; Curriculum

Designing a system of mentorship in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

MITRA AMINI; JAVAD KOJURI; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; ARASH MANI; PARISA NABEIEI; ROYA KHALILI; HOURI MUSAVI NEZHAD

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 49-50

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As you know, one of the new programs ofthe medical universities is to familiarizethe students to the medical atmosphere withthe help of compassionate and experienceduniversity professors. ... Read More As you know, one of the new programs ofthe medical universities is to familiarizethe students to the medical atmosphere withthe help of compassionate and experienceduniversity professors. The program is plannedand implemented under the title of mentorship,in which an experienced instructor takes theresponsibility of orientation, guidance and problemsolving of a number of students. The studentsat the time of admission face some problems,usually due to the young age, unfamiliarity withthe university context, the amount of the texts,etc.; therefore, they feel somehow defenselessin this atmosphere. In this program, which waslongitudinal and often causes a long-term andfriendly relationship between the professor andstudents during the education years, these problemsof students discuss with teachers (Mentor) andin this interact somewhat elevated. To do theappropriate implementation of this concept inthe university, the university was required to befamiliar with the concept of mentorship at the firststep (1). So, the Education Development Center ofShiraz University of Medical Sciences (EDC) hasimplemented this issue in a series of educationalfellowship workshops for the professors ofpostgraduate levels.In teaching this concept, the Jowhari model(Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham famous model)(2) has attracted the attention of authoritiesand professors of this period. In educating theconcept of mentoring, the development of selfgeneralizationwindow of the professors wasconsidered. Because this section covers theability of communication and flexibility in theleadership of the individuals, development ofthe window (area) decreases the incidence ofconflicts and misunderstandings and strugglesbetween individuals in this regard. To developthis area, there was an attempt in this period thatthe professors get familiar with the two methodsof self-openness and feedback. This educationalprogram was a pilot which was implementedin the country for the first time in one of thefellowship programs for the faculty members.Then, according to the results and positivefeedbacks, it was applied more extensively. Sofar, this subject has been trained in 5 differentfellowship training courses of the professors inthe form of diverse topics, such as the mentorshipconcept in educating the students, counseling andmentoring models and evaluation and feedbackprinciples. The results of the training showsachievement of the educational goals (85%),applicability of the educational materials (93%),and relevance of the educational environment (78%) in the universities. So, due to the newnessof this concept in the country and the necessityof its performance, doing more studies onthe improvement of this concept in the otherprofessor of this university seems necessary.

Medical students’ academic emotions: the role of perceived learning environment

NAEIMEH KOHOULAT; ALI ASGHAR HAYAT; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; JAVAD KOJURI; MITRA AMINI

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 78-83

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Introduction: Research shows that there is a relationship betweenstudents’ perceptions of classroom and learning environment andtheir cognitive, affective, emotional and behavioral ... Read More

A brief description of Medical Education Master Program in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

FARNAZ TAKMIL; MITRA AMINI; PARISA NABEIEI; LEILA BAZRAFKAN; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; RITA REZAEE; SHIRIN GHANAVATI; JAVAD KOJURI

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 153-153

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As Medical sciences become more advanced andgrow each day, so do the challenges of medicaleducation. To overcome the new obstacles whichare an inseparable part of science evolution, ... Read More As Medical sciences become more advanced andgrow each day, so do the challenges of medicaleducation. To overcome the new obstacles whichare an inseparable part of science evolution, it isnecessary to renew and improve the educationalsystem .Achieving this, requires individuals whoare educated in the new methods of learning andtherefore can lead others through educationalsystem development. During the past decade,these facts have led many medical universitiestoward establishing and pursuing new masterand PhD. programs of medical education. As aPioneer in the field of medical education and thefirst teacher training center in EMRO since 1972,Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS)has also contributed to educational systemtransformation by establishing master courses inmedical education since 2008, with a goal of notonly updating faculties` educational knowledgebut also training efficient educational experts. InSUMS, these courses which are also mentionedin Dr. ARA Tekian’s article in Chicago University(1), were designed based on reviewing what Someof the greatest universities in the field of educationsuch as Dundee, Maastricht and Chicago Universityhave done. The courses last for five semestersand are available for all medical and paramedicalfaculty members, GPs and paramedical masters.To enter the program applicants must send theirresume including their degree, previous education,and published articles. Moreover, they must alsotake part in an entrance exam which evaluatestheir knowledge of general English language alongwith their educational knowledge and computerskills. These courses are conducted using thenewest methods and references of learning suchas “A practical guide for medical teachers” (2).The students are also asked to study the mostrecent AMME Guidelines which are provided forthem. According to students’ work field, in eachsemester, proper homework has been considered toimprove what they’ve been instructed in practice.After becoming educational experts, thesestudents can be hired in different sections ofeducation departments, acting as educationalambassadors, initiating educational leaders &curriculums designers which, in turn, can littleby little change the culture and face of education,hoping that these changes may someday result inspurring medical educational system.

Assessment of the interns’ ability based on Dundee model in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

MITRA AMINI; SAMANEH ABIRI; PARISA NABEIEI; SHIRIN GHANAVATI; ALI ASGHAR HAYAT; JAVAD KOJURI

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 189-195

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Introduction: The importance of medical profession and therole of the physician in society is no secret to anyone. Skills andcompetencies in clinical practice are necessary for the ... Read More Introduction: The importance of medical profession and therole of the physician in society is no secret to anyone. Skills andcompetencies in clinical practice are necessary for the medicalprofession. In fact, in patient care, doctors require practical skillsin addition to scientific knowledge. This study examines thepotentials of medical school students in three areas of doing theright thing, doing the right thing in an intermediate range, anddoing the right thing by the right person.Methods: This study was done in a descriptive-analytical andsectional model. The population of this study was all internsof Shiraz University of Medical Sciences who were passinginternship at Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics andEmergency wards. About 100 persons were selected were selectedby simple randomization. In order to collect data, a questionnairewith 12 questions was designed in two parts. The questionnairewas approved by 7 Faculty members of Clinical Medicine andMedical Education, and its reliability was approved by test-retestmethod on 20 medical students in the form of a pilot study andthrough Cronbach’s alpha (82%). Collected data were analyzed bySPSS software version 14 using descriptive statistical methods.Results: Results showed that within the inner circle, internsevaluated their skills in surgery, internal medicine, andgynecology wards, intermediate and at other wards as weak. Alsowithin the center circle, interns evaluated adequate educationalevidence-based training in the field of medicine, and sufficiencyof educational training in the field of clinical decision making andclinical care as suitable.Conclusion: According to the results, it seems that medicalinterns’ skills in performing most medical skills are moderate.So teaching students by new educational methods and workshoptechniques, using experienced teachers will be effective. Theuse of clinical skills training centers and objective assessmentmethods for the students’ skills, especially before entering theclinical departments, is very important.Keywords: Student; Assessment; Clinical skills

Needs assessment and evaluation of a short course to improve faculties teaching skills at a former World Health Organization regional teacher training center

JAVAD KOJURI; MITRA AMINI; ZAHRA KARIMIAN; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; MAHBOOBEH SABER; LEILA BAZRAFCAN; SEDIGHEH EBRAHIMI; RITA REZAEE

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 1-8

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Introduction: In the design of educational programs, much attentionhas been paid to teaching methods, needs assessment, an importantpart of the development of educational programs, ... Read More Introduction: In the design of educational programs, much attentionhas been paid to teaching methods, needs assessment, an importantpart of the development of educational programs, generally isneglected. Another important aspect in educational program design isassessing effectiveness. The aims of this study were to design a formalneeds assessment program to define the core contents of a facultydevelopment program, and to determine whether participation in thefaculty development program reinforced new teaching skills.Methods: A teacher-training program was designed at ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences to help medical instructors boosttheir teaching skills. Needs assessment was done with nominal grouptechnique followed by a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Theprogram, imparted in workshop format, covered effective teachingmethods, feedback, assessing knowledge and time management.Instruction was in the form of lectures, group discussions, casesimulations, video presentations and role-plays. The program wasevaluated in several phases using data triangulation and multi-itemassessments of overall program quality in three major dimensions:Kirkpatrick program evaluation model, evaluation of theeducational environment and qualitative analysis with open-endedquestions. All participants in the study belonged to the academicstaff of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (n=396).Results: Seven main categories were derived from nominal grouptechniques and questionnaires. After the program, participantsrated the quality of the program highly. They felt that the educationalintervention was appropriate and had a positive impact on theirknowledge of effective teaching methods, feedback, knowledgeassessment and time management. Assessment of the effectivenessof the program showed that participants reported significantimprovements in their teaching abilities.Conclusion: Our faculty development program have a significantpositive effect on medical university teaching staff members’competencies. Further research is needed to investigate whetherthe faculty development program actually results in improvedteaching performance.Keywords: Faculty, Teaching, Effectiveness, Assessment, Needs assessment

Evaluation of the efficacy of peer-learning method in nutrition students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; MITRA AMINI; JAVAD KOJURI; PARISA NABEIEI

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2014, , Pages 71-76

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Introduction: One of notable initiatives in improving the academic educationis to use the abilities of students to learn together in a new and effective system of peer learning. In ... Read More Introduction: One of notable initiatives in improving the academic educationis to use the abilities of students to learn together in a new and effective system of peer learning. In this regard, Education Development Center in Shiraz university of Medical Sciences proceed to implementation and study of the curriculum and teaching methods course in the form of peer learning for college students of nutrition science and survey the efficacy of this implementation.Methods: This study was conducted two parts: qualitative and quantitativesurvey. A quasi-experimental, pre test/post-test research was used inquantitative part. In this study, whole groups of undergraduate nutritionstudents in courses of study and learning techniques with the help of teachers held a course and took a part in a competition in 15 major subjects of study and learning methods. The study lasted for two-week sessions and whole of nutrition students were included. We used pair t test for comparison pre test and post test in this study.Results: In the quantitative part of the study, the results showed a significant difference between pre-test (0.0346+0.108) and post-test scores (0.809+0.187) of the students. This means that the level of knowledge of students, who participated in this course, has significant difference before and after the peer learning course (pair t test=1.010, p=0.002). The results of the quality survey of the training course also indicated satisfaction of participants and necessity of teacher’s presence and control during the courses.Conclusions: The results of this study confirm the results of the previousstudies, emphasizing numerous positive effects of peer learning methods inthe academic community. The results also suggest that peer learning is effective in the enhancement of the students’ confidence and learning. Peer learning also helps the students to develop their future responsibilities.Keywords: Learning, Peer learning, Students, Teaching

Academic resilience in education: the role of achievement goal orientations

BAHRAM JOWKAR; JAVAD KOJURI; NAEIMEH KOHOULAT; ALI ASGHAR HAYAT

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 33-38

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Introduction: In the past 2 decades, research findings established achievementgoal theory as a powerful framework for conceptualizing difference in thequality of student’s engagement, ... Read More

The effects of homogeneous small groups on the efficacy of problem-based learning

JAVAD KOJURI; BABAK SHEKARCHI; MOHSEN MOTSHAKER ARANI; POUYA FARHADI; MITRA AMINI; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI

Volume 1, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 89-93

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Introduction: Problem-based learning (PBL) as a learning style has gained a special position amongst different levels of education systems, and many different approaches, such as tutor ... Read More

Implementation and evolution of the horizontal integration at shiraz medical school

MITRA AMINI; JAVAD KOJURI; ALI MAHBUDI; FARHAD LOTFI; ATEFEH SEGHATOLESLAM; ZAHRA KARIMIAN; MESBAH SHAMS

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 21-27

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Introduction: General medical education starts with basic sciences whichusually continue about 2.5 to 3 years. In this period, the students study basic medical sciences and then start ... Read More

Comparison of two educational environments in early clinical exposure program based on Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure

SEDIGHEH EBRAHIMI; JAVAD KOJURI

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 36-37

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Introduction: The undergraduate curriculum of Shiraz medical schoolunderwent a major reform during the recent years. It comprised of integrated education, supplemented with an early ... Read More

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