Medical students' perceptions of their educational environment in an integrated curriculum in Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

To measure medical students' perceptions of their educational environment and to determine the potential differences in those perceptions with regard to gender and the year of study. The cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2018-19, and comprised medical students enrolled at the college. Data was collected using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 22. Of the 262 students approached, 191(73%) responded. The total mean score was 122.49±21.50. Perception of educational environment was higher for male students and advanced-level students (p<0.05). The findings illustrated a healthy educational environment.