Satisfaction and Practice Assessment of Medical Interns in Application of New Methods of Evaluation

Abstract

Background: Emphasis on revise and provide new methods of evaluation in medical colleges are widely increasing. Evaluation Methods based on clinical practice and students’ performance appraisement in health care system and in medical student is introduced as an effective method in some studies. Methods: The aim of this study was to consider the usefulness of a new method to evaluate the medical interns’ practice, their satisfaction and their attitude toward evaluation process in community medicine course in Mashhad, Iran. Interns’ practice was evaluated by portfolio during their course, evaluation scores were categorized in four levels: High, good, moderate and less than expected. Intern satisfaction and attitudes was assessed via self-rating questionnaire. Results: Ranking of the scores of interns’ practice appraisement, almost were in moderate to good ranks. Also the majority of interns reported their suitable satisfaction in this study. Conclusion: This study is proposed applying evaluation methods based on students’ performance are as appropriate and practicable method for medical interns.