Affiliation:
1. R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
The orientation program gives information about the course curriculum, future opportunities, campus details and facilities available for students, various learning methods, coping with stress, and mental health. The present study was undertaken to observe the students’ knowledge and attitude and to obtain their feedback regarding the orientation program. A total of 106 participants responded to the knowledge and attitude questionnaire and a total of 111 participants responded to the feedback questionnaire. Knowledge and attitude were assessed before and after the orientation program. Feedback was assessed after the orientation program. There was an improvement in the knowledge mentioned by the participants after attending the orientation program. The majority of the participants gave positive feedback about the orientation program. Majority of the participants reported that the orientation program improved not only their knowledge about academics but also the management of their mental and emotional health. The present study results present the positive impact of the orientation program on medical students. The study results support the implementation of the orientation program for the benefit of medical students in general.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
Subject
General Medicine,General Chemistry
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