Author:
Alfakhry Ghaith,Naeem Ahmad,AboHajar M. Bader,Alfakhry Aisha,Mohandes Abdul Fattah,Ali Iyad,Makhoul Ebrahim,Ahmed Nadeem,Abla M. Mhdy,Alhomsi Khaled,Jamous Issam
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundMedical education in Syria still adopts a traditional, teacher-centered curriculum to this day. These elements imply the existence of issues in the learning environment (LE). This study aims to provide the first evaluation of the LE at the largest medical schools in Syria using the DREEM inventory.MethodsThe three largest medical schools in Syria are the ones at Damascus University (DU), University of Aleppo (AU), Tishreen University (TU). The Arabic version of the DREEM questionnaire was used. Students across all years of study except year 1 were approached. Both paper-based and electronic surveys were conducted.ResultsA total of 1774 questionnaire forms were completed (DU:941, AU:533, TU: 300). The overall DREEM score at DU, AU, and TU were 100.8 ± 28.7, 101.3 ± 31.7, and 97.8 ± 35.7 respectively with no significant difference (P = 0.254) between the three universities. DREEM subscales concerningLearning, Atmosphere, Academic Self-perception and Social Self-perceptionhad a low score across all universities. Clinical-stage students reported significantly lower perception (P ≤ 0.001) of the LE in comparison to their pre-clinical counterparts across all subscales.ConclusionsThe findings of this study highlight the significant shortcomings of the medical LE in Syria. If not addressed properly, the academic, clinical, and professional competence of the healthcare workforce will continue to deteriorate. Moreover, the negative LE might be a predisposing factor for medical students’ exodus. The Syrian medical education system requires leaders who are willing to defy the status quo to achieve a true educational transformation.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Education,General Medicine
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