Bridging Practice and Perception: Quantitative Insights into Teaching and Learning in Year 4 Medical Education at Defence Services Medical Academy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Clinical education plays a pivotal role in preparing medical students for professional practice. The quality of teaching and learning during these years profoundly shapes students’ competence, confidence, and preparedness for internship. At the Defence Services Medical Academy (DSMA), there has been limited quantitative evaluation of students’ perceptions regarding teaching quality, learning environment, and feedback systems. Objective: This study aimed to assess Year 4 medical cadets’ perceptions of teaching and learning quality at DSMA, focusing on six key domains: Teaching Quality, Active Learning, Learning Environment, Assessment and Feedback, Preparedness, and Overall Satisfaction.
Institution: Defence Services Medical Academy
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7128087006
