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Research Paper | Medical Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023

Exploring the Educational Landscape: A Comprehensive Assessment of Educational Environment of a Government Medical College in North India

Dr Asha Gupta | Dr. Sonam Singh | Dr Puja Chauhan | Dr. Bindusar Kalita

Abstract: Background: Medical colleges are improving their teaching methodology across the world gradually using educational environment measurement. The results from such surveys can be utilised to evaluate and implement adjustments to the curricula, instruction, and physical environment of the institute. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 150 first-year medical students studying at the Vardaman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi. The educational environment of the institute was assessed using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) tool. Results: The response rate to the questionnaire was 72% (108 out of 150 students). The mean score for the Perception of Learning- Teachers, Academic atmosphere, Academic Self Perception, and Social Perception was 25.6, 27.2, 26.1, 15.9, and 16.1, respectively. The mean DREEM score of our institute was 110.9 ranging from a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 146. The domain of Academic self-perception performed most poorly. Overall, there were a total of 7 problematic area. Conclusions: The first-year teaching programme at our institute had strengths as well as weaknesses. Study assisted in identifying area which needed immediate attention and improvements.

Keywords: Medical Education, Teaching, Educational Environment

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023,

Pages: 1127 - 1132