Student’s Perception of Their Academics and Clinical Practice on Graduation from Dental Colleges of Peshawar
Journal Title: Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:The objective of the current study was to know the perception of students regarding dental curriculum in clinical practice and academics after their graduation in three dental colleges of Peshawar.MATERIAL AND METHODS:It was a cross-sectional study design, carried out at three dental colleges of Peshawar namely Khyber College of Dentistry, Sardar Begum Dental College and Peshawar Dental College. A total number of 193 house officers were there out of which93 participated in the study. A pilot study was conducted to assess the reliability of questionnaire. The study was conducted through a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted questions about academics and clinical practice.RESULTS:Our sample consisted of 93 subjects. There were 79% females and 21% males. The results revealed an overall positive learning experience in undergraduate academics and clinical practice. Over 86% of the graduates were satisfied with their academics and about 69% were satisfied with clinical practice. Almost 90% of the subjects were confident in carrying out specific clinical procedures.CONCLUSION:The major conclusions were that academics and clinical practice was satisfactory to the majority of subjects, although some areas of concern were identified that need improvement.
Authors and Affiliations
Saira Afridi, Jawad Kundi, Syed Gillani, Yasir Ibad, Rohail Muhammad, Riaz Gillani, Moiz Raza, Haseeb .
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