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Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education
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Open Access journal
ISSN (Print) 2306-0654
Published by Bangladesh Journals Online

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Editorial Vol. 15(2)
- Authors: Md Humayun Kabir Talukder
  Pages: 1 - 2
  Abstract: Abstract not available BJME, Volume-15, Issue-02, July 2024: 1-2
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3329/bjme.v15i2.75128
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2024)
Experience and attitudes towards e-learning among 1st year undergraduate
students in health-related faculties during COVID 19 pandemic
- Authors: W V H Sewwandika VH, Shanaaz UF, G Shashini, Roshan Peiris
  Pages: 3 - 26
  Abstract: Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the experience and attitudes towards e-learning, contributory factors that influence the experience and attitudes towards e-learning among 1st year undergraduate students of Faculty of Dental Sciences (FDS), Faculty of Medicine (FOM), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (FVMAS) and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka during Covid 19 outburst. Methods: A Google form-based questionnaire was used, and 406 responses were received. The questionnaire had demographic data and socio-economic status of participants, accessibility to internet for online learning, perceived IT ability, English literacy, experience and attitudes of participants related to online learning. A point system was employed to give a score for the categorical data (IT literacy, English literacy, experiences, attitudes, and barriers). Data was analysed using SPSS Software (version 21). Results: This study revealed that students of FDS showed the highest average score for good experiences and attitudes towards e learning while FAHS displayed the lowest among health-related faculties. Furthermore, students of FDS experienced minimum level of barriers while those of FVMAS experienced many barriers during online learning. This study also showed that experiences, attitudes, and barriers towards online learning are highly variable and significantly different among the students of four health related faculties of University of Peradeniya. Conclusion: Students of all four health related faculties still prefer face- face learning over online learning due to several unpleasant experiences and attitudes and barriers that they have understood during online learning. BJME, Volume-15, Issue-02, July 2024: 3-26
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3329/bjme.v15i2.75129
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2024)
Influence of Discipline Related Factors on Career Choice of Medical
Students, Intern Doctors and Recent Graduates in Bangladesh
- Authors: Abdullah Al Mujahid, Kazi Khairul Alam, S M Abdur Razzaque, Md Kamrul Ahsan Khan, Mohammad Mahabubul Hoque, Umme Taskia Moon
  Pages: 27 - 35
  Abstract: Background: The decisions made by graduates affect the workforce planning for the healthcare delivery system and higher education programs. This study sought to evaluate the elements impacting the career choices of MBBS final year medical students, intern doctors, and recent graduates in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2022 to June 2023 after getting institutional ethical approval. It was conducted upon 640 respondents form conveniently selected six medical colleges of Bangladesh. After taking consent from the college authorities and respondents, data were collected by administering a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire from 300 students, 200 interns and 140 recent medical graduates. Data were analyzed by SPSS 24.0 and presented by tables and graphs. Convenience sampling technique was used for selection of the respondents and medical colleges. Results: This study showed that, (85.7%) MBBS final year students, (67%) intern doctors and all recent medical graduates wanted post-graduation qualification for their future career. On the other hand, (14.3%) MBBS final year students and (33%) intern doctors did not want post-graduation for their future career. The popular choice among respondents was physical medicine and rehabilitation (7.2%) as 1st choice and Ophthalmology (6.8%) as 2nd choice. After summing up all choices the overall first three ranked choices were Pediatrics, Pathology and Orthopaedic surgery. The leading reasons for selecting a future career were due to family influence (67.8%), influenced by practicing doctor (54.8%) and other senior medical students (53.1%). Majority of respondents expressed that they developed interest during enrolling in the subject in the respective field (mean score = 3.41 out of 5). Other contributing factors that influence respondents on choosing their future career due to high demanding career path (mean score = 3.36 out of 5) and availability of the course subject (mean score = 3.12 out of 5). Conclusion: In this regard, the study stated that a variety of impacts and factors at various points in medical education may assist students and future doctors in selecting their career specialization in accordance with the requirements of the local healthcare delivery system. BJME, Volume-15, Issue-02, July 2024: 27-35
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3329/bjme.v15i2.75130
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2024)
Views of Bangladeshi Medical Students’ on teacher’s
evaluation.
- Authors: Md Kamrul Ahsan Khan, Md Humayun Kabir Talukder, Md Kazi Khairul Alam, Md Ashraf Uddin Chowdhury, Mohammad Mahabubul Hoque, Najnin Akhter
  Pages: 36 - 51
  Abstract: Teacher evaluation (TE) is systematic, periodic evaluation of a teacher with respect to his/her performance on job and his/her potential for development. This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted to explore the views of the students regarding the ways and means for implementing medical teachers’ evaluation in Bangladesh. Study period was from July 01, 2022 to June 30, 2023, conducted at four governments and four non-government medical colleges selected conveniently. Medical students were enrolled conveniently. Total sample size was 866 medical students. Data were collected through self-administered semi-structured questionnaire from students. Study revealed that majority of the students (95.4%) were in favor of TE. Majority (85%) students were in favor of anonymous evaluation and 49% students opined for both offline or/and online and 40% for offline evaluation. Areas to be evaluated are teacher’s teaching performance and depth of knowledge, communication with students, classroom control, quality of teaching materials with a number of other areas. Sources of information for TE, in order to preferences are student, trained evaluator, senior teacher, self and peer with highest weightage given to students rating. Study recommended that TE should be initiated, within the course, anonymous, may be from multiple sources. BJME, Volume-15, Issue-02, July 2024: 36-51
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3329/bjme.v15i2.75131
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2024)
Analysis of Nasolabial & Nasofacial Angles between Bengali & Manipuri
Adult Males of Bangladesh: A Photo-Anthropometric Study
- Authors: Md Azmal Khan Pathan, Pankaj Paul, Najnin Akhter, Sudipta Choudhury, Anamika Das, Abul Hasan
  Pages: 52 - 59
  Abstract: Background: Photo anthropometry is the scientific procedure that comprise using photographs to deal with the study of different proportion of body parts and completed measures that differ broadly among racial groups. This study was done to found the photo-anthropometric difference by measuring nasolabial and nasofacial angles of external nose between Bengali and Manipuri adult male of Bangladesh. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional analytic study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet from January 2022 to December 2022. Fifty (50) Bengali and fifty (50) Manipuri adult males ranging from 25 to 59 years age group were selected through convenient sampling. Photo-anthropometric methods were used for collecting data from Sylhet region. Values of the study were expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Two samples mean "Z" test was used to compare the results between groups. Results: Between the two ethnic groups Bengali and Manipuri, the angular dimensions of external nose, nasolabial angle (P ≤ 0.05) was significantly higher in Manipuri adult males. On the other hand, the nasofacial angle (P≤0.05) was significantly higher in Bengali adult males. Conclusion: The result of the present study will play an important role in Anatomy, Plastic Surgery, Forensic Medicine, Genetics and Anthropology for identifications, adopting corrective surgical procedures, preparing nasal models for different ethnicity group. BJME, Volume-15, Issue-02, July 2024: 52-59
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3329/bjme.v15i2.75132
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2024)
Assessment of the Educational Environment of Undergraduate Medical
Education in Bangladesh
- Authors: Md Imran Waheed, Manowara Akter
  Pages: 60 - 70
  Abstract: Since the educational environment influences the academic outcomes of students, it is necessary to periodically measure it. This evaluation is based primarily on students' perceptions of the educational environment. The study aimed at measuring the educational environment of undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh, identifying problem areas, and suggesting ways for improvement. The DREEM inventory was used to conduct a cross-sectional survey of 255 medical undergraduates in different phases of their studies. The study revealed that the environment was 'more on the positive side' (score 108 out of 200). The mean score in the 'Students' Social Self-perception' subscale was 14, interpreted as 'not a nice place'. No significant difference was observed between perceptions of male and female undergraduates in different subscales. The study revealed that the fourth-year students perceived the atmosphere as worse than in other years. Out of the 50 total items, one had a mean score above 3, 36 had a mean score of 2-3, and 11 had a mean score of less than 2. Problematic areas have been identified and suggested remedies have been provided. The study has provided a comprehensive overview of undergraduate medical education's educational environment in Bangladesh and highlighted the areas requiring improvement. BJME, Volume-15, Issue-02, July 2024: 60-70
  PubDate: 2024-07-26
  DOI: 10.3329/bjme.v15i2.75133
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 2 (2024)

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