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ArticleBMC medical education2025

Satisfaction with elective courses among undergraduate medical students at Al-Azhar and Jazan Universities.

Fatma El Zahraa Abd El Hakam, Islam Farrag, Heba Mohamed Abd Elgalil, Reham Hammad, Zenat Ahmed Khired, Sandy Kujumdshiev, Shaimaa R Abdelmohsen

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Fatma El Zahraa Abd El HakamPharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9401-4996
Islam FarragForensic medicine and clinical toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5295-5253
Heba Mohamed Abd ElgalilCommunity and Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt. Hebamohamed.medg@azhar.edu.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1959-5537
Reham HammadClinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8967-9106
Zenat Ahmed KhiredSurgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8728-5381
Sandy KujumdshievGerman University of Applied Sciences for Health and Sports, Berlin, Germany.
Shaimaa R AbdelmohsenAnatomy & Embryology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9825-0694

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Abstract

backgroundElective courses give medical students opportunities to explore interests beyond core curricula and influence career decisions. The current study aimed to assess undergraduate medical students' satisfaction with these elective courses and gather their suggestions for improvement in curriculum design.

methodsA cross-sectional comparative study was conducted using a validated online and self-administered questionnaire among undergraduate medical students at Al-Azhar University (Egypt) and Jazan University (Saudi Arabia). Satisfaction was measured on a 5-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis included t-tests and chi-square tests (SPSS v25), with p ≤ 0.05 considered significant.

resultsAmong 1,027 students (83.1% Egyptians), the overall satisfaction score was 31.9 ± 5.8. A total of 61.1% reported a positive experience. Satisfaction was significantly higher among Saudi students (mean = 35 ± 6.2) compared to Egyptian counterparts (mean = 31.3 ± 5.5; p = 0.001) with a medium to large effect size (Cohen's d = 0.63). Only (42.4%, 56.5%) felt they achieved course objectives, their expectations were met respectively and 33.2% indicated instructors required further training.

conclusionStudents were moderately satisfied with elective courses, with notable differences across institutions. Curriculum reforms should consider student feedback, expand course options, and improve instructor preparedness.

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CurriculumEducation, Medical, UndergraduatePersonal SatisfactionStudents, MedicalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEgyptFemaleHumansMaleSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung AdultEgyptElectivesMedical educationSaudia ArabiaStudent satisfaction

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