ArticleBMC medical education2026
Enhancing emotional intelligence in Egyptian medical students: a quasi-experimental study using Kirkpatrick's model.
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backgroundEmotional intelligence (EI) is a vital competency in the medical field, contributing to communication, empathy, and resilience. In the Middle East, traditional medical curricula often fail to incorporate EI training, despite its importance being adequately recognized. This study evaluates the impact of a structured elective on emotional intelligence among third-year medical students at an Egyptian medical school.
methodsA quasi-experimental pre-post design was employed, focusing on the first two levels of the Kirkpatrick evaluation model: Reaction (learner satisfaction) and Learning (acquisition of knowledge and skills). The intervention employed interactive techniques, including small-group discussions, role-playing, reflective writing, and multimedia presentations. Learner satisfaction was assessed using a validated Students' Evaluation of Teaching (SETs) survey. EI knowledge and competencies were measured with a 22-item knowledge test and the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) administered before and after the course. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests, Cohen's d, and an Agreement Index; qualitative feedback from open-ended questions was analyzed using thematic analysis.
resultsFollowing the intervention, there were notable improvements in EI knowledge (mean score increased from 11.81 to 14.42, p < 0.001) and overall, EI scores (122.36 to 126.69, p < 0.001), with significant effect sizes (Cohen's d = 0.94 and 2.03, respectively). Students expressed high satisfaction with interactive activities and reflective exercises (Agreement Index = 4.9/5). Although some suggested a more integrated approach to clinical scenarios, qualitative feedback highlighted improvements in self-awareness, empathy, and clinical relevance.
conclusionsA brief, constructivist, curriculum-integrated EI elective led to significant improvements in EI knowledge, self-reported EI, and learner satisfaction among Egyptian medical students, supporting the feasibility and value of systematic EI instruction in undergraduate medical curricula. These findings provide quasi-experimental evidence from the Middle East that EI competencies can be developed through targeted educational interventions.
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