VIEWPOINTS OF SUPERVISORS ABOUT THE PROCESS OF DISSERTATIONS FOR GENERAL MEDICINE PROGRAM; SHAHID SADOUGHI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

It is important to know the viewpoints of supervisors about different issues and problems in preparing dissertations (as a mandatory course) in general medicine (MD) program such as the objectives of the course, improving learning methods, problems of the practical phase, and their ideas about the course efficacy. This study explores supervisors’ views concerning the thesis process and its related problems in Shaheed Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. In total 119 academic members as supervisors from medical school participated in this cross sectional descriptive study. A self administered questionnaire, which proved to be valid and reliable, was used for data collection. The questionnaires were completed individually in the participants’ office or school. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Results were analyzed according to the frequency distribution of variables and compared by t-test and ANOVA. Of those 42.3% of supervisors believed that thesis is necessary for Medical students but according to the supervisors, the most important problems were access to statistical guide masters allocating appropriate budget, and suitable time's allocation for student's guidance. Our results showed that dissertations in general medicine program are facing some problems, and revising the course plane may improve the quality of dissertations.