Year 4 Bachelor Of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery (Mbbs) Students Perception On Anatomy Teaching Environment In University Of Cyberjaya

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Anatomy is one of the most important subjects encountered by any medical students. Perception towards the
teaching environment is important for the students and also teachers to know the weakness surrounding the subject’s
environment, so that changes and improvement can be made. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate medical students’ perception
on anatomy teaching environment during preclinical years in University of Cyberjaya.
METHODOLOGY: All 92 students of Year 4 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in University of Cyberjaya have
been recruited as the subject for this study. A questionnaire entitled Anatomy Education Environment Measurement Inventory
(AEEMI) consisting of six constructs was used and then interpreted based on the AEEMI interpretation guideline.
RESULTS: There are three positive areas which are the students’ perception towards anatomy teachers and instructors (mean
score of 4.28), the importance of anatomy knowledge (mean score of 4.08) and their effort in learning anatomy (mean score of
4.37). Two areas need improvement which are the students’ intrinsic interest of learning anatomy (mean score of 3.74) and the
anatomy learning process itself (mean score of 3.71). The histology practical facilities are the area of concern with a mean score
of 2.73.
DISCUSSION: Positive areas should be maintained. Some areas need improvement while the area of concern need more
attention so that changes can be made for a better anatomy learning environment in the university.