Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch
2 Assistant Professor, Department of social sience,Roudehen Branch,Islamic Azad University,Roudehen, Iran.
Abstract
In order to increase the efficiency of learning in the field of medicine,
people have to be evaluated and selected according to certain criteria.
The present research aims to study the role and position of
professional skills training in selecting veterinary surgeon assistants in
Iran. This was a descriptive correlational research. Using random
sampling method, ١٥٠ subjects were selected from among veterinary
professors, students, technicians, and surgeons working in hospitals,
universities of veterinary medicine, specialist veterinary clinics, and
offices in Tehran. The research instruments were questionnaires,
validity and reliability of which were confirmed respectively by a
panel of specialist surgeons and calculating Cronbach's alpha
coefficient (٠.٨). The data was analyzed using the KolmogorovSmirnov test, likelihood ratio test, and Friedman test. The results
showed from among the eight indicators of professional skills, ‘proper
and reasonable relationship with the patient and his attendant’ is the
most effective factor in selection of surgeons. Moreover, the lowest
index was ‘creating a safe environment without stress for the patient
and the surgical team’. The findings of this research can be used in
policy-making and planning for the medicine education system with
the purpose of evaluating and selecting veterinary surgeon residents.
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