Table 2: Score given by students for various aspects of the program (Max: 5, Min:1).

Sr No	Statement	Mean (SD)	95% CI
1	Foundation program was an enjoyable learning experience	4.06 (0.80)	2.49 – 5.63
2	An effective program to make one realize “What the profession of doctor is”?	4.60 (0.56)	3.48 – 5.67
3	Various activities and discussions had a stimulating effect on one’s feelings / emotions	4.00 (0.76)	2.46 – 5.37
4	It helped know peers, faculty and new environment.	4.30 (0.75)	2.83 – 5.78
5	Shall enhance the ability to communicate with peers and teacher due to teaching of communication skills	4.00 (0.81)	2.34 – 5.51
6	Shall enhance the ability to manage time better	4.02 (0.78)	2.48 – 5.55
7	Shall enhance ability to deal with stress effectively	4.00 (0.93)	1.97 – 5.61
8	Most of the students were given opportunity to get actively involved in the program	4.23 (0.87)	2.51 – 5.93
9	The learning environment was comfortable and relaxing in most of the sessions	4.00 (0.89)	2.08 – 5.58
10	The teachers involved in conduct of sessions were knowledgeable and conducted the sessions well	4.38 (0.76)	2.89 – 5.88
11	The teachers were very approachable and gave freedom to ask questions	4.60 (0.67)	3.27 – 5.91
12	We had freedom to express fully during various activities of the program	3.70 (0.87)	1.98 – 5.39
13	The speakers spoke the language that was easily understood	4.00 (1.09)	1.75 – 6.05
14	The time managed by the speakers was appropriate	3.73 (0.95)	1.86 – 5.59
15	Course is necessary to begin with, as it provided knowledge and a strong foundation for my medical studies and career as doctor	4.52 (0.76)	3.03 – 5.998
16	Decreased fear/tension and increased overall confidence as a medical student	4.07 (0.81)	2.488 – 5.65
17	Need of assessment / exam at the end of the course to check what has been learnt.	2.00 (1.15)	-0.34 – 4.16

SD: Standard Deviation, CI: Confidence Interval