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. 2021 Sep 23;9:285. Originally published 2020 Dec 18. [Version 2] doi: 10.15694/mep.2020.000285.2

Table 2: Frequency of perceived factors increasing student trust in their medical schools.

Domain Disagree Neutral Agree
N % N % N %
Regarding STUDENT ASSESSMENT, the degree of trust in my medical school will increase when it …
adopts competency-based projects as a method of student assessment 51 18% 63 23% 165 60%
uses assignments as a well-designed method to assess the student knowledge and competencies 55 20% 48 17% 176 63%
uses a flexible pass/fail (not grades) system in the transition years 79 28% 42 15% 158 57%
uses fair, competency-based portfolios plus an exam-based system of evaluation in the final years 41 15% 55 20% 183 66%
has a more structured, objective system for oral exams 74 27% 48 17% 157 56%
has a well-designed assessment system aligned with the learning outcomes and teaching methodologies 13 5% 37 13% 229 82%
Regarding CURRICULAR ADAPTATIONS, the degree of trust in my medical school will increase when it …
conducts extracurricular activities and soft skills 30 11% 38 14% 211 75%
allows students to choose more than one major 29 10% 53 19% 197 71%
has non-medical pass/fail courses in its curricula 84 30% 77 28% 118 42%
has more applied practical sessions in basic sciences 14 5% 33 12% 232 83%
has well-structured, non-redundant curricula with early clinical exposure 12 4% 40 14% 227 81%
has various student assessment methodologies for continuous assessment during the module/course 26 10% 48 17% 205 73%
has a platform for medical students with quality educational material 8 3% 41 15% 230 82%
Regarding STUDENTS AS IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS, the degree of trust in my medical school will increase when it …
addresses the role of peer (student) mentors in the educational process and psychological support of a medical student 20 8% 41 15% 218 79%
has actual students' representation in decision-making 15 5% 42 15% 222 80%
creates students' taskforce that contributes to the development of the faculty and community 25 9% 53 19% 201 72%
establishes a platform for medical students to express themselves and have their voices reach the decision-makers 14 5% 32 11% 233 84%
Regarding PROGRESSIVE VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY, the degree of trust in my medical school will increase when it …
applies admission tests for joining medical schools 67 24% 62 22% 150 53%
allows student contribution to institutional charity work 19 7% 46 16% 214 76%
enforces the role of staff mentors in the wellbeing of the medical student 24 9% 49 18% 206 74%
conducts public speaking and presentation courses/activities included in our portfolio 38 14% 46 16% 195 70%
is an interdisciplinary institution (allows for multiple specialties; medical and non-medical) 50 18% 65 23% 164 59%
has partnerships with highly ranked national and international medical schools 9 3% 31 11% 239 86%
Regarding RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ADMINISTRATION, the degree of trust in my medical school will increase when it …
enforces mutual student-administration and student-staff trust 17 6% 42 15% 220 79%
has administrative accountability and transparency 16 5% 44 16% 219 78%
appoints highly qualified leaders 14 5% 25 9% 240 86%
administration and staff members acknowledge the presence of defects and work for change 7 2% 27 10% 245 88%
conducts actual faculty development programs 8 3% 26 9% 245 88%
has community service programs 17 6% 38 14% 224 81%
Regarding STUDENT LIFE, the degree of trust in my medical school will increase when it …
helps me have a balanced student life respecting my mental health 7 3% 23 8% 249 89%
has a platform for students' mental, psychological, and academic support 7 3% 16 6% 256 92%
has a beautiful campus with well-designed studying landscapes 12 4% 21 8% 246 88%
collaborates with sponsors for upgrading its infrastructure (including hospitals) 7 2% 17 6% 255 92%
has high fidelity simulation labs and virtual reality technologies 6 2% 18 6% 255 91%
has a constructive multisource feedback system 7 2% 20 7% 252 90%
has advanced training courses for students and staff members 7 3% 19 7% 253 91%
has legislation for protecting doctors working in teaching hospitals 9 3% 22 8% 248 89%
has students and staff exchange programs 10 4% 32 11% 237 85%