Table 4.
Faculty perspectives [Mean and inter quartile range (IQR)] regarding MSP
| Items | Median | IQR |
|---|---|---|
| My interest to undertake research is enhanced | 3.5 | (1.25,5) |
| It enriched my research experience | 3.5 | (1,5) |
| It enriched my knowledge about research methodology | 3.5 | (1,4) |
| My perception of research having important role in my future career is enhanced | 2 | (1,3) |
| MSP has increased my confident to undertake research | 2 | (1,3.75) |
| My confidence to guide a research project has increased | 3.5 | (1,5) |
| MSP is not relevant to undergraduate medical education | 2 | (1,4) |
| Guiding MSP is stressful | 3 | (1.25, 4.75) |
| I am ready to accept research assignments | 5 | (4,5) |
| I will be encouraging others to take up research assignments | 5 | (4,5) |
| Research should be an integral component of undergraduate medical curriculum | 4 | (4,5) |
| Knowledge gained through MSP will help in publishing my research work in future | 2 | (2,3) |
| I am able to publish more research papers | 3 | (2.25,4) |