Evaluatuin of the Results of the Comprehensive Basic Sciences Examination in the Medical Students of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences in 2004-2009

Continuous assessment of grade levels, particularly in medical universities is of great importance. One of the most important tests that could indicate students’ progress is medical comprehensive examination of basic sciences. This study aimed to evaluate the results of the comprehensive basic sciences examination in the medical students of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (RUMS).
This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. The study population included all medical students from 2004 until 2009 participated in the comprehensive examination of basic sciences. The required information was collected through census and using electronic records or folders related to the comprehensive exam results and checklists. Collected data were then analyzed using SPSS version 15.0. Pearson’s correlation coefficient, independent two-sample t test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression model were utilized for data analysis. The significance level was set to 0.05 in statistical tests.
During the 6 years of study, 199 medical students participated in the comprehensive examination of basic sciences. The highest average score was related to the students entered to the university in 2004 (129.17±20.63). Younger students (≤ 20 years), girls, basic sciences period of 2.5 years, and students with entrance number of less than 40 people were more successful in the exam (P=0.029, P=0.036, P=0.017, and P=0.001, respectively).
According to the average score achieved by the medical students of RUMS and by comparing it to the other universities, the need to enhance the level of students’ knowledge in this field should be emphasized.