Perception of Educational Environment among Undergraduate Students in a Medical Education Center, Yala Hospital, Thailand

The aim of this study was to investigate the perceived educational environment in medical education center, Yala hospital, Thailand and possible perceptual difference among difference determinant groups. A descriptive cross sectional quantitative study was conducted on fourth, fifth and sixth year medical students using Dundee Ready Education Environment (DREEM). DREEM items focus on five sub-domains related to learning, teachers, academic, atmosphere and social perception. The determinants are gender; religion, year of class, having fail and professional attitude. The results were analyzed and interpreted in relation to standard norm of DREEM and determinants. A 92.5% response rate was obtained. The results indicated that overall the DREEM score was positive (123.8/200=62%). The five sub-domains score were also positive, its range from 59.7% - 64.9%. Gender was significant with three domains: teachers, academic and atmosphere perception sub-domain. Professional attitude was significant with atmosphere perception sub-domain