Evaluating the Educational Environment in Undergraduate Medical Training with DREEM-12 Scale at Puducherry, South India
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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2026.v38i02.017Keywords:
Perception, Medical Education, Curriculum, India, Puducherry, Dundee Ready Education Environment MeasureAbstract
The quality of the educational environment is a key determinant of effective medical training. The Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure–12 (DREEM-12) is a validated tool used globally to assess student perceptions of learning, teaching, academic self-perception, atmosphere, and social support. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the educational environment among undergraduate medical students in Puducherry, South India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 538 MBBS students of Phase II to IV. Data were collected using the DREEM-12 questionnaire administered through a structured Google Form after obtaining electronic informed consent. Results: The overall DREEM-12 mean score was 38.52, indicating an excellent learning environment. Conclusion: The study demonstrates a highly positive educational environment across all domains, with strengths in teacher-related factors and academic self-perception. Areas requiring targeted improvement include student support systems and learning atmosphere. These findings contribute to ongoing quality enhancement efforts in undergraduate medical education in South India.
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