Medical students' attitude to general studies in the University of Benin, Nigeria.
The academic curriculum of the University of Benin includes some compulsory courses for all students in the first year of admission. These courses, referred to as general studies, cover some aspects of English language, Nigerian history and culture, humanities, science and technology. Since the introduction in 1975 of this programme in the university various views have been expressed on the necessity, effectiveness, suitability, relevance and reaction of students to the programme. This investigation was therefore carried out to find out the views of the medical students about the programme. The results show that our medical students regard the programme as useful, effective and relevant to their medical education and should be continued. They also suggested some modifications and improvement in some aspects of the programme.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D006809:Humanities; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D009549:Nigeria; D012586:Science; D012942:Social Sciences / Q000193:education; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D013672:Technology