title: Evaluation of doctors' performance as facilitators in basic medical science lecture classes in a new Malaysian medical school.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Didactic lecture is the oldest and most commonly used method of teaching. In addition, it is considered one of the most efficient ways to disseminate theories, ideas, and facts. Many critics feel that lectures are an obsolete method to use when students need to perform hands-on activities, which is an everyday need in the study of medicine. This study evaluates students' perceptions regarding lecture quality in a new medical school.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a cross-sectional study conducted of the medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin. The study population was 468 preclinical medical students from years 1 and 2 of academic year 2012-2013. Data were collected using a validated instrument. There were six different sections of questions using a 5-point Likert scale. The data were then compiled and analyzed, using SPSS version 20.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The response rate was 73%. Among 341 respondents, 30% were male and 70% were female. Eighty-five percent of respondents agree or strongly agree that the lectures had met the criteria with regard to organization of lecture materials. Similarly, 97% of students agree or strongly agree that lecturers maintained adequate voices and gestures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Medical students are quite satisfied with the lecture classes and the lectures. However, further research is required to identify student-centered teaching and learning methods to promote active learning.
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Salwani
authors: S
authors: Ismail
authors: Department of Medical Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors: Abdus
authors: A
authors: Salam
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Ahmed G
authors: AG
authors: Alattraqchi
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Lakshmi
authors: L
authors: Annamalai
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Annamalai
authors: A
authors: Chockalingam
authors: School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors: Wan Putri
authors: WP
authors: Elena
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Nor Iza A
authors: NI
authors: Rahman
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Abdullahi Rabiu
authors: AR
authors: Abubakar
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
authors: Mainul
authors: M
authors: Haque
keywords: Malaysia; effectiveness; evaluation; lecture; undergraduate medical education