Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

  Background and Objectives: Assess of Quality of educational services in universities is a necessity. The aim of this study was application of the internal evaluation in selected educational groups of faculty of medicine in Ilam University of medical sciences.

  Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study in Medicine Faculty of Ilam University of Medical Sciences was conducted in 2008. Sample subgroups in learners using simple random sampling and a census in other subgroups were selected. Data collected using of valid and reliable five questionnaires for Administrators group, faculty members, students, patients and Library authorities. Data analysis was carried out by descriptive statistics applying spss ver.16 software.

  Results: The result of internal assessment components of studied educational groups shows that of among nine components assessed, component of quality of treatment and care of patients with score 3.50±0.51, and research component with score 1.91±0.85, respectively, highest and lowest scores in the assessment of studied groups were accounted.

  Conclusion: The role of component of Research in Programs of groups was less considered. Recommended authorities and groups directors with using of the ability of students as a potential component and Strengthen the motivation of faculty members to conduct applied research provide the field of educational and research quality improvement in university.

  Key words: Internal Evaluation, Educational Services, Quality, Educational Group, Ilam

  Funding: This article was funded by Ilam University of Medical Sciences.

  Conflict of Interest: None declare.

  Ethical approval: The Ethical Committee of Ilam University of Medical Sciences approved the study.

  How to site this article: Mirzaei A, Sadeghifar J, Mousavi SM, Khodayari R. Internal Evaluation in Selected Educational Groups of Faculty of Medicine in Ilam University of Medical Sciences (A Short Report). J Rafsanjan Univ Med Scie 2012 12(1): 71-78. [Farsi]