Attitude of Jordanian Physicians toward Biochemistry and Genetics
Table 5
Attitudes and perceptions of Jordanian physicians toward the current level of knowledge on biochemistry and genetics among medical students.
Statement
Interns (agree)
Residents (agree)
Specialists (agree)
Total
value
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
I believe that the current medical students are receiving more adequate training in biochemistry and genetics
62
39.2
116
43.6
36
49.3
214
43.3
0.343
I sense that there is a knowledge gap in biochemistry and genetics between previous and recent medical students
85
53.8
145
54.9
41
56.2
271
54.8
0.942
I strongly advise students to adopt a career path in biochemistry and genetics
94
59.5
188
70.9
46
65.7
328
66.9
0.054
I recommend that medical students get more in-depth training in biochemistry and genetics
99
63.1
194
73.8
48
68.6
341
70.0
0.068
The medical school curriculum currently offered in Jordanian universities is lacking in areas of biochemistry and genetics
95
60.1
174
65.4
46
63.9
315
63.6
0.549
Biochemistry and genetics were among my least favourite subjects during medical school
104
66.2
143
54.4
41
57.7
288
59.1
0.057
I believe that the main reason behind “phobia from Biochemistry” among students is that biochemistry depends heavily on abstract concepts that are intellectually challenging
97
61.8
184
69.2
57
80.3
338
68.9
0.019
The best way to motivate students to learn biochemistry is by translating biochemical concepts into relevant clinical scenarios
121
77.1
212
80.3
59
80.8
392
79.4
0.69
I support restructuring the curriculum in the Jordanian medical schools by integrating biochemistry and genetics with bedside teaching
