Comparative Study of Malaysian Medical Students’ Empathy Scores Between Preclinical and Clinical Training

This study aims to compare the empathy scores of Malaysian medical students between preclinical and clinical training, identify predictive factors for empathic behaviour. In this cross-sectional study, student version Jefferson Scale Empathy (JSE-S) was distributed at Quest International University (QIU), Malaysia. The JSE-S are analysed using independent t-tests determine any significant difference training. We use a one-way ANOVA test influencing students’ levels. A total 85% responded questionnaires. mean QIU is 106.2 (M = 106.2, SD 13.5). Female have significantly higher than males (F(1,240) 8.32, p 0.004). compassionate domain increased with an increase in year school (F(4,237) 3.135, 0.015). Compared had statistically care (t(240) –2.08, 0.039). general, exhibited increasing trend across their Interestingly, compared students, affective (compassionate care) whereas cognitive remained unchanged. suggest including courses on training curriculum.