Students’ perceptions of the learning environment at a medical school in Korea: comparisons of the most recent 4 years’ results using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM)

Background: The learning environment is an essential factor influencing students’ educational processes and personal quality of life. purpose this study was to examine medical perceptions the at a school over most recent 4 years explore possibilities for reform revision based on results.Methods: Participating students were asked about their using Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire, which distributed first-year, third-year, fourth-year students, representing each period. In total, 349 participated in study. Analysis variance conducted determine differences DREEM scores among periods.Results: There no statistically significant by year period, except teachers atmosphere. However, analysis class 2018 cohort four domains (except academic self-perceptions) total score found be significantly different.Conclusions: Students’ Kosin University College Medicine relatively high. increased from 2019 2022, 2021. Another result that basic science had highest perceptions, whereas clinical lowest perceptions. To improve continuing support emotional stability, motivation, physical environment, social relationships, counseling essential.