Effect of personality development program for medical and nursing students: A pilot study.
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2015-01
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Background: Personal development is an ongoing but complex process and it is
crucial for the medical educator to recognize the trait and design the training for optimal
development of students. Though importance of human personality is widely
recognized for functional efficiency of an individual and organization, but its
recognition is grossly missing from medical curriculum.
Aim: To organize and evaluate the 'Personality Development Program' for medical and
nursing students.
Methods: First year medical and nursing students were recruited through total
enumeration method. 'Personality development program' was conducted by a trained
psychologist and it was evaluated through 'partially open ended anonymous structured
feedback'.
Results: Majority of the students found this program relevant, comprehensive and
purposeful. Again majority had perceived some improvement in their confidence and
level of communication, interpersonal relationships, planned time schedule, emotional
confidence, and better stress management. They have also narrated shortcomings of the
program along with some constructive suggestions.
Conclusion: This preliminary attempt for personality development was highly
appreciated by the students as well as their supervisors as a means to professional
development. It further emphasizes the vital need of ongoing programs both for
enhancing personality and professionalism.
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Personality development, enhancement, medical and nursing students
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Nebhinani Naresh, Ghatak Surajit, Singh Kuldeep, Misra Sanjeev, Bhagat Om Lata, Garg Ritu. Effect of personality development program for medical and nursing students: A pilot study. Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India). 2015 Jan-June; 51(1&2): 13-19.