Abstract:
Introduction. A qualified and skilled medical graduate is required for a healthy nation. A medical graduate
is expected to have the knowledge and clinical abilities to treat a patient in the community after years of
education and a year of internship. The expectations of undergraduate students at universities may have an
impact on how they learn, as well as their performance and contentment in higher education. Searching,
reading, and critically evaluating literature abilities must be taught early in undergraduate education in
order to offer high-quality health care.
Aim of study. The purpose of the study is to make a detailed analysis concerning the Indian medical
students’ expectations they had when they first joined Nicolae Testemitanu SUMPh and now what they get
from Nicolae Testemitanu SUMPh using a self-prepared questionnaire.
Methods and materials. A cross-sectional study with was performed. A questionnaire was sent to Indian
students at Nicolae Testemitanu SUMPh, and the findings were gathered. The survey was completed by
105 students.
Results. Mean age of 105 students participating in the survey was found to be 20 (21%), year of study is
second (18.1%) and third (15%). Among 105 students 44% students responded at a level of 3 out of 5, and
10% responded 5 out of 5 for research opportunities expectations correspond to USMF. 74% and 70%
students are expecting tutoring and mentoring type of support services and Psychological counseling
respectively.as the same time 64% and 55% responded that tutoring and mentoring and Psychological
counselling respectively. According to financial guidance 88% of students are expecting scholarships and
60% are expecting assistance to financial planning. But 50% responded none to the financial guidance
provided by the university and 35% responded to scholarships. About teaching aids 53% are expecting
interactive teaching methods 16% expecting case studies discussions. But 57% responded that presentations
are the teaching methods provided by the university and 21% responded interactive teaching methods.
Considering learning methods, 86% prefer practical training ,73% students responded to individual work
on projects provided by university. Over all expectation meets by students is 3 out of 5 from Nicolae
Testemitanu SUMPh.
Conclusion. According to the study result, an overall expectation from the majority of Indian students is
three out of five.
