Perceptions, attitudes, and curriculum reflections: exploring healthcare students’ engagement with basic medical sciences in Saudi Arabia
Background: Understanding healthcare students' perceptions of basic medical sciences (BMS) and curriculum structure is essential for informed educational reform in Saudi Arabia. This study explored attitudes toward BMS subjects and curriculum design among undergraduate healthcare students across medicine, dentistry, nursing, and applied medical sciences programs. Methods: < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: < 0.001). Conclusion: Students value clinically relevant BMS but show limited career interest. PBL and integrated curricula enhance engagement. Targeted mentorship may strengthen BMS career pathways.
Authors
- Ilango Saraswathi
- Khalid A Al-Hamad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2789-9127)
- Turki F. Almutairi
- AM Joseph
- Jayakumar Saikarthik
- Abdullah Aljuhani
- Hanan Shanab
- Reem Almutairi
Institutions
- Qassim University (SA)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Majmaah University (SA)
- Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina (AF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1791516
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Majmaah University