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Introduction: This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the educational programs at Razi University and Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences to identify differences and similarities in the key dimensions of their curricula.
Methods: This descriptive-comparative study was conducted through a qualitative analysis of 30 official documents related to the educational programs of the two universities. The documents included curricula, regulations, reports, and instructional guidelines, which were collected purposively. Data were extracted based on an analytical checklist and qualitatively analyzed independently by two researchers, whose agreement exceeded 85%, ensuring the credibility of the results.
Results: Razi University, operating under a semester/annual system with a broad and interdisciplinary range of fields, focuses on training research-oriented and specialized graduates with an emphasis on theoretical and project-based education. In contrast, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences offers specialized programs compliant with the Ministry of Health requirements, emphasizing practical training, clinical skills, problem-based learning (PBL), and the use of simulators. For assessment, besides written and oral exams, Kermanshah University utilizes clinical practical exams such as OSCE. Faculty members, educational facilities, and employment opportunities at both universities are aligned with their respective missions. Scoring revealed that Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences has higher ratings in content, teaching methods, evaluation, facilities, faculty, and job opportunities, whereas Razi University scored higher in educational objectives. Conclusion: Given their differing missions, both universities offer aligned and standardized educational programs, which through experience exchange and enhanced collaboration, can contribute to the continuous improvement of higher education quality in the country.
Methods: This descriptive-comparative study was conducted through a qualitative analysis of 30 official documents related to the educational programs of the two universities. The documents included curricula, regulations, reports, and instructional guidelines, which were collected purposively. Data were extracted based on an analytical checklist and qualitatively analyzed independently by two researchers, whose agreement exceeded 85%, ensuring the credibility of the results.
Results: Razi University, operating under a semester/annual system with a broad and interdisciplinary range of fields, focuses on training research-oriented and specialized graduates with an emphasis on theoretical and project-based education. In contrast, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences offers specialized programs compliant with the Ministry of Health requirements, emphasizing practical training, clinical skills, problem-based learning (PBL), and the use of simulators. For assessment, besides written and oral exams, Kermanshah University utilizes clinical practical exams such as OSCE. Faculty members, educational facilities, and employment opportunities at both universities are aligned with their respective missions. Scoring revealed that Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences has higher ratings in content, teaching methods, evaluation, facilities, faculty, and job opportunities, whereas Razi University scored higher in educational objectives. Conclusion: Given their differing missions, both universities offer aligned and standardized educational programs, which through experience exchange and enhanced collaboration, can contribute to the continuous improvement of higher education quality in the country.
Keywords: Educational program, comparative study, Razi University, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, higher education
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