摘要：Objectives: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to identify the characteristics of effective medical teachers from undergraduate medical students’ perspective. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire specifically prepared to meet the objective of the study was used. The questionnaire required the respondents to rate 13 parameters (professional and personal qualities in the teachers) and responses were based on a 5 point Likert-scale. The data were analysed using SPSS v 13.0. T-test and one way ANOVA were used to compare differences between quantitative variables and the Chi-Square test was used to determine association of categorical variables with the outcome. Results: The total number of participants who recieved the questionnaire were 316, out of which 226 (71.5%) responded. The top three qualities in this study were knowledge of subject (mean=4.5±0.6), enthusiasm (mean=4.3±0.6) and communication skills (mean=4.2±0.6). There was no difference of perceptions based on ethnic background, gender or undergraduate students’ course year. Conclusions: While subject knowledge will undoubtedly be the main asset an effective teacher possesses, it will be incorrect to conclude that it is the only one they need to be effective in the classroom. The results of this study has implications for undergraduate medical education and for faculty developement programmes, as some of the qualities of an effective teacher can be acquired. Identification of these characteristics is vital for improvement in the teaching methodology of the clinical teachers in order to provide a more effective learning environment for the students.
