Financial status of medical students in Institute of Medicine

Authors

  • V.R. Bhatta Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Author
  • A.B. Joshi Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University Author
  • A.J. Jha Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University Author
  • P. Parajuli Nepalgunj Medical College Author
  • S. Koirala Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.312

Keywords:

Financial status, medical students

Abstract

Background: Underrepresentation of students from low-income families at the Institute of Medicine in Maharajgunj (IOM) has been generally assumed. This study aims to assess the financial status of medical students at IOM to test the accuracy of that assumption.

Methods: The study was conducted among 24th and 25th batch of students of IOM using pre-formed questionnaire.

Results: The majority of students studying in IOM thought they have average to strong financial status and they felt little to no financial stress.

Conclusion: Students from low income families are underrepresented in IOM.

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Published

2007-12-31

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2007): Journal of Institute of Medicine

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Bhatta, V., Joshi, A., Jha, A., Parajuli, P., & Koirala, S. (2007). Financial status of medical students in Institute of Medicine. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 29(3), 36-39. https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.312

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