Conclusion Our study suggests that medical students lack
confidence to perform various clinical procedures, particularly
those related to surgical interventions. To improve students’
confidence, clinical curriculum should include either
more hours of practical work or ensure closer supervision
of practical training in wards
ρ=0.039; P=0.460) and the average mark did not
correlate with the self-perceived readiness to work with
patients (Spearman’s ρ=-0.048; P=0.365).