Razi Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Training of PhD student as future faculty member need to planning base on systematic need assessment. The aim of present study was assessed educational needs of PhD student`s medical faculty in Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Methods: In a descriptive study, 87 PhD student teaching in Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected by random stratified sampling and completed a 16 item questionnaire as self-administered. The questionnaire was about their skills and educational needs in teaching methods. This questionnaire was assessed (need α=0.95, skill α= 0.86). The data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, and linear regression.

Results: The Response rate was 100%. PhD student had educational needs in all 16 areas under investigation. They considered their skills at familiar without implementation. (3.98:5). Priority need`s student was organized presentation and motivation method in teaching. the lowest skill`s student was in student assessment Field. The results showed no significant relationship between the subjects' skills and educational needs, and their demographic characteristics.

Conclusion: Considering educational need of PhD student, teaching skill workshop base on their needs is necessary in training teacher