January 2022

September 2022

Main Goals
Respond to educational research questions that require long-term outcome tracking.
Integrate research efforts and prevent recurring or surplus expenses.
Establish a platform for joint collaboration at the university, national, and international levels.

Specific Objectives
Examine the trend of changes in academic motivation throughout the course of study.
Investigate the trend of changes in the quality of educational services from the students’ perspective over the course of study.
Examine baseline variables and their influence on the career fate of graduates.
Investigate the effect of learning models, physical and mental health, self-esteem, and quality of life on the academic progress of medical sciences students.

Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and the universities of the 9th Large Region.

The study is conducted as a census, based on the enrolled population in the educational cohort of students at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, comprising approximately 3500 individuals across four entry groups: Fall (Mehr) and Spring (Bahman) of 2022-2026.

The method of data collection is through electronic questionnaires (Rabbit Registry system) during in-person sessions.
Students will complete the relevant questionnaires for each semester in interaction with the expert by referring to the educational cohort expert stationed in each faculty.

Participating students are followed up throughout their education, and their performance (in various educational, research, student-cultural domains, and mental health indicators) is continuously recorded. After graduation, follow-up continues for at least three years to assess their employment status (in the public or private sector, further education, or migration) after completing their commitment period or military service. To ensure continued participation, regular meetings are held with student representatives and faculty experts (every two months), and students are informed through student representatives, faculty experts, and the university’s educational system.

Demographic, Academic Motivation, Self-Esteem, Learning Styles, Oral Health, General Health, Psychological Distress, Sleep Quality, Personality Traits, Study Habits, Mood Health, Aggression, Emotional Intelligence, Life Orientation, Quality of Life, Test Anxiety, Temperament and Character, Quality of Educational Services, Coping, Anxiety and Depression, Satisfaction with Different Aspects of Life, Attitudes Towards Research, Academic Life Quality, Professional Identity, Mobile Phone Usage, Continuous Stressors, Perceived Stress, Coping Strategies, and Migrant Departure during the Basic Sciences Phase.