In addition to the conventional Knowledge Skill Scale (K. S scale) evaluated by examinations and reports, the Attitude Scale (AT scale) has been introduced for the final summative eavaluation in the public health course, in order to make medical students learn the importance of social manners as doctors; for example, punctuality in completing the report assignment and participation in obligatory seminars.
The authors observed that after introduction of the AT scale, the students' AT scales improved during the next three years. The proper role of the introduction of the two -dimensional criteria (K. S scale and AT scale) in the public health course is discussed.
