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Purpose: The main purpose of this research was to evaluate the physiotherapy undergraduate education programs conducted in Turkey by senior students and the faculty members running the program. Other objectives were to compare the satisfaction levels of students and faculty with the educational program and to determine the satisfaction levels of students with the instructors. Method: This study included 348 senior students enrolled in undergraduate programs at five universities that graduate physiotherapists (mean age: 22.86±1.56 years) and 69 faculty members working in these programs (mean age: 37.38±2.86 years). was included. Participants' opinions about the educational services in their programs were questioned with two surveys. Survey-1 (18 items) consisted of statements reflecting feedback on areas such as the content of the training program and the physical environment. Survey-2 (20 items) was the survey in which students evaluated the instructors. Results: According to the results of Survey-1, the satisfaction levels of students and faculty members were high in the categories of content of the training program, effectiveness of internships and general satisfaction. It was low in the physical environment, equipment adequacy and exam categories. According to the results of Survey-2, students' satisfaction levels were low in the categories of communication skills, examination and grading. It was high in the categories of lesson preparation, professional information and lecture skills. Discussions: The results showed that the feedback of the final class students and teachers should be taken into account in Turkey to improve the quality of physiotherapy education.

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