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Background: This study aims to evaluate second year students’ opinions of communication skills training in Ege University Faculty of Medicine. Study results were used in curriculum improvement process of existing communication skills training program. Methods: 179 (70,7%) second year students participated to this study at the 2005-2006 academic year. Data were collected by a form consisting two open ended questions about “education method and content”. Qualitative data analysis steps were followed and gathered themes were compared with and embedded to Kern’s curriculum development steps, in order to be used as a guide for further programme improvement. Results: Eight themes gathered from data were; student satisfaction, program convenience, education method, education material, trainers, education content, education organization, and suggestions. Conclusion: While providing communication skills training, students should be encouraged to active participation; course content should be relevant to real life and small group training opportunities should be provided.

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