Factors predicting unsatisfactory work performance among medical interns

Abstract

interns, 2 restructuring of internship programme, 1 introduction of the mentor-mentee programme and flexi-shift system. 3 The significance of interpersonal skills and coping skills predicting work performance showed the importance of these elements in internship programme. ConclusionThis study showed that interpersonal skills were associated with lower odds for unsatisfactory work performance, while the avoidant coping style was associated with higher odds for unsatisfactory work performance among medical interns in Malaysia. Further study may need to be done on the role of interpersonal skills and coping styles on the quality of work performance among medical interns in Malaysia. The results suggested that medical schools increase efforts to improve preparedness in interpersonal skills and positive coping skills among medical students, which will help them to perform better as medical interns of the future.