Table 2 Domain-wise list of items in DREEM-50 that had the highest item-total and domain-total correlations

Students’ perception of learning

The teaching encourages me to be an active learner

The teaching helps to develop my confidence

Students’ perception of teachers

The course organisers are knowledgeable

The course organisers give clear examples

The course organisers have good communication skills with student

Students’ academic self-perception

I feel I am being well prepared for my profession

My problem solving skills are being well developed here

Much of what I have to learn seems relevant to a career in healthcare

Students’ perception of atmosphere

I am able to concentrate well

The atmosphere motivates me as a learner

Students’ social self-perception

There is a good support system for students who get stressed

My social life is good