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background textbooks constitute foundational component medical education imperative conduct rigorous evaluation efficacy examining fundamental elements tools utilized within textbooks multiple factors may alter effectiveness components materials methods conducted crosssectional surveybased study 251 subjects anonymously rated effectiveness different tools elementsfactors used medical textbooks using 5point likert scales population surveyed included year 1 5 medical students alfaisal university students admitted medical school directly high school approximately equal maletofemale admission rate students asked rate effectiveness following tools chapter summary endofchapter questions tables contents graphic elements diagrams tables flowcharts mind maps sidebars links online resources admission asked rate textbooks regarding following elementsfactors text clarity directness concept intended flow ideas language complexity clinical vertical multidisciplinary horizontal integration chisquare posthoc spearmans correlation kruskallwallis tests used statistical analysis determine differences correlations students selfratings different variables results students rated tools diagrams graphic elements effective graphic elements rated significantly effective first fourthyear students corresponds exposed new environments first exposure study medicine first exposure clinical clerkship indicating effectiveness introducing new concepts setting change furthermore endofchapter summaries questions rated significantly effective females p005 aim behind using textbooks frequency might governed students rate textbooks regarding multiple elements factors including directness concept intended flow ideas language complexity interestingly findings consistent throughout grade point average groups discussion rising age elearning study shows tools employed textbooks remain effective findings partially consistent existing literature underscores correlations demographic variables learning styles show effectiveness various tools employed textbooks vary depending educational setting demographic factors generally impact students perceptions tool effectiveness genderspecific differences observed perceived effectiveness endofchapter summaries questions female students rating effective aligns existing literature conclusions study shows students still perceive tools employed textbooks effective perceived effectiveness various tools utilized within textbooks may influenced certain demographic factors settings graphics often proving efficacious study provides valuable insights authors medical textbooks helping optimize usage various tools considering specific characteristics requirements intended audience