A STUDY ON STUDENTS FEEDBACK ON THE FOUNDATION COURSE IN FIRST YEAR MBBS CURRICULUM

Abstract

Aim of the Study: To study the students feedback on the short orientation course in first year MBBS curriculum, which was introduced in the institution as per the recommendations of Medical Council of India for the Foundation course. Methodology: 250 First year MBBS students were divided into 7 small groups of 35 to 36 each. They attended a short orientation course over a period of 8 days on a rotation basis. The skills taught include Stress and Time Management, language, communication, use of information technology, National health policies, Biohazard safety, Introduction to the preclinical subjects, Medical literature search, First Aid and Basic life support, Medical ethics and professionalism. The results were analyzed on the 8th day by student’s feedback and debate sessions. Results: Positive feedback of 88.5 to 98.5% was recorded regarding the objectives of the course, contents, presentation, future value of the course in the student’s career by a Questionnaire issued to the students. Remedial measures undertaken for negative Feedback. The course enabled self directed learning of the subjects. Conclusion: The Foundation Course at the beginning of the First phase of the course enables the First year students to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required for all the subsequent phases in MBBS course and later on their medical practice and career.

Authors and Affiliations

Srimathi T| Department Of Anatomy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Corresponding author email: drtsanatsrmc@yahoo.in, arima_tamil@yahoo.co.in

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  • EP ID EP11273
  • DOI 10.5958/2319-5886.2014.00399.3
  • Views 316
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Srimathi T (2014). A STUDY ON STUDENTS FEEDBACK ON THE FOUNDATION COURSE IN FIRST YEAR MBBS CURRICULUM. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS), 3(3), 575-579. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-11273