Effectiveness of Early Clinical Exposure in First M.B.B.S Students
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3
Abstract
Back ground: Early clinical exposure ensures more knowledge about basic sciences, clinical sciences and patient – doctor interactions. Present study was planned to study the impact of early clinical exposure in the knowledge towards anatomy and also interest in studying anatomy. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in first year M.B.B.S 150 students studied in PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre, Coimbatore during the academic year 2013 -14 in Department of Anatomy. Informed consent was taken from the first year M.B.B.S class of 150 students. Pre-test and post-test before and after early clinical exposure sessions were conducted. Feedback also obtained by means of questionnaire. Results: 150 students were attented both pre-test & post-test through multiple choice questions. Comparison between both tests were done. In that, 81.69% students showed increase in knowledge, 15.27% showed same level in knowledge of anatomy. In feedback 98.6% of students mentioned that early clinical exposure was extremely useful. Conclusion: Based on questionnaire and MCQ analysis, the results showed that the knowledge on anatomy and interest in studying anatomy were increased. Combination of experiences may help the students to gain best clinical knowledge, basic science knowledge, clinical skills and helps them to succeed in their medical practice.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. V. Vimala, Dr. Manimegalai, Dr. P. A Kumar
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