Evaluation of integrated teaching among undergraduate medical students: A step towards competency-based medical education.

  • Dr. Rajesh Gupta Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Dr. Sameer Sathe Professor, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Dr. Mukesh Pandey Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Dr. Abhishek Mehta Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2020.i08.11
Keywords: Integrated teaching, Competency, Medical education, Undergraduate

Abstract

Background: Didactic lectures are one of the most widely used teaching methods in Indian Medical Colleges.

Aim & Objective: To evaluate integrated teaching in medical education assessing existing knowledge of medical students' inappropriate breastfeeding practices.

Methodology: This was an observational cross-sectional study. Participants were second phase medical students.

Results: A total of 63 students were assessed for the topic with pretest and post-test.

Conclusion: Statistically significant absolute learning gain was observed for integrated teaching. Integrated teaching has been appreciated and accepted by undergraduate medical students to improve their learning.

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DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2020.i08.11
Published: 2020-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Dr. Sameer Sathe, Dr. Mukesh Pandey, & Dr. Abhishek Mehta. (2020). Evaluation of integrated teaching among undergraduate medical students: A step towards competency-based medical education. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 7(8), 452-455. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2020.i08.11
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Vol 7 No 8 (2020): Nov-Dec
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Short Communication

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