Evaluation of student�s Opinion regarding  pharmacology teaching in Mamata Medical College

Dr. Jayasree Tirumalasetty; Dr. Prakash. M; Dr. Shankar. J

Volume : III, Issue : XII, December - 2013

Evaluation of student�s Opinion regarding pharmacology teaching in Mamata Medical College

Dr. Jayasree Tirumalasetty, Dr. Prakash. M, Dr. Shankar. J

Abstract :

This study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, Mamata Medical College, Khammam. Fourth & fifth semester of II MBBS students were included in the study (n=147). A structured validated questionnaire, which consists of 12 questions with 3–10 options was given to each of them. They were asked to select the options which they felt was/were the best. Students were instructed not to reveal their identity in the questionnaire. The completed questionnaires was collected and assessed with the help of faculty. The students’ opinion revealed important information. Many students wanted the use of audiovisual aids and introduction of group discussions. Most of the students are aware that pharmacology as one of the most important subjects in the medical curriculum. They opined that practical classes are more interesting than lectures. The teaching should be problem based and clinically oriented.