An appraisal of topic based integrated learning program in 1st MBBS students of Ashwini Rural Medical College.

Dr. Prafull Kamble; Dr. Vandana Kamble; Dr. Anjali Gosavi

Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2014

An appraisal of topic based integrated learning program in 1st MBBS students of Ashwini Rural Medical College.

Dr. Prafull Kamble, Dr. Vandana Kamble, Dr. Anjali Gosavi

Abstract :

Anatomy and Physiology are considered to be the core subject as far as basic medical sciences for medical undergraduates is concerned. A multi–disciplinary integration was established and a topic–based leaning module was introduced and conducted for the first time in our institution, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Hospital & Research Center (ARMCH&RC), Solapur. Our study was designed to introduce horizontal integration for 1st MBBS students onto a topic of �Pancreas� which was planned, integrated and conducted in our institution by the Departments of Anatomy and Physiology. A pre–ILP and post–ILP MCQ exam was conducted, to assess the effectiveness of the new integrated learning program. Students� feedback was collected and analyzed. 92% of students agree that integrated to be more interesting, 78% agree integrated lectures to be less confusing, 94% agree that integrated lectures help them to understand the topic better than traditional teaching and 91% agree that integrated lectures help them in answering questions in their exams. 79% have agreed to implement current practice of integration. Thus an integrated learning program is feasible within a conventional medical curriculum of an Indian medical college.