Quality research in Indian medical colleges and teaching institutions

Tullu, Milind S.; Karande, Sunil

doi:10.4103/0022-3859.192666

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“…Preliminary data suggest that only a handful of institutes, majority of them publicly funded, account for the bulk of the research output in India. [ 12 13 ] Overwhelming clinical burden leaving little time for academic activities, lack of guidance and inadequate institutional support in the form of research grants and infrastructure are common underlying reasons. Many respondents in our survey (77.87%) lacked prior experience in clinical research, which reflected a need to incorporate greater research-related activities in postgraduate medical curricula.…”

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Real-world perspective on career of pharmaceutical physicians in India: A working report (2018)

Lahiry

Gattu

2020

Perspect Clin Res

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Background: Pharmaceutical physicians support drug development in various capacities and contribute tremendously to the healthcare system. However, there is lack of substantial information on career progression of pharmaceutical physicians in India. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey involved distribution of a questionnaire via internet, to be self-administered and returned electronically from March 1, 2018, to May 31, 2018 (3 months). Respondents were pharmaceutical physicians from India. Results: Of the 410 surveyed across 32 specialties, 197 completed responses (48%) were analyzed. Top physician specialty noted was Pharmacology . Medical Advisors constituted bulk responders. Oncology and Medical Affairs were the preferred therapeutic segment and portfolio, respectively. Medical affairs also recorded the highest physician recruitment and retention figures. Majority cited a need for Pharmaceutical Medicine as a specialty curriculum in India. ‘MBA’ was perceived to be nonenabling for entry-level hires; sensitization through ‘industry apprenticeship’ was highly recommended in this regard. Better work–life balance and aversion to clinical work were top reasons for physician influx in the industry. Important challenges at workplace included diversified work and difficult colleagues . Work-related issues were a common basis for most job attritions. Annual compensation figures ranged from INR 10–20 Lakhs (at entry-level) to INR 30–40 Lakhs (at senior-manager level); however, salary dissatisfaction was prevalent (58%). Lack of information and aversion to corporate work culture were top reasons for physician hesitancy when considering career options in the pharmaceutical industry. Conclusion: A career in pharmaceutical medicine has tremendous scope for young medical graduates. One should thoroughly explore such career option and inculcate a learner-centric approach.

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Real-world perspective on career of pharmaceutical physicians in India: A working report (2018)

Lahiry

Gattu

2020

Perspect Clin Res

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“…Many educationists had advocated persistently the need to improve research in Indian medical schools. [ 6 11 18 23 24 25 ] It is blatant to evaluate how India fared in medical research considering resources, educational environment and students' attitudes. India's contribution to worldwide biomedical research was just about 2%.…”

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Research Methodology Course for Postgraduate Students by National Medical Commission

Phatak¹

2021

Journal of Mid-Life Health

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After decades of administrative hibernation, the Medical Council of India (MCI), now National Medical Commission (NMC), started deliberating on reforms in medical education a few years back. The MCI/NMC introduced vertical corrective actions, yet there is a need for horizontal integration, and these measures require adequate guidance on implementation strategies. All postgraduate medical students must conduct a research project as a “Thesis.” This crucial opportunity to instill scientific thinking is excellent, along with patient care and clinical training. This opportunity has a long-term impact on clinical practice and research and development in medicine if implemented well. To enforce this step, the Board of Governor introduced a compulsory course in basic research methods for all postgraduate medical students, but alas, without adequate deliberations on implementation and complementary mechanisms. This critical review provides a brief history of the evolution of medicine and medical education in India and reforms in medical education. Further, it presents a balanced critique of the process, intending to brainstorm in improving the process and achieving the expected outcome from this course. Albeit many relevant issues need attention, this article will focus mainly on ways to leverage infrastructure optimally to imbibe scientific thinking in medical students of India with cursory deliberation of the relevant issues.

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“…2,3 The diverse population demography and differences in the disease pattern also warrant that we have quality research covering Indian population. 4 The then regulator of medical education, Medical Council of India (MCI), duly recognized the importance of research to improve teaching and health care and has given various guidelines since 2009, and modified them in 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2019. 5 While the intent was good, the guidelines prompted medical teachers to simply publish-with neither the teachers nor the institutions having any concern for the quality.…”

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Can We Consider Scholarship of Teaching Learning Rather than Focusing Only on Publications for Recognition of Medical Teachers by National Medical Commission?

Singh

Gupta

2021

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Quality research in Indian medical colleges and teaching institutions

Cited by 19 publications

References 15 publications

Real-world perspective on career of pharmaceutical physicians in India: A working report (2018)

Real-world perspective on career of pharmaceutical physicians in India: A working report (2018)

Research Methodology Course for Postgraduate Students by National Medical Commission

Can We Consider Scholarship of Teaching Learning Rather than Focusing Only on Publications for Recognition of Medical Teachers by National Medical Commission?

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