Role of basic sciences in making of a clinician: Perspectives of medical students from North India

Yograj, Sabita; Bhat, Anjali Nadir; Gupta, Rajiv Kumar; Gupta, Geetika; Kalsotra, Leela

doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_66_19

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“…There were several studies that reported the inability of the students to recall the information and knowledge gathered from basic science subjects. [ 1 10 ] The probable underlying cause could be the huge divergent syllabus of basic science subjects in the medical curriculum. However, lack of knowledge about the clinical applications of the basic science subjects along with inadequate vertical integration made it more difficult to reproduce and recall among students.…”

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Perception of undergraduate medical students on learning physiology: A descriptive cross-sectional study in a medical school of South India

Ashwathy,

Avanthi,

Narayanam

et al. 2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Understanding the various principles in physiology is very important for medical students to apply their knowledge in clinical practice. Most of the students learn physiology just to clear exams. There is a need to understand the student’s perception on the significance of learning physiology in medical colleges, its role in clinical practice, research, and the subject of career choice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in a medical college in Karnataka, India. A total of 100 medical students studying in year 2 MBBS were enrolled into the study. Responses were collected, validated, and analyzed to understand the perception. RESULTS: All the participants (100%) felt physiology is an important subject in the medical curriculum and 93% of participants felt physiology knowledge was essential to become a better doctor. It was observed that 48% of the participants were interested in pursuing research in physiology and only 24% of the participants agreed on considering physiology as a carrier option. CONCLUSIONS: Medical students perceived physiology as an important and interesting subject in the medical curriculum. However, only few of the students were inclined to do research in physiology and agreed on pursuing physiology as a carrier option. The scope of study in physiology is vast due to the large variety of interdisciplinary topics included in different systems. Subsequent decrease in job opportunity, lack of awareness of research opportunities, and lower pay scale in the medical colleges in India lead to less interest in students for considering physiology as a carrier option.

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Perception of undergraduate medical students on learning physiology: A descriptive cross-sectional study in a medical school of South India

Ashwathy,

Avanthi,

Narayanam

et al. 2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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“…[ 13 ] Basic sciences that is anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry form the background foundation and help to better understand the clinical sciences. [ 14 ] Repeated early assessments help to better understand the topics and online self-assisted assessment help improve teacher student relationship with frequent feedbacks.…”

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Importance of online self-assisted assessments for medical students in knowledge acquisition

Poleneni¹,

Chandrupatla

2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Assessment is an important aspect of teaching and learning in medical education. Regular early assessments create scope for improvement in students, and this digital era technology should be utilized for ease of administration. E-assessment involves the usage of technology to create, deliver, collect, and provide feedback to the students. The present study aims to understand the importance of online assessment and the preference of students with difficulties faced and the methods of improvement. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted among fifty-six undergraduate medical students, where forty-five objective structured practical questions (OSPEs) were administered to the students in anatomy. After the assessment, feedback was collected in the form of a fifteen-item questionnaire. The responses were graded using a five-point Likert scale and represented in the graphs using Microsoft Excel software. RESULTS: The feedback collected has the following responses. The prosected specimen pictures used in the exam, with pointers and markers, were clear and oriented for which 77% agreed, the pointers and markers were clear and easy to identify for which 79% agreed, and 66% preferred the traditional method of assessment over the online mode of assessment and 48% were neutral on the question of whether E-assessment improves knowledge and skills. Most of the students preferred the traditional method of assessment over the online method of assessment. CONCLUSIONS: Traditional methods of teaching or assessment cannot be replaced by online methods, but technology can be utilized as an addition to regular mode to improve the outcome. Regular early formative assessments help teachers to understand areas of deficiency and help students in improvement. E-assessment can be adapted for formative assessment and regular practice because of their ease of administering and providing feedback simultaneously.

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“…"The concept of "cognitive integration" emphasizes the value of basic science in establishment of critical connections with clinical signs and symptoms" [2]. In terms of the importance of basic concepts masteringfor understanding of biological processes in normality and pathology, as well as the need to provide in education the process of continuous use of fundamental knowledge throughout the entire course of study at a medical university and their integration with clinical application is emphasized by all researchers of this problem [2][3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

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“…Thus, the fact that the study of natural sciences gives a firm foundation for further professional training is generally recognized. However, an actual scientific problem is the study of the longevity of the acquired basic knowledge, the ability to use them quickly, "spontaneously formulating fundamental scientific knowledge in clinical considerations" [2,4]. There is a widespread among doctors and medical teachersopinionthat a significant It is known that ensuring the quality of medical education can only be achieved by observation of the principles of continuity and unity of education.…”

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Ways of Strengthening Integrative Links Between Fundamental and Professional Disciplines of Medical Education

Ivanchenko

Melnikova

Lukina

et al. 2023

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Role of basic sciences in making of a clinician: Perspectives of medical students from North India

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Perception of undergraduate medical students on learning physiology: A descriptive cross-sectional study in a medical school of South India

Perception of undergraduate medical students on learning physiology: A descriptive cross-sectional study in a medical school of South India

Importance of online self-assisted assessments for medical students in knowledge acquisition

Ways of Strengthening Integrative Links Between Fundamental and Professional Disciplines of Medical Education

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