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Study to Evaluate Attitude, Perception, and Feedback of Pharmacology Teaching-Learning Methodology Among Students Who Completed 2ND M.B.B.S in A Medical College | |
Dr. Deepthi Rani Bodda, Dr. Sachidananda Moorthy, Dr. Yavari Raghu Srinivas | |
Background:Pharmacology is one of the most important subjects which is ever-expanding and ever-changing like other branches of medical science. Although crucial for physicians, is perceived as dry and volatile by medical students. It is one of the most evolving branches in medical sciences and hence, not only concepts but also the teaching and evaluation methods need to be kept under continuous review. The course assessment instruments like feedback from students may help to know about the pros and cons of teaching and assessment methods. Material & Methods: The study was conducted after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Nellimarla. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Pharmacology. Medical students who have completed their Pharmacology examination were surveyed with a pre-validated questionnaire designed for them. The questionnaire included questions on three main categories, i.e., teaching-learning methodology, their perception, and general questions. Suggestions were also asked regarding the quality of good pharmacology teachers and modifications needed in pharmacology teaching methods. Results: 56.4% felt pharmacology is very useful, practically important and interesting, 48.2% of students found chemotherapy as interesting topic. Only 8.7% study pharmacology regularly out of interest while 52.6% reads regularly because of tests/viva and interactive classes. 57.8% wanted to discuss drugs used in special conditions like kidney dysfunction etc. as special topics during class. 50 % found rabbit eye experiment as most interesting but less useful to prescription writing and criticism and correction. 69% liked power point presentation along with black board teaching. Conclusion: This study revealed the positive attitude and perception of students towards Pharmacology. Students gave feedback which helps in making the subject more interesting and useful for them by improving teaching learning methods |
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