Effectiveness of various learning modalities and their value in education and training of residents in neonatology

Saishree  Pradhan; Umamaheswari  Balakrishnan; Prakash  Amboiram

Saishree Pradhan Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Umamaheswari Balakrishnan Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Prakash Amboiram Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Keywords: Learning modalities, Trainees, Students perspective

Abstract

Background: Indian medical education system has undergone a paradigm shift in the learning methodology from time-based, knowledge-centric curriculum to competency-based, outcome and context-oriented system.1,2 The efficacy, students-perspective and teachers-perspective of this is not studied, which will help in fine-tuning the education system, more learner-centric in Indian context.
Aims & objectives: To determine the effectiveness of various learning modalities conducted in our department and their value in education and training of residents in neonatology as perceived by students

References

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2. Narayanan, Varsha. (2022). The New Medical Education Curriculum in India: A Great Initiative with Scope for Further Enhancement. The Indian practitioner. 75. 6.