Competency Based Medical Education: An Overview and Application in Pathology
Shruti Vimal *
Department of Pathology, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale, Pune, India.
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Abstract
Introduction: The Competency-based curriculum is the turning point in medical education and holds much potential in the current trends of medical transformation in India. It provides an outcome-based approach with the integration of knowledge, skills, attitude, values, and ethics. In comparison to the older curriculum, it differs in clarity, cohesion and has a comprehensive approach.
Methods: The study aims to discuss and evaluate in detail the process and establishment of a competency-based medical curriculum in the pathology department and highlights the ups and downs of the experience. It was set up following the guidelines provided by NMC under competency-based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian medical graduate, state university guidelines references from the internet, and peer review from other institutions.
Results: The new curriculum has bought many positive changes and requires a radical change in the approach of faculty, institution, and students.
Discussion: General preparedness, outgoing and flexible attitude, consistency, and long-term commitment to a transformation from being a facilitator will be the prime needs to make the new “Indian medical graduate.”
Keywords: Medical education, pathology, medical graduate, lecture preparation, caregiver