 Goal and Objectives  Curriculum  Instructional methods  Evaluation methods  Teaching Faculty  Teaching space  Educational resources Students  Selection  Preparation  Participation Undergraduate Medical Education

Educational Objectives  Knowledge  Clinical Skills  Communication Skills  Management Skills  Self Education and life long learning  Professional development Cont …

Curriculum Features The undergraduate medical curriculum design must:  Integrate clinical and basic sciences.  Have a clear definition of objectives.  Enhance student role and responsibility of his learning.  Provide an opportunity and time for self directed learning, and critical thinking. Cont …

Curriculum Features Curriculum Features  Emphasize team concept and interaction and cooperation between students and teachers.  Include early contact with clinical material and patients.  Provide opportunities for electives to enrich students interests.  Provide an opportunity to do research.  Conduct the evaluation process within the scope of defined objectives.

Curriculum Strategy  Discipline approachorIntegrated system approach  Lecture basedorSmall group teaching  Teacher – centeredor Student - centered  Subject based orProblem based

Curriculum Structure 6 year program divided into 3 phases:  Phase 1 (1 year) – Premedical Phase  Phase 2 (2 years) – Basic Medical Sciences  Phase 3 (3 years) – Clinical Training

Unit 1 English (14 hrs.) IC/AL (4 hrs.) Unit 2 English (10 hrs.) Chemistry (4 hrs.) Biostatistic (1 hr) IC/AL (4 hrs.) Unit 3 English (5 hrs.) Molecules,cells & membranes (6 hrs.) Physics (2 hrs.) Med. Educat. (2hrs.) IC/AL (2 hrs.) Phase 1 - Premedical Phase (Year 1)

Unit 1 Foundation of basic sciences (4 hrs.) Musculoskeletal unit (6 hrs.) IC/AL (2 hrs.) Total = 12 cr. hrs. Unit 2 Blood and Metabolism unit (6 hrs.) Life Cycle (3 hrs.) Introduction to Medicine (1 hr.) IC (Ethics) (2 hrs.) Total = 12 cr.hrs. Unit 3 Cardiorespiratory unit (7 hrs.) Introduction to Medicine (1 hr.) Elective (2 hrs.) IC (1 hr.) Total = 12 cr.hrs. Phase 2 - Basic Medical Sciences (Year 2 and 3) (Year 2)

Unit 4 Gastrointestinal and renal unit (7 hrs.) Clinical epidemiology (2 hrs.) IC/AL (2 hrs.) Unit 5 Neurosciences (8 hrs.) Clinical epidemiology (Research evaluation) (2 hrs.) Clinical Medicine (1 hr.) Unit 6 Microbiology, Immunol. and Infection (8 hrs) Clinical Medicine (1 hr.) Elective (2 hrs.) Phase 2 - Basic Medical Sciences (Year 2 and 3) (Year 3) Total = 11 hrs.

Unit 1 Clinical Medicine & Surgery -1 (6 hrs.) Dermatology (2 hrs.) Psychiatry (2 hrs.) Research (1 hr.) Unit 2 Clinical Medicine & Surgery -2 (6 hrs.) ENT (2 hrs.) Ophthalmology (2 hrs.) Research (1 hr.) Unit 3 Clinical Medicine & Surgery -3 (6 hrs.) Orthopedic Surgery (4 hrs.) Research (1 hrs.) Phase 3 - Clinical Training (Year 4,5,6) (Year 4) Total = 11 hrs.

Unit 4 Pediatrics (12 hrs.) (full time clerkship) Unit 5 Obstetrics and Gynecology (12 hrs.) (full time clerkship) Unit 6 Family Medicine (8 weeks) Emergency Medicine (4 weeks) Phase 3 - Clinical Training (Year 4,5,6) (Year 5)

Unit 7 Internal Medicine (12 hrs.) (Full time clerkship) Unit 8 General Surgery (12 hrs.) (Full time clerkship) Unit 9 Clinical Elective (12 hrs.) Phase 3 - Clinical Training (Year 4,5,6) (Year 6)

Med 223 – Blood and Metabolism 6 ( 2+4 )  Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (Biochemistry)  Anatomy & histology of endocrine glands (Anatomy)  Endocrine physiology (Physiology)  Pathology of endocrine disease(Pathology)  Drugs used in endocrine disease(Pharmacology)  Clinical problems(PBL)

SAT SUN MON TUE WED PBL L L L Lab / Sem PBL Typical Weekly Timetable for Year 2 Lab / Sem

Teaching Methods  Problem-based learning  Small group discussions  Independent study  Some lectures  Laboratory sessions  Clinical teaching  Computer-based learning  Simulated training environments  Interactive simulated patients

Students are not vessels to be filled but candles to be lit.

Curriculum Control and Management  Departmental  Central  Committees

Curriculum Management Faculty board Curriculum committee Office of Medical Education Faculty development Developing Learning resources Developing Computer technology Ongoing curriculum evaluation Dean Assoc. Dean for Academic Affairs Curriculum Operation Committee COC COC for Year 1 COC for Year 2 COC for Year 3 COC for Year 4 COC for Clarkship

Undergraduate Medical Curriculum

Undergraduate Medical Education Areas of study:  Curriculum  Teaching / learning methods  Assessment  Curriculum management

Educational Objectives At the end of the program, the student is expected to :  Possess broad knowledge of the mechanisms of the body in health and disease and understand the theoretical basis of clinical practice.  Have acquired the basic clinical skills required for appropriate patient care.  Have the ability to initiate proper investigations and treatment plans and perform routine procedures appropriate to the setting. Cont …

Educational Objectives Educational Objectives  Have the ability to solve clinical problems, make appropriate decision and address ethical dilemmas in clinical context.  Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.  Show a curiosity and desire to know more, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Cont …

Educational Objectives Educational Objectives  Show an ability to search, retrieve and appraise biomedical literature and integrate acquired knowledge into clinical practice.  Demonstrate a commitment and dedication to patient care.  Behave with integrity, honesty and compassion.