Perception for Traditional and Competency Based Educational environment among medical students of GMC Haldwani, Nainital: A Mixed-method Cross-sectional study
Keywords:
CBME , Perception, educational environment, , DREEMAbstract
Context: Environmental measurement has drawn some attention in the context of health professional education with special focus on its effects on student outcomes. We sought to clarify the impact of CBME (Competency Based Medical Education) modules on the learning environment. An understanding of the educational program environment can help improve quality assurance.
Aim: To study perception for traditional and competency based educational environment among medical students of GMC Haldwani.
Material and Methods:
It is a mixed method Cross-sectional study conducted at Government Medical College Haldwani from January-March 2024. In this study, the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) tool was used for medical students of traditional batch 2018 and CBME batch 2020.
Statistical analysis used: Scores obtained were expressed as mean ± Standard Deviation and analysed using Chi-square test. P-value < 0.05 was considered as significant.
Results:The mean DREEM scores in this study were 120/200 for batch 2018 and 126/200 for batch 2020. The CBME batch students were found to be little more satisfied with learning environment compared to traditional batch students. Reduction in duration of lectures and more research oriented teaching was suggested. More student-centered activities like hospital visits and discussions of clinical scenarios were recommended. In social self perception, hostel rules to be relaxed more along with adding more of extra curricular activities were suggested.
Conclusion: Both group of students had a positive perception of their learning environment. In this study there were many strengths perceived by the students of CBME curriculum along with the suggestions for further improvement.
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