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Abstract : Purpose: The Peer Visiting model is a new model for educational assessment in postgraduate training in Family Medicine. In this paper we describe the model and a qualitative study designed to determine: First, how the model is perceived by the preceptors and their residents and second, whether or not preceptors and res..

My opinion: Abstract: Xavier University School of Medicine is a private medical school in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean mainly admitting students from the United States and Canada to the undergraduate medical (MD) course. Recently the school is in the process of modifying its curriculum in line with its objective of creating leaders in ..

My opinion: In recent years there has been a lot of emphasis on ‘active’ learning strategies carried out in small groups. While many medical school faculties are interested in adopting small group learning strategies, doubts and concerns remain especially in developing countries. Among these are fitting these activitie..

My opinion: Abstract: Medical student assessment has received a lot of attention recently. The issues of objectivity and subjectivity and extrapolating the results of assessment to actual conditions of practice are important. In both Nepal and the Caribbean the basic science subjects are taught during the first two years of the u..

Abstract: Objective: With the development of the field of medicine, the diagnostic and applied techniques of medical sciences are having a more proactive role in helping this development. In order to address this need, this research proposes Early Clinical Education (ECE) as an innovative learning style that will encourage the s..

Abstract : Introduction:Junior doctors had acquired knowledge and skills in the past using weekly specialty based teaching sessions and on the job learning.They currently learn on the job as before (with the restraints of less working hours). However, generic hospital wide teaching programmes have replaced the specialty teaching ..

Abstract: Objective: To determine the construct validity and the internal consistency of the Postgraduate Stressor Questionnaire (PSQ) among postgraduate medical trainees hence in the future it could be used as a valid and reliable instrument to identify stressors among them. Methods: Items of the PSQ were derived from a review ..

My opinion: South Asia has a good proportion of the world’s medical schools and creates a large percentage of the world’s health manpower. The examination pattern remains largely traditional and emphasizes factual knowledge and mastery of information. Rote learning is emphasized throughout school in South Asia. Educat..

Abstract : Introduction: The expected knowledge base required for newly qualified laboratory technicians in practice setting is immense. However it is almost impossible to include all the information required at entry into professional practice into the teaching curricula. Problem based learning (PBL) is intended to develop lifel..

Abstract: Objective: To determine the internal consistency and construct validity of the AL-i among first year medical students. Methods: Cross sectional study was done on 196 first year medical student in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The items of AL-i were framed based on the adult learning principles. The Cronbach&rsquo..