IJAR.2019.155

Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 7; Issue 2.2 (May 2019)

Page No.: 6509-6515

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2019.155

A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF PERSPECTIVES OF CLINICIANS ON EXPECTED ANATOMICAL KNOWLEDGE OF AN INDIAN MEDICAL GRADUATE FOR SAFE CLINICAL PRACTICE

C.Swathi Poornima.

Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dr.Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Chinnaoutapalli, Gannavaram mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Address for Correspondence: Dr.C.Swathi Poornima, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dr.Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Chinnaoutapalli, Gannavaram mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh-521286, India. Mobile no: 9701199777 E-Mail: swathi79poornima@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

Background: Anatomy is the basic science discipline dealt for 1st M.B.B.S for the first two semesters. Detailed knowledge of human anatomy is a must for clinical examination and diagnosis. Students tend to memorize the subject with rote-learning without much emphasis on clinical application. An attempt has been made to collect and analyze the perspectives and opinions of clinicians regarding the anatomical knowledge and competencies to be attained by a medical graduate for safe clinical practice.

Materials and Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with in depth interviews of 20 clinicians of various specialties of Dr.PSIMS&RF. Data was collected, documented, collated and categorized into themes and sub-themes (THEMATIC ANALYSIS).

Results: The main themes derived from data included curriculum of 1st MBBS course, teaching learning methods and competencies to be attained. Some of the sub-themes categorized under the themes included, increase in course duration, not a need for early clinical exposure in present scenario, incorporation of surface anatomy and radiology in the curriculum, broad emphasis on clinical application with integration of clinical and basic sciences. Others included promotion of use of latest gadgets and frequent revision in clinics. Self-directed learning and critical appraisal of medical literature were the predominant competencies identified.

Conclusions: The present study clearly states a slight modification of present curriculum, introduction of advanced T-L methods and impressing upon major competencies as self-directed learning and better understanding of medical education.

Key words: Curriculum, Clinical Practice, Themes, Clinical Application.

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Cite this article: C.Swathi Poornima. A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF PERSPECTIVES OF CLINICIANS ON EXPECTED ANATOMICAL KNOWLEDGE OF AN INDIAN MEDICAL GRADUATE FOR SAFE CLINICAL PRACTICE. Int J Anat Res 2019;7(2.2):6509-6515. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2019.155