Pragmatic solutions for problems in the undergraduate medical programmes in Pakistan

Authors

M A. Bangash

Document Type

Article

Department

Medical College Pakistan

Abstract

Reforms in the Pakistani undergraduate medical education have remained elusive for decades. An attempt is made to highlight the importance of research-oriented education and problem-based learning to Pakistani medical schools. Possible causes are analyzed and implementable solutions are suggested with appropriate references from literature search. An innovative "Research Ladder" approach to implementing a research-oriented curriculum that culminates in attainment of a combined MBBS-BRS degree is also proposed. In the end, techniques for making existing lecture-based learning more interactive are suggested.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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