tailieunhanh - Inception and insights of interactive vertical integrated teaching for undergraduates in medical curriculum

Integrated teaching links the basic sciences and clinical subjects to get in depth knowledge. It is exciting and motivates learning. This study was conducted to know the insights of integrated teaching and learning experiences of students in medical curriculum. A prospective qualitative study was conducted involving 64 participants through purposive sampling. After ethical clearance students were briefed about integrated teaching and project. Topic based interactive vertically integrated module was prepared by involving faculty of Microbiology, Pathology, Preventive and Social Medicine, Pulmonary medicine and general Medicine. Interactive teaching learning methods like picture prompt, interactive video, group test and MCQ were included in the module. Pre validated questionnaire was used to obtain feedback from students which included closed ended (on likert scale) and few open ended questions. Data from questionnaire was compiled and analysed. students strongly agreed that integrated teaching linked basic sciences and clinical subjects. Among interactive teaching learning methods, interactive videos helped to a greater extent followed by MCQ, picture prompt and group test. students expressed there was improvement in overall knowledge related to topic due to integration. participants wanted repetition of integrated teaching once in a month. Integrated teaching proved to be intriguing and involving for students. The study showed students were having positive attitude towards integrated teaching. | Inception and insights of interactive vertical integrated teaching for undergraduates in medical curriculum