Medical Education Then and Now

Abstract

We need to inculcate the research attitude with substance and encourage research during studentship and internship. Publishing articles and presentations of posters will do a lot of good for their research aptitude. While evaluating UG and PG students, OSCE, OSPE, OSLER, 360 degrees assessment, DOPS - direct observation of professional skills, PEER assessment tool, and miniCEX and case vignettes are the methods comparable to Western education. The recent Covid pandemic has taken a toll on our education system in general and medical education in particular. Students, by and large, like traditional teaching to understand pathogenesis, but prefer small-group teaching for practical skills, e.g., NRP, biopsy procedures, hands-on training like IV catheter insertion or ICD insertion. This will evolve our system to international standards and Indian medical graduates will be able to participate globally and earn laurels for the country.