Perception of Stakeholders on the Implementation of Integrated Teaching Module in a Medical College at Puducherry – Cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background & Objectives: Integrated teaching is an educational approach that combines various disciplines of medicine, into a cohesive curriculum which fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and prepares students for the complexities of healthcare practice. This study was conducted to assess the perception of Faculty and Final MBBS Part – I students on the implementation of Integrated Teaching Module as a part of their teaching curriculum.
Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted among 47 Faculty and 127 Final MBBS Part – I students via separate Google forms after approval from Scientific Research Committee and Institutional Ethical Committee.
Results: Total of 47 Faculty responses in which 76.6% comfortable and satisfactory lectures; 89.4% - relevant topics chosen; 70.2% time-saving;66% - was useful for both theory and practical; 87.2% creates interest into contents and 85.1% - important topics are covered, while 23.4% - faculty transitions were time-consuming. Total of 127 Student responses - 56.7% - engaging and interactive lectures; 66.1% improved their understanding of the subject; 57.5% stimulated analytical thinking; 70.9% - alignment of the content with the students' academic and professional needs; 74% need to incorporate lab and clinical exercises; 66.9% agreed for its inclusion in the routine curriculum.
Interpretation and Conclusions: Integrated teaching method allows the student to develop the skills in investigation, analysis and also to perceive the patient as a whole and acts as a bridge for connecting knowledge and practices.