Quiz in PG teaching: Are we adapted to new methods in learning?

Abstract

Introduction: Traditional methods of teaching residents in medicine are lectures, symposiums, case presentations and CMEs. Students have different levels of attitude about learning and responses to specific environments. A sound understanding of the changing trends in medical education is crucial to the accurate implementation of adequate training protocols which helps in good perception of subject by students. Novel ideas and concepts must pave way for modern methodologies of teaching. Methodology: We administered the peer validated questionnaire to 30 Junior residents(JRs) who participated in the quiz on Diabetes. JRs were informed about quiz 10 days prior and adequate material was shared with them. Results: More than half of the students (56.7%) responded that the quiz was better enjoyed than discussing the similar topic in class room teaching, maximum students (86.7%) responded that the quiz should be inculcated in postgraduate curriculum. Conclusion: This kind of novel methods helps the students to have good understanding and perception of the subject rather than routine teaching methods and helps to make an impact.