Competency-based Medical Education: Perspectives from Students' Lens: A Cross-sectional Study among Undergraduate Medical Students.

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Annals of African Medicine Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-04 DOI:10.4103/aam.aam_139_24

Sayali Bhagat, Samarthya Dongre, Yamini Pusdekar

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Abstract

Introduction: This study assesses the perception and challenges faced by medical students in adapting to India's competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum. The curriculum is gradually being accepted nationwide. Students and faculty are continuously trying to implement all components of CBME in their practical and theory classes.

Objective: The research aims to provide insights into students' perceptions and challenges for the newly implemented CBME curriculum.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among MBBS students at our medical college from 2019 batch onward. A questionnaire was sent using Google Forms and 293 responses were recorded. Data analysis was done using MS Excel.

Results: The distribution of students across batches showed that 2019 and 2020 batches were the largest cohorts, comprising 39% and 37% respectively, followed by 2022 (14%) and 2021 (10%). The majority recognized the importance and achievement of the foundation course (73.4% and 75.5%, respectively). Attitude, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) was deemed necessary (79.8%) and contributed to doctor-patient relationships (43%). Early clinical exposure (ECE) was valued for interest and learning (87.3%), and practical technique like Objective Structured Clinical Examination was favored (83.9%). Challenges included time constraints for theory papers, finishing logbooks, limited self-study time, mental burnout, and coping with numerous competencies. ECE and integrated teaching were seen as pivotal for academic success, whereas AETCOM was acknowledged for its academic contribution.

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以能力为本的医学教育：以学生为视角的横断面研究。

引言：本研究评估了医学生在适应印度能力为基础的医学教育（CBME）课程时所面临的认知和挑战。该课程逐渐在全国范围内被接受。学生和教师不断尝试在他们的实践和理论课程中实施CBME的所有组成部分。目的：本研究旨在了解学生对新实施的CBME课程的看法和挑战。方法：采用横断面研究方法，对我院2019年以来的MBBS学生进行调查。采用谷歌表格发送问卷，记录293份回答。使用MS Excel进行数据分析。结果：学生的批次分布显示，2019年和2020年批次是最大的队列，分别占39%和37%，其次是2022年（14%）和2021年（10%）。大多数人认为基础课程的重要性和成就（分别为73.4%和75.5%）。态度、道德和沟通（AETCOM）被认为是必要的（79.8%），并有助于医患关系（43%）。重视早期临床暴露（ECE）的兴趣和学习（87.3%），重视客观结构化临床检查等实用技术（83.9%）。挑战包括理论论文的时间限制，完成日志，有限的自学时间，精神崩溃，以及应对各种能力。欧洲经委会和综合教学被视为学业成功的关键，而AETCOM则因其学术贡献而得到认可。

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期刊介绍： The Annals of African Medicine is published by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria and the Annals of African Medicine Society. The Journal is intended to serve as a medium for the publication of research findings in the broad field of Medicine in Africa and other developing countries, and elsewhere which have relevance to Africa. It will serve as a source of information on the state of the art of Medicine in Africa, for continuing education for doctors in Africa and other developing countries, and also for the publication of meetings and conferences. The journal will publish articles I any field of Medicine and other fields which have relevance or implications for Medicine.