Preferences and perceptions of teaching and learning methods of preclinical medical students

Background and objectives: Teaching methods used in medical education should be evaluated from time to time to improve the quality of future doctors. So, this study was conducted to know the preclinical student’s preferences and perception about the current teaching and learning process. Methods: The present study was conducted at Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Shahabad among 150 students of second year MBBS course. A predesigned and prevalidated questionnaire was used to assess students’ preferences and perception of teaching, learning and assessment methods. Students’ opinion about the quality of a good teacher was also sought. Results: Out of 150 students, 54% and 62% chose lecture and chalk and board combined with power point presentation (PPT) respectively as the most preferred teaching method and aid. About half (53%) of the students chose written assessments as the most preferred assessment method. Very few students (6%) expressed that ability to generate curiosity in students as a quality of a good teacher. Conclusion: The present study suggested that lectures by chalk and board supported by PPT and written assessment were the most preferred teaching learning and assessment methods. IMC J Med Sci 2022; 16(1): 010 *Correspondence: Rashmi Chandel, Department of Physiology, Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Shahabad, India. Email: unique_ras@rediffmail.com