Medical Education Unit
Background
The Medical Education Unit has been the pioneer in the field of training medical teachers and was established to promote training of health care professionals in educational science and technology and to apply systematic educational planning to medical education. The faculties in the department are trained at St John Medical College, Bangalore which is the nodal centre. The Department has been conducting the Medical education technology training since its inception. The department is committed by conducting faculty development programs such as MCI Revised Basic Course Workshop (RBCW) in Medical Education Technologies, MCI Attitude Ethics and Communication Module (AETCOM) and Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP).
In addition to the above, the department of medical education conducts annual programmes such as Training Course on teaching technology for Dental faculties and Senior Residents. It also conducts Interns Orientation Programme on Quality Care, Postgraduate Orientation Programme on synopsis and dissertation writing, Research Methodology workshop and Foundation Course for first year MBBS students. Induction program for the fresh appointees will be conducted regarding teaching technologies. The skills lab in the Department of Medical Education provides hand-on training for the faculty, students and residents in simulation-based education for developing clinical and decision-making skills. The department undertakes specific roles in planning and guiding the curriculum committee in curriculum development. The overall responsibility of implementing and monitoring the curriculum is by the medical education unit. It also provides support to DNB postgraduates of District hospital.
Vision
To make the Medical Education Unit as one of the Nodal Centre for Health Profession Education.
Mission
To promote excellence in faculty development for quality medical education and professionalism.
Objectives
- To serve as a central department to monitor the teaching, learning and assessment processes of the Institute.
- Recommend policies and provide educational solutions to ensure standard of teaching learning, assessment and evaluation and student support services.
- Support periodic review of curriculum.
- Provide teaching assistance in imparting educational science for students of medical and Dental sciences.
- Conduct professional development programmes.
- Support research in medical education.
- Document/maintain database to facilitate accreditation process.
Functions
Educational & Training Programmes in Medical Education
- Foundation Course for first year MBBS
- Interns Orientation Program on Quality Care for MBBS (twice a year)
- First Year Postgraduate Orientation programme on Research, Ethics, Communication & Quality Care for MD/MS
- Research Methodology workshop for postgraduates
- Third year Postgraduate (Scientific Writing)
- Training in Medical Education Technologies for faculties (once a year)
- Short faculty development workshops
- Curriculum Development Programmes
Contact
Members Of Medical Education Unit:
Chairperson:
Dr AG Srinivasa Murthy, Principal
Convener:
Dr Manjunath GN, Professor and Head of Pharmacology
| SL. NO. | NAME | DESIGNATION |
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| 1 | Dr G.N. Prabhakara | Professor of Surgery, PG Registrar |
| 2 | Dr Dhananjaya BS | Professor and HOD of ObG |
| 3 | Dr Jyothi Swarup | Professor and HOD of ENT |
| 4 | Dr Chandru | Prof and HOD of Forensic medicine |
| 5 | Dr Geetha JP | Professor of Pathology |
| 6 | Dr Kumar GV | Professor of Pediatrics |
| 7 | Dr Niharika Shetty | Professor of Ophthalmology |
| 8 | Dr Venkatesh P | Associate professor of Com medicine |
| 9 | Dr Deepali A | Associate Professor of Physiology |
| 10 | Dr Shashiraj HK | Associate professor of Physiology |
| 11 | Dr Swetha R | Associate Professor of Com medicine |
| 12 | Dr Lakshmi D | Assistant professor of Biochemistry |
| 13 | Mr. Riyaz Ahmed | Statistician |
Foundation course 2020(9th Jan to 31st Jan 2021)
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Day 1 (09/01/2021) |
Day 2 (11/01/2021) |
Day 3 (12/01/2021) |
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6.30 – 7.30 AM |
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Yoga class |
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9.00-11.30 |
Inauguration |
Group dynamics |
What society expects from doctor? |
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12.00- 12.30 |
FC 1.5 Orientation to college & mentorship program - Dr . Prabhakara G N |
FC 1.2 Understanding Roles of an IMG |
FC 1.7 Overview of MBBS program |
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12.30-1.00 |
FC 1.4 Rules & regulations of campus |
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1.00-2.00 |
LUNCH |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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2.00- 3.30 |
Parent- teachers interaction |
Expectations of patients and society from a doctor – |
FC1.5 Visit to departments |
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4.30 – 6.30 PM |
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SPORTS |
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Day 4 (13/01/2021) |
Day 5 (15/01/2021) |
Day 6 (16/01/2021) |
6.30 – 7.30 AM |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
9.15-10.15 |
FC 1.10 History of medicine & alternate health system |
FC 4.13 Introduction to different types of Learning skills |
FC 5.1 Communication skills ( Interactive lecture) |
10.15- 11.15 |
FC 1.8,1.9 Health care delivery system and Family practice |
FC 4.14 Self- directed Learning |
Student – Doctor model |
11.30- 12.30 |
FC 1.2 Role of doctor in society and its impact |
FC 4.15 Colloborative learning |
FC 1.6 Career pathways and opportunities for personal growth |
2.00- 3.30 |
FC 1.3 Expectation of students from society, institution, faculty, course Moderator – Dr Nataraj |
FC 4.12 Group discussion on Experience on communication with patients (Experiential learning) Hospital visit. |
Computer education
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4.30 – 6.30 PM |
SPORTS |
SPORTS |
SPORTS |
7.30 – 8.30 PM |
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Cultural activities |
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Day 7 (18/01/2021) |
Day-8 (19/01/2021) |
Day 9 (20/01/2021) |
6.30 – 7.30 AM |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
9.15-10.15 |
FC 4.10 Orientation to professional function as a part of health care team. |
FC 4.1 Medical ethics on MCI regulations Dr. Bhargavi |
FC 2.3, 2.5Bio-safety concept- Hand washing technique |
10.15- 11.15 |
FC 4.9 Time management |
FC 4.1 Professionalism and Ethics. Consequences of unethical and unprofessional behavior |
FC 2.6 Bio-safety- Needle stick injuries &management |
11.30- 12.30 |
FC 4.7 Stress management |
FC 4.2 Interpersonal relationship with respect to Integrity, honesty and respect (Group discussion based on case scenarios) |
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2.00- 3.30 |
Computer education |
Kannada classes |
Kannada classes |
4.30 – 6.30 PM |
SPORTS |
SPORTS |
SPORTS |
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Day 10 (21/01/2021) |
Day 11 (22/01/2021) |
Day 12 (23/01/2021) |
6.30 – 7.30 AM |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
9.00-10.00 |
FC 2.7 Biomedical waste management (Orientation) |
FC 2.8 Immunization requirements of healthcare professionals |
FC 4.5Approach to Disability |
10.00- 11.00 |
FC 2.7 Activity on Biomedical waste management Faculty from department of Microbiology |
FC4.6 Understanding and respect of cultural diversities. |
FC 2.9 Orientation to importance of documentation and medical records |
11.15- 1.00 |
Gender sensitization |
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2.00- 3.30 |
Kannada classes |
Introduction to Biomedical research |
Visit to MRD |
4.30 – 6.30 PM |
SPORTS |
SPORTS |
Sports |
7.30 – 8.30 PM |
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Cultural activities |
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Day13 (25/01/2021) |
Day 14 (27/01/2021) |
Day 15 (28/01/2021) |
6.30 – 7.30 AM |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
9.00 – 1.00 |
FC 2.2 FIRST AID (Skill demonstration and performance) DrChethan (Medicine)
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FC 2.1 Basic Life Support- workshop Visit to RHTC/UHTC FC 3.2,3.6 Student patient interaction by house visit & discussion Visit to PHC |
FC 2.1 Basic Life Support- workshop Visit to RHTC/UHTC – FC 3.2,3.6 Student patient interaction by house visit & discussion Visit to PHC |
2.00- 3.30 |
FC 1.5 Orientation and Visit to library |
Literature search – |
Orientation to Sports in campus & NCC |
4.30 – 6.30 PM |
Sports |
Boys & Girls – sports competition |
Boys & Girls – sports competition |
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Day16 (29/01/2021) |
Day17 (30/01/2021) |
6.30 – 7.30 AM |
YOGA CLASS |
YOGA CLASS |
9.00 – 1.00 |
FC 2.1 Basic Life Support- workshop Visit to RHTC/UHTC FC 3.2,3.6 Student patient interaction by house visit & discussion Visit to PHC |
Freshers day and white coat ceremony
Cultural program |
2.00- 3.30 |
Poster presentation |
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4.30 – 6.30 PM |
Boys & Girls – sports competition |
Boys & Girls – sports competition |
Workshop on “DISSERTATION WRITING FOR POST GRADUATES” on 23rd of January 2021
“DISSERTATION WRITING FOR POST GRADUATES”
Medical education unit is organizing a Workshop on “DISSERTATION WRITING FOR POST GRADUATES” on 23rd of January 2021 in the MEU hall from 9.30am.
We request all the second year PGs to attend compulsory and make necessary use of this.
Resource Persons
- Dr. Sarala N , Professor Pharmacology and Director Academics SDUAHER, Kolar, Karnataka
- Dr. Praveen Kumar B.A Professor, Community Medicine,PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, AP
Dr Manjunath GN
MEU coordinator
Workshop on “Small Group Teaching in CBME Curriculum” on 22nd of January 2021
“Small Group Teaching in CBME Curriculum”
Medical education unit is organizing a Workshop on “Small Group Teaching in CBME Curriculum” as a Faculty development program by Dr Asha Kiran Professor and Head of Biochemistry, Sapthagiri institute of medical sciences, Bangalore as a resource person on 22nd of January 2021 in the MEU from 10.00am.
Total number of participants is limited to 30 only
Dr Manjunath GN
MEU Coordinator
Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) was started in the year 1988 by Sri Siddhartha Educational Society (SSES). The Medical College and hospital is located in the outskirts of Tumkur city..
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- Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre,
B.H. Road, Agalkote,
Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
ph : +91 -816- 2278867
info@ssmctumkur.org