Medical Education Unit
Research focus
PhD scholars and faculty members are involved in research. The main research focus revolves around developing and implementing new methods of teaching and assessment which will help improve student learning.
Faculty Registered for Phd in Medical Education
Dr. Archana P. Kumar has registered for a Ph.D Program on “Innovative teaching learning modalities for undergraduate medical students – E-module and Professional Development Program” . Registered and has written her research methodology exam on 7th April 2014.
Dr.Punnagai has registered for Ph.D Program on “Development and implementation of E-module and blended learning methods in pharmacology and experiences of the undergraduate students on blended learning methods in a medical university”.
Dr.Gowri has registered for Ph.D Program on “Development and execution of animation enhanced education by teaching concepts in pharmacology at a medical university of tamilnadu and evaluating its effectiveness
Faculty Registered for Phd in Medical Education
Dr. Archana P. Kumar has registered for a Ph.D Program on “Innovative teaching learning modalities for undergraduate medical students – E-module and Professional Development Program” . Registered and has written her research methodology exam on 7th April 2014.
Dr.Punnagai has registered for Ph.D Program on “Development and implementation of E-module and blended learning methods in pharmacology and experiences of the undergraduate students on blended learning methods in a medical university”.
Dr.Gowri has registered for Ph.D Program on “Development and execution of animation enhanced education by teaching concepts in pharmacology at a medical university of tamilnadu and evaluating its effectiveness
Ongoing Research Projects (Funded)
Title of the Project - Integrated e- module on Diabetes Mellitus for Phase I and Phase II MBBS students’
Name of Project Leader - Dr. Archana P Kumar
Name of funding agency - Sri Ramachandra GATE project (Grant of Research Project for the Young Faculty)
Year in which started & Duration - September 2012 – 2 to 3 years, Total Grant - Rs. 1 Lakh
Completed Research projects:
Evaluation of Curricular design for undergraduate medical education towards imparting attributes of Professionalism, Ethics and Legal issues in Medicine - Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan
“Remedial Program for under-achieving 1st year MBBS students” - Dr.Latha Ravichandran
Case Based Learning as an effective teaching learning method in an undergraduate pre-clinical MBBS curriculum - Dr.K.Dilara
Evaluation of procedural skills using OSATs in surgical postgraduates – Dr.A.Rekha.
Evaluation of video demonstration as a Teaching Learning method for undergraduate medical students -Non randomized interventional study- Dr.Padmavathi.R 6. “Adaptation Of One Minute Preceptor As A Teaching –Learning Method To Learn Practical Skills” – Dr.Padma Srikanth
Evaluation of the effectiveness of DOPS as an assessment tool in VIII semester students in Obstetrics- Dr.Usha Vishwanath
Video-assisted self-assessment of BLS skills in MBBS students.- Dr.R.Ramya
To evaluate the effectiveness of Structured procedural skill (fundus examination) in a skills lab by undergraduate students (7th semester) – Dr.Suhas Prabhakar.
Structured skills training in urinary catheterisation for CRRI in surgical posting –Dr.K.Balaji Singh
One minute preceptor (omp) training for paediatric faculty - Dr.Latha Ravichandran
Introducing integrated Objective Structured Practical Examination(OSPEs) in assessing student learning in an organ system block for preclinical students – Dr.Leena Dennis Joseph
Impact of structured training program on critical appraisal of drug related material among CRRI – Dr.Pankaj B Shah
E – learning as a tool for interactive teaching among undergraduate medical students – Dr.Archana P Kumar
Evaluation of a curriculum redesign process – Dr.Damodharan
Attitudes of second year MBBS students towards learning communication skills. - Dr.Dilara Kamaldeen
Comparison of traditional teaching with structured clinical teaching of a clinical surgical module in a university hospital - Dr. Saravanan S.
Papers Presentation in National / International conferences:
S.No | Name of Author (s) | Title of papers presented | Name of Conference / Seminars etc., | National/International (Specify) | Place | Year/Date |
1. | Dr.Padmasrikanth | 1. Role of “Instant Assessment” in large group teaching learning for medical undergraduate students. 2. Development of a modification of a One Minute Preceptor Module to learn practical skills | National Conference MEDUCON -2016 | National | JIPMER | 14th Oct 2016 |
2. | Dr.Leena D.Joseph | Assessment of skills for postgraduates in pathology | National Conference MEDUCON -2016 | National | JIPMER | 14th Oct 2016 |
3. | Dr.V.P.Karthik | Evaluation of PRODEV a Unique Program to impart professional skill in undergraduate medical students | National Conference MEDUCON -2016 | National | JIPMER | 14th Oct 2016 |
4. | Dr.S.Ramya | Student perception’s on team work in facilitating project based learning | National Conference MEDUCON -2016 | National | JIPMER | 14th Oct 2016 |
5. | Dr. Santhi Silambannan | “Assessment of Cognitive Domain of I year MBBS Students” | 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) | International | National University, Singapore | 17-18 Jan 2014 |
6. | Dr. K. Sowmya | Problem Based Learning as an Effective Method to Integrate Concepts in Medicine for I MBBS students – A Pilot Study | 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) | International | National University, Singapore | 17-18 Jan 2014 |
7. | Dr.Ramya | Learning Applied anatomy in a novel way –are we on the right path ? | AMEE2014@MILAN ITALY | International | ITALY | Sep 2014 |
8 | Dr. J. Thanka | The Success and Challenges of Integrated Curriculum | “outreach-A Catalyst towards Improved Educational Outcomes | National | Chennai | 28-29 Sept 2013 |
9 | Dr. K. Dilara | Case Based Learning as an effective teaching learning method in an undergraduate pre-clinical MBBS curriculum. | MCHP Conference (National) | National | Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai | 26-28 Sept 2013 |
10. | Dr. Archana P. Kumar | Evaluation of CRRI feedback on need assessment to implement a structured Professional Development program for the Undergraduate Medical Students | NIMHANS, Bangalore | National | Bangalore | 26.11.13 to 30.11.13 |
11 | Dr. Ramya | Orientation course for MBBS students at entry level: Our Experience | AMEE 2013, at Prague, CZECH Republic | International | Prague | 24-28 August 2013. |
12 | Dr. Latha Ravichandran - Presented by Dr. K. Dilara | “Remedial Programme for under-achieving 1st year MBBS students” | National Conference on Health Professions Education Vellore | National | Vellore | Sep 2011 |
13 | Dr. J. Thanka. | “Evaluation of curricular design for undergraduate medical education towards imparting attributes of professionalism” | National Conference on Health Professions Education Vellore | National | Vellore | Sep 2011 |
14. | Dr. Latha Ravichandran and Dr. Suresh. | Mental Health | International conference at Puducherry University | International | Puducherry | July 2011 |
15. | Dr. P.V. Vijayaraghavan. | Evaluation of Curricular design for undergraduate medical education towards imparting attributes of Professionalism, Ethics and Legal issues in Medicine | CMC, Ludhiana | National | Ludhiana. | Feb 2011 |