INNOVATIVE STUDENT - CENTRIC METHOD FOR UNDERSTADING THE ETHICAL VALUES OF AETCOM 1.5 MODULE FOR I MBBS STUDENTS

Abstract

Background: Anatomy forms a foundation stone for medical curriculum, learning
anatomy by cadaveric dissection is a traditional and well established method. While
dissecting the cadaver the students should not only get knowledge of human anatomy
and real body experience but should also learn the ethics related to it.
Objective: Objective of our study is to make AETCOM 1.5 module more studentcentric with active involvement of students.
Material Method: 157 I MBBS students were involved in the project for AETCOM
1.5 module. This module belongs to an affective domain. Hence for better
understanding of ethics and attitude for cadavers as a first teacher, we have
introduced an active method of learning involving students. Responses (Feedback)
were collected from the students regarding the innovative, active teaching learning
method.
Results : Students participated in competition in the form of Essay -3 students,
Poem- 4 students ,Poster -10 students , Roll play - groups of 5 students on cadaver as
a teacher.
In responses for feedback forms, more than 90% of responses received were for
learning method interesting, knowledge applicable in future, ethical concepts
discussed in module relevant in future as a doctor, content of module easy to
understand, method is student- centric, good learning impact, more effective than
didactic lecture, agreed cadaver as a first teacher, as well as respect for cadaver
during dissection and concepts learned in module helpful in dealing patients in
future life.
Conclusion: Conducting the competition on AETCOM 1.5 Module was an
innovative method, Students feedback on his method clearly indicate , there was an
active involvement of students that helped them for better understanding of ethics
which will help them in patients care in future with humanity.