Development of Skill-based Competency Module of Community Medicine subject by using Community Based Medical Education approach for Indian Medical Graduates

Abstract

Introduction: The undergraduate medical education programme is designed with a goal to create an “Indian Medical Graduate” (IMG) possessing requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and responsiveness, so that she or he may function appropriately and effectively as a physician of first contact of the community while being globally relevant. Thus, it is an approach in which the focus of teaching–learning and assessment is on real-life medical practice. Objectives: To Develop, Validate & Assess the Impact of skill-based Competency Module of Community Medicine subject by using Community-based medical education approach. Methodology: This study aims to Design, validate & implement skill-based competency module for and to take feedback from medical undergraduate students. Materials & Methods: An observational study was conducted by preparing the draft of the selected skill-based competencies of the community medicine subject named as community diagnosis module and validated with help of experts of subject and health education profession by using content validity Index. This is followed by the implementation of the module to second MBBS students, assessment of the outcome and feedback collection. Results: The Content Validity Index, based on assessments from ten field experts, yielded a score of 0.86, indicating good validity. Feedback analysis from medical student’s post-implementation revealed that transitioning from classroom teaching to community experiences was the most valued aspect of the program. Student feedback indicated a favourable consensus on various aspects of the module, including its objectives, teaching methods, materials, assessments, and active participation in activities. Conclusion: The development of a skill-based Competency Module for Community Medicine, by using community-based medical education approach, holds significant promise for improving the competency and skills of Indian Medical Graduates. This module will equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex and evolving public health challenges faced by communities