| FAMILY MEDICINE EDUCATION |
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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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Evaluation of teaching and learning in family medicine by students: A Sri Lankan experience
R. P. J. C. Ramanayake, A. H. W. De Silva, DP Perera, R. D. N. Sumanasekara, R Gunasekara, P Chandrasiri
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Correspondence Address:
R. P. J. C. Ramanayake
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, P. O. Box 6, Talagolla Road, Ragama
Sri Lanka
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2249-4863.152236
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Background: Family Medicine occupies a prominent place in the undergraduate curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. The one month clinical attachment during the fourth year utilizes a variety of teaching methods. This study evaluates teaching learning methods and learning environment of this attachment. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among consenting students over a period of six months on completion of the clinical attachment using a pretested self administered questionnaire. Results: Completed questionnaires were returned by 114(99%) students. 90.2% were satisfied with the teaching methods in general while direct observation and feed back from teachers was the most popular(95.1%) followed by learning from patients(91.2%), debate(87.6%), seminar(87.5%) and small group discussions(71.9%). They were highly satisfied with the opportunity they had to develop communication skills (95.5%) and presentation skills (92.9%). Lesser learning opportunity was experienced for history taking (89.9%), problem solving (78.8%) and clinical examination (59.8%) skills. Student satisfaction regarding space within consultation rooms was 80% while space for history taking and examination (62%) and availability of clinical equipment (53%) were less. 90% thought the programme was well organized and adequate understanding on family medicine concepts and practice organization gained by 94% and 95% of the students respectively. Conclusions: Overall student satisfaction was high. Students prefer learning methods which actively involve them. It is important to provide adequate infra structure facilities for student activities to make it a positive learning experience for them. |
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