Medical Education in India - Need to Rethink!

Authors

  • Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra
  • Gitarani Choubey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i3.19401

Keywords:

Undergraduate Medical Education, Competency-Based Education, Curricula, Rural Health

Abstract

Sustainable Development Goal number three advocates for a healthy life for all and a significant part of achieving
this is the availability of Doctors across all landscapesequitably. But there has been a lack of healthcare force,
particularly in rural areas. The medical curriculum in India is exhaustive and emphasizes the need for higher
education than serving as medical officers in primary health centers. Many aspects of undergraduate teaching are
rarely utilized, if at all. So it’s high time to relook at our MBBS curriculum to incorporate more practical real-life
education needed for managingprimary health centers and cutting the extra burden.

Author Biographies

  • Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra

    Assistant Professor cum Epidemiologist, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,
    At/Po- Burla, Dist-Sambalpur, Odisha, India

  • Gitarani Choubey

    Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, At/Po- Burla, Dist-Sambalpur,Odisha, India.

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Published

2023-06-21

How to Cite

Medical Education in India - Need to Rethink!. (2023). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 14(3), 244-246. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i3.19401