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An integrated curriculum for MBBS.

M P Sandila1, N A Siddiqui, M T Bawa

  • 1Department of Medical Education, Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|April 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Ziauddin Medical University (ZMU) developed an organ system-based integrated curriculum for medical students. This approach enhances the horizontal integration of basic medical sciences and allows for partial vertical integration with community health sciences.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Traditional medical curricula often separate basic sciences, hindering holistic understanding.
  • Integrating basic medical sciences is crucial for effective clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the creation and implementation of an organ system-based integrated curriculum.
  • To adapt the curriculum for first and second-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students at Ziauddin Medical University (ZMU).

Main Methods:

  • Faculty from Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Surgery, and Community Health Sciences collaborated.
  • Joint meetings were conducted over several weeks to design the integrated curriculum.
  • Objectives for the integrated course and the role of a term coordinator were defined.

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Main Results:

  • Successful formulation and implementation of a system-based integrated curriculum.
  • Established a framework for coordinating teaching across basic science disciplines.
  • Identified opportunities for integrating basic sciences with Community Health Sciences.

Conclusions:

  • Horizontal integration of basic science subjects is achievable through system-based coordination.
  • Subject specialists can effectively lead integrated teaching.
  • Partial vertical integration between basic sciences and Community Health Sciences is feasible.