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Early clinical exposure integrated into physiology courses benefits medical students. This pilot program enhanced understanding of theoretical concepts and practical physiology applications, with overwhelmingly positive student and faculty feedback.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physiology
  • Clinical Integration

Background:

  • Early clinical exposure is recognized as beneficial for preclinical medical students.
  • A pilot program was developed to integrate early clinical exposure into the first-year physiology course.
  • The program aimed to enhance understanding of physiology's theoretical and applied aspects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define a learning framework for early clinical exposure in medical education.
  • To evaluate the impact of vertical integration in physiology on student learning.
  • To assess student and faculty perceptions of the integrated program.

Main Methods:

  • First-year MBBS students (n=60) participated in bedside clinics across 5 departments.
  • Clinical sessions were synchronized with physiology course content.
  • Student perceptions were gathered via questionnaires, and faculty provided qualitative feedback.

Main Results:

  • 100% of students found the program relevant and non-disruptive to their coursework.
  • 91% appreciated the synchronization of classroom learning with clinical exposure.
  • 94% believed integrated teaching improved understanding of practical physiology applications.

Conclusions:

  • This pilot demonstrated the utility of integrating early clinical exposure into physiology education.
  • The findings support the replication of this integrated approach in other institutions.
  • Vertical integration enhances medical students' comprehension of physiological concepts and their clinical relevance.