Educational Research and Scholarship in India: The Way Forward
1Consultant, Health Professions Education, Bangalore, Karnataka. Correspondence to: Dr BV Adkoli, Consultant, Health Professions Education, Former Director Centre for Health Professions Education, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry. bvadkoli@gmail.com.
Indian Pediatrics
|March 10, 2023
Summary
Medical education research (MER) in India lags behind international standards due to faculty workload. Emerging initiatives like competency-based medical education (CBME) and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) offer new avenues for growth.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Educational Research Theory
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Background:
- Medical education research (MER) is a growing international field, but lags in India.
- Indian medical faculty often prioritize clinical or biomedical research over MER.
- Recent educational reforms and policies are creating opportunities for MER advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the current state of MER in India.
- To discuss the impact of new educational initiatives on MER.
- To advocate for the adoption of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and interdisciplinary research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on MER trends.
- Analysis of recent policy changes in Indian medical education.
- Conceptual framework for integrating SoTL.
Main Results:
- MER in India faces challenges due to faculty's dual responsibilities.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and National Education Policy are significant drivers for change.
- SoTL offers a framework to enhance teaching, research, and patient care.
Conclusions:
- There is a need to foster MER in India by supporting faculty engagement.
- SoTL can bridge the gap between teaching and evidence-based patient care.
- Expanding research scope to holistic wellbeing requires interdisciplinary collaboration.
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