2. How can we reduce the
gap between theoretical
and practical knowledge
in the study of medicine
in India?
Conduct
classes in a
hospital
Internships
from first
year
Simulation of
hospital
environment
Simulation of
hospital
environment
Online
Courses
Case study
method of
teaching
Experienced
doctors
should take
classes
Courses on
real world
situations
Part-time jobs in
clinical
environment
mandatory
See real life
videos for
every chapter
Shadow doctors
compulsorily
every day
Shadows
doctors before
starting medical
school
Change
pattern of
exam to
include more
real life
situations
Students
could be
asked to start
clinics while
studying
No fixed
textbooks. Find
your own
problems
No fixed
textbooks. Find
your own
problems
Gaming
method of
studying
Studying
from
television
shows
Medical case
competitions
Mandatory
training on
graduation
Medical
marathons
Specializations
should be allowed
only after 2 years
of working in
general practice
Change internship
model to give
more
responsibility to
students
Video classes
where
students are
always seeing
what is going
on in hospitals.
Different
teachers every
week
Focus on guest
lectures
Both Patients
and senior
doctors score
students
Increase
internship
duration
Have only
internships
3. • Games can be used to simulate a real life situations so that
students get used to applying theoretical knowledge in
practical environments
1. Use gaming
to simulate real
life situations
• To understand application of theoretical knowledge, case
study sessions can be organized every week which will
encourage students to explore beyond what is taught.
2. Real life case
studies model
of teaching
• Instead of the usual theoretical written exams and
interview based exams, medical marathon can be
arranged to evaluate preparedness of students in real life.
The marathon can simulate real life hospital environment
in which the student has to spend a day and face more
and more challenging situations as the day progresses.
3. Medical
Marathons as a
method of
evaluation
