Undergraduate medical education research in Malaysia: Time for a change. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Abdus-Salam: Department of Medical Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2. Jemaima Che Hamzah: Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

3. Tan Geok Chin: Department of Pathology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. Harlina Halizah Siraj: Department of Medical Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

5. Ruszymah Idrus: Department of Physiology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6. Nabishah Mohamad: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

7. Azman Ali Raymond: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract:

Objective: Special Study Module (SSM) is a mandatory research module implemented in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The objective of this paper is to provide a brief overview on the student research activities and to find out the outcome measures in terms of publication. Methods: It was a retrospective study done on SSM research projects at UKM. The SSM research is conducted from beginning of year-4 until 1st seven weeks of year-5. In year-4, students are assigned to a facultysupervisor in small groups and spend every Thursday afternoon to plan and carry the research. Whole first seven weeks of year-5, students are placed with their supervisor continuously to collect data, do analysis, write report and present in the scientific conference. Outcomes of 5-years SSM research-projects starting from 2008/2009 to 2012/2013 academic session were analyzed. Results: Total 257 projects were completed and presented in annual scientific meetings from which 57 (22. 2%) articles were published in peer reviewed journals. Conclusion: Mandatory undergraduate student research project brings an opportunity to develop students’ capacity building from conception to final report writing and thereby narrowing the gap between education and practice. Medical schools should implement research module to bring changes in research and publication culture of undergraduate medical education.

Page(s): 499-503

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 31, Issue: 3, Year: 2015

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