Shabih Manzar, Saleh MAl Khusaiby.
Acquiring medical students` feedback : the changing paradigm.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;14(4):250-1.

The study was carried out at the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) of Royal Hospital (RH), Muscat. A structured undergraduate teaching programme is followed for both the 5th and 7th year medical students with integrated sessions on common topics in neonatology and practical demonstration of clinical examination of the new-borns. Students were coded alphabetically to keep the response anonymous. RESULTS: A total of 11 out of 13 (84%) students filled the questionnaire. As the feedback was unstructured, a variable response was observed. Junior students wanted more time in SCBU suggesting the need to increase the rotation time. Although students are posted for one week but in fact they spend only five days, Wednesday and Thursday being the non-working days. One important aspect highlighted by the students was the need for more clinical involvement and fewer lectures. They preferred bedside teaching rather than chalk-blackboard approach. CONCLUSION: The study highlights some other critical issues raised by students regarding the time constraints and lack of availability of tutors.

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