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A Review and Nested Case Study of Special Study Modules in Undergraduate Medical Education at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.081

Pages:

73-77

Synopsis:

This paper describes the range of topics covered in the delivery of Special Study Modules (SSMs) to students from the inception of the new MBBS curriculum and explores the value of SSMs in enhancing curriculum diversity. The SWOT analysis revealed a wide range of benefits to participating students and opportunities for curriculum diversification through external stakeholders were identified.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the Special Study Modules (SSMs) that were developed with the aim that students should have learnt new skills, adopt new attitudes and acquire knowledge in areas outside the mainstream of medical education that enrich and enhance their professional development.

Received:

02 May, 2018

Accepted:

15 Jun, 2018

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss1-2024_73_77.pdf

Journal Sections:

Keywords:

University of the West Indies.

Journal Authors:

D Ragoobirsingh

TJ Paul

MJ Branday

e-Published: 27 Feb, 2019

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Confidence in Prescription Writing among Junior Physicians in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.087

Pages:

407–12

Synopsis:

This research aimed to estimate the percentage of newly registered medical officers who reported confidence in writing prescriptions. Most recent medical graduates felt confident about their prescription writing, but there is a need to objectively measure this ability.

ABSTRACT

Background: A fundamental skill in the practice of medicine is the ability to safely and rationally prescribe drugs. This research aims to estimate the percentage of newly registered medical officers who reported confidence in writing prescriptions.

Received:

07 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

05 Jun, 2014

PDF Attachment:

wimjsep2015_407_412.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Pharmacy and therapeutics

prescription writing

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