VOLUME 11 , ISSUE 2 ( July-December, 2023 ) > List of Articles
Sudha M, Kalyani, Vignesh
Keywords : clinical Education, curriculum, early exposure, faculty development, medical students
Citation Information : M S, Kalyani, Vignesh. Stakeholders Perspectives on Implementation of Early Clinical Exposure for I-MBBS Students in a Tertiary Institution: A Qualitative Study. 2023; 11 (2):6-13.
DOI: 10.5005/NJP-11056-11_02_02
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 01-12-2023
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2023; NA
Background: Early Clinical Exposure (ECE) introduces first-year MBBS students to clinical environments, enhancing their understanding of pre-clinical subjects through real-world application. Aim: To explore faculty perspectives on the implementation of ECE for I-MBBS students in a tertiary care medical institution. Materials and Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions among 40 faculty members from preclinical, paraclinical, and clinical departments. Participants were grouped by department and engaged in sessions lasting 60–90 minutes. Thematic content analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach. Results: Four key themes emerged: general perspectives on ECE, faculty preparedness, human resource requirements, and time constraints. While most preclinical faculty supported ECE, others cited challenges such as lack of training, insufficient staffing, and limited time allocation for ECE activities. Conclusion: Faculty acknowledged the value of ECE in aligning basic sciences with clinical relevance. However, successful implementation requires enhanced faculty development programs, resource allocation, and curriculum planning.
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