TY - JOUR AU - Sarker, Sujit Kumar AU - Bhas, Geethanjali AU - Moitra, Priyanka AU - Paul, Ratna AU - Yusuf, Md. Abdullah AU - Marakala, Vijaya AU - Ratan, Zubair Ahmed AU - Ahmed, Ikramul AU - Arif, Khan Mohammad AU - Reza, AM Selim PY - 2021/03/15 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Appraisal of the Current Pharmacology Curriculum, Teaching Methodology and Effectiveness in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Student-Centric, Questionnaire-Based Study JF - Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research JA - J Curr Adv Med Res VL - 8 IS - 1 SE - Original Articles DO - 10.3329/jcamr.v8i1.52479 UR - https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/JCAMR/article/view/52479 SP - 30-33 AB - <p><strong>Background</strong>: Periodic students’ feedback ensures and enhances the effectiveness of the curriculum of medical subject.</p><p><strong>Objective</strong>: This study was designed to obtain students appraisal of the undergraduate pharmacology curriculum and teaching methodology.</p><p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology at Colonel Malek Medical College, Manikganj, Bangladesh from May to June, 2019 for a period of two months. Questionnaire-based data were collected from students of both sexes who had completed 3rd Professional examination. Likert Scale was applied to collect students’ feedback on pharmacology.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> A total number of 40 students were recruited for this study of which 60.0% students were strongly agreed about organized teaching. About 47.5% students were agreed that the course was appropriate at their level and achieved their goals in Pharmacology. However, 55% of them strongly agreed that teacher provided clear constructive feedback during class. Total 60%, were agreed that the course improved their problem-solving skills. Overall, 55% students were agreed regarding their satisfaction on Pharmacology course delivery and conduction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: In conclusion, periodic appraisal from students regarding evaluation of the student-centric undergraduate pharmacology curriculum is vital in developing efficient medical graduates.</p><p><em>Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, January 2021;8(1):30-33</em></p> ER -