Research as a tool for the teaching of epidemiology.

Abstract

At a medical school in India, undergraduates have been given the opportunity to volunteer to conduct research as a means of improving their knowledge and understanding of epidemiology. First-year clinical students have conducted case-control studies with emphasis on methodological detail. Second-year students have been involved in community-based epidemiological studies. At the intern level, projects related to social factors in health and disease and to health administration have been encouraged. This initiative has been largely welcomed by the students and has yielded highly encouraging results.

• Authors: M B Soudarssanane, S B Rotti, G Roy, D K Srinivasa
• Journal: World health forum (World Health Forum) Vol. 15 Issue 1 Pg. 48-50 ( 1994) ISSN: 0251-2432 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 8141977 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Education, Medical, Undergraduate
• Epidemiology (education)
• India
• Internship and Residency
• Research Design
• Teaching