THE ROLE OF MEDICAL EDUCATORS- PERCEPTION OF INDIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 40
Abstract
BACKGROUND An educator is someone who not only teaches but influences an individual as well. He/she offers direction, mentorship, career counselling, coaching and introspection; provides feedback and helps in moulding an individual’s personality. Given the importance of formal educators and the influence they have in moulding young Indian individuals, there is need for research which can cover this aspect of education. The perception a student has of an ideal educator, the factors influencing behaviour and the role of the educator in shaping the backbone of an individual were the key objectives of our study. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a descriptive study. Fifty students from the final year MBBS course at Goa Medical College participated in a qualitative study comprising of a one-on-one in-depth personal interview. This study helped to identify different role expectations of students from medical educators, the impact of student’s experiences on their current perception of an “Ideal Medical Educator” and the influence of teacher’s guidance on various areas of a medical student’s life. RESULTS Our study reveals that the notion of a medical educator from the student’s perspective evolves over time from being recognised as a mere source of knowledge to being accepted as an all-round facilitator. Qualities appreciated highly by students in a medical educator were approachability, depth of knowledge, communication skills and ability to unleash creativity. CONCLUSION Students seek a facilitator role from teachers in deciding their career path and want them to promote an environment of independent thinking. The findings of this study could provide insight into areas of medical education, which could be positively influenced by a good educator.
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Pia Muriel Cardoso, Christo Fernandes
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