The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has initiated changes to the MBBS curriculum for third- and fourth-year students, aiming to adopt a more modular and practical approach to medical education.
During a special meeting chaired by UHS Vice-Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore, leading medical education experts discussed the plan to implement these changes. The university had already introduced a modular system for first- and second-year MBBS students and now intends to extend this approach to the later years of the program.
“We are transitioning to a modular curriculum for the third and fourth years to ensure more integrated learning for students,” said Prof Rathore.
One key change will be the increase in clinical training hours starting in the third year. According to Prof Rathore, students will now receive a minimum of 12 to 14 hours of clinical exposure per week from the third year onwards.
While the MCQ system will remain an effective evaluation method, Prof Rathore emphasized that the focus will now shift toward enhancing students’ clinical skills and practical experience.
The updated curriculum will also include courses on family health and community medicine, with a stronger emphasis on primary healthcare.
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