Department of Anatomy - Teaching/Learning Activities

Department of Anatomy - Teaching/Learning Activities

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS 
  • Lectures
  • Small-Group Discussion (SGD) / Tutorial
  • Cadaveric dissection and demonstration: 
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Hospital & Clinic Visit 
  • Distance Learning (Online)
  • Peer-Group Discussions
  • Senior Student’s Support Group
  • Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
  • Study space is also available in the Anatomy museum, which houses a wide array of specimens and students are encouraged to examine the specimens during self-study sessions or any free time.
 
LEARNING MATERIAL
  • Study guides and handouts: Available in an electronic and printed format.
  • Atlases, Textbooks: Available in the library.
  • Bones, models, prosecuted specimens: Available in the museum.
  • Lecture presentations, Fixed Learning modules: Provided by the Department.
  • Radiological images, Clinical situation: Provided by the Teaching Hospital.
  • E-learning: Free learning materials (Video demonstrations/Animations etc.) provided by the Department. 

 

ASSESSMENTS
Formative Assessments: 
  • Poster presentations
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Short films
 
Summative Assessments
  • Continuous (In Course) Assessments (CA) are held at the end of each semester. A percentage of marks will be carried to the final examination
  • Final Examination in Anatomy will be held at the end of the 3rd semester on completion of the preclinical course: End of Course Assessments (2nd MBBS)
  • Second MBBS repeat examination for students who were unsuccessful at the main examination.   

Students must pass this examination before proceeding to the 4th semester. (Maximum 4 attempts)

 

End Semester Examination /Continuous Assessment (CA)
Method of Assessment  Number of Question  Time Allocated Marks Allocated
CA1
MCQ 20 [15 T/F + 5 OBA] 1 hour 60%
OSPEs 20 questions 1 hour 40%
Total Marks 100%
Weightage  5%
       
CA2
MCQ 20 [15 T/F + 5 OBA] 1 hour 40%
SEQ 2 questions 40 mins 20%
OSPEs 20 questions 1 hour 40%
Total Marks 100
Weightage 
 7%
       
CA3
MCQ 30 [25 T/F + 5 OBA] 1 1/2 hours 60%
OSPEs 20 questions 1 hour 40%
Total Marks 100%
Weightage
 8%

 

End of Course Assessments (2nd MBBS Examination - First Attempt)
Method of Assessment  Number of Question  Time Allocated Marks Allocated
MCQ (T/F) 15 questions 2 hours 25%
OBA 10 questions
EMQ 5 questions
SEQ 6 questions 2 hour 25%
OSPEs 20 questions 1 hour 20%
OSVE   10 min 10%
CA     20%
Total Marks 100%

 

Final Examination /Second MBBS Examination (Repeat)
Method of Assessment  Number of Question  Time Allocated Marks Allocated
MCQ (T/F) 15 questions 2 hours 25%
OBA 10 questions
EMQ 5 questions
SEQ 6 questions 2 hour 25%
OSPEs 20 questions 1 hour 20%
OSVE   10 min 10%
Total Marks 80% (Upgrade to 100%)

 

Assessment tools

*SEQ= Structured Essay Question, MCQ= Multiple Choice Questions, SBA = Single Best Answer, OSPE =Objective Structured Practical Examination, Viva Voce Examination