Department of Psychiatry - Teaching/Learning Activities
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
A range of methods are used that include
- Lectures
- Student-led seminars
- Maintaining Case books
- Portfolio-based reflective writing
- Case-Based discussions
- Clinical Training
- Small group discussions
- Multi-disciplinary learning
- Field visits
COURSE CONTENT
The psychiatry program at FOM/SUSL has a three-component structure that includes
- Sciences basic to psychiatry
- Clinical psychiatry
- Community psychiatry
The first component is presented in a student-centered format. The latter consists of two clinical attachments - a total of 12 weeks duration at the Teaching Hospital Ratnapura and placements in a range of community settings.
COURSE STRUCTURE
- Year 2 Semester 4 to year 3 Semester 5
- Lectures/ Student presentations -30 hrs
- Year 3 Semester 6 to Year 4 Semester 8
- Lectures /Other learning methods - 60 hours
- Year 4 Semesters 7 to 8
- Clinical attachments and community mental health - 12 weeks
- Year 5 Semesters 9 to10
- Case-Based Discussions on Common Psychiatric presentations-12 hours
- Professorial Appointment- 8 weeks
ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility to appear for the End of Course Assessments ( Final MBBS)
- Satisfactory completion of 12 weeks of clinical appointments
- Satisfactory completion of group portfolio and reflective writing-based viva voce
Continuous Assessments
Sciences Basic to Psychiatry Course:
| Method of Assessment | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|
| Group presentations/ Seminars and portfolios - Formative assessment | |
| Individual reflective writing-based viva voce | 5 |
| Written cases during Clinical attachments and community mental health program | 5 |
| Total Marks | 10 |
Final MBBS Examination
| Method of Assessment | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Single Best Responses(SBR) (50) | 25 |
| Paper 2 – Structured Essay Questions(SEQ) | 25 |
| Longcase- 01 case | 25 |
| Modified Observed Clinical Examination(MOCE) or Short Case- 02 cases | 15 |
The Continuous Assessment marks out of 10, will be considered only for the first attempt at the end of course assessment (Final MBBS).