Need for research oriented medical education in India.

Need for research oriented medical education in India.

Deo MG. Need for research oriented medical education in India. Indian J Med Res. 2009 Aug;130(2):105-7 In this editorial, Dr. Deo highlights something that is a fundamental need and is unfortunately a lacuna. Research in our medical curriculum has far less importance than it deserves, the result of which is visible in the dramatic fall in the number of publications from India and also in the quality of majority of the postgraduate theses. Dr. Deo also highlights the need for better access to research support. We at QMed, will specifically state that we are acutely aware of the lack of…
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Mentoring medical student research through studentships and fellowships: Reflections from India.

Mentoring medical student research through studentships and fellowships: Reflections from India.

Dangayach NS, Kulkarni UP, Panchabhai TS. Mentoring medical student research through studentships and fellowships: Reflections from India. J Postgrad Med 2009;55:152-3 The authors have shared some good ideas (based on experience) about improving prospects of research among medical students. We hope that authorities of medical colleges and bodies like the ICMR will take them up and that there will be a steady increase in the number of medical researchers in India. Appeared in QMedCONNECT, Vol 2, Issue 6, June 2009
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Why learn research methodology?

Why learn research methodology?

Nayak BK. Why learn research methodology? Indian J Ophthalmol 2009;57:173-4 Dr Nayak in his editorial in the current issue of the IJO, stresses that whether one does formal research or not, it is really important for all to understand research methodology. Stating that medical research is not given due importance in either the undergraduate or postgraduate curriculum, he explains that all doctors need to know about good research methodology at least to learn to differentiate between good research evidence and poor research evidence and to be able to decide which evidence to adopt for treatment and in practice.   Appeared…
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