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Research Objective

To assess the results of hybrid and traditional teaching systems and their implementation based on student evaluation in anatomy.

Methodology

Cross-sectional study conducted at the Anatomy Department, Central Park Medical College, Lahore Pakistan, from June 2022 to June 2023. First-year medical students from 2019 (traditional curriculum) and 2021 (integrated modular system) were included. Teaching strategies shifted from didactic lectures to interactive large-group lectures and small-group discussions. Continuous assessment and professional exam results were compared and analyzed using SPSS 26.0, with chi-square tests, Pearson product-moment correlation, and independent sample t-tests.

Methodology Flowchart

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    A["Define Research Objective"] --> B["Study Design: Cross-sectional"];
    B --> C["Data Collection: Continuous Assessment & Professional Exams"];
    C --> D["Participant Selection: First-year medical students"];
    D --> E["Teaching Methods: Traditional vs. Hybrid/Modular"];
    E --> F["Data Analysis: SPSS, Chi-square, Correlation, T-test"];
    F --> G["Compare Results: Modular vs. Traditional Groups"];
    G --> H["Draw Conclusions"];                    

Discussion

The study highlights a shift in medical education from teacher-centered traditional learning to hybrid modular systems. While continuous assessment scores were initially better in the traditional system, students adapted to the modular approach, leading to improved professional exam results. The modular system, with its interactive and student-centered strategies, appears to enhance understanding and retention of anatomical concepts.

Key Findings

- The proportion of failed students in the modular group was 20.8%, compared to 79.2% in the non-modular group.
- The learning system was statistically significantly related to performance in professional exams (p=0.004).
- A significant difference was found between internal assessment scores of students in traditional and modular teaching (p=0.02).
- The relationship between internal assessment and professional exam scores was highly positive (r=0.79, p<0.001).
- Students' performance was better in continuous assessment throughout the year in the traditional system, while professional exam results were better in the modular system.

Conclusion

Students performed better in continuous assessments throughout the year in the traditional system, but professional exam results were superior in the modular system due to improved concept understanding. The modular system, despite initial adaptation challenges, ultimately leads to better outcomes in professional examinations.

Fact Check

- The study was conducted from June 2022 to June 2023.
- 24 out of 197 students (12.18%) failed their professional exam.
- The correlation between internal assessment and professional exam results was 0.79.

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