Inclusion of updates on Medical Biotechnology in Medical Curriculum

Inclusion of updates on Medical Biotechnology in Medical Curriculum
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Review of the existing course curriculum was considered by the group. It was agreed that most of the basic concepts related to biotechnology is covered by the syllabus under microbiology, pathology, biochemistry, forensic medicine…. It is felt that the chapters relevant to Biotechnology (BT) should be given more importance. There is no need to overload the syllabus.

Plans developed:-

Type	Action	Who will do?	Explanation / Comment
Short term	As a very short term effort, short articles may be prepared on progress and prospects of BT, and shared with the students to stimulate interest and to open vision.
	Students visit to institutes rich in BT should be encouraged and supported by the authority.
	Trained teacher to be retained
	Demonstration of different technology (e.g., recombinant technology, PCR, Elisa, cell culture, DNA technology in Forensic Medicine) may be arranged for students in consultation with institutes that have the facility.
	Web based resource may be used to simulate the various procedures in BT. Videos may also be requested from various institutes to stimulate students
	Obsolete items need to be just mentioned and not stressed upon to make out space for new items
	Students may be asked to write term paper/ project paper which can stimulate their thought process
Intermediate	Budget allocation to train and motivate teachers on BT
	Transparency in selecting teachers for training
	Trained teachers can arrange orientation workshop (sharing of knowledge) with other teachers (from government and private medical colleges)
	BMDC may update its standards and requirements for setting up new Medical Colleges (Govt. and private) and ensure its implementation
	Equip laboratories of medical colleges with instruments (with maintenance) through special fund allocation
Long term	Next sector program may take the efforts of upgrading medical colleges further

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