Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers regarding implementing integrated undergraduate curriculum perceived by medical faculty. Methodology: From October - November 2023, a qualitative exploratory study was carried out at undergraduate medical college that successfully imp...
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Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College
2024-06-01
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| author | Kainat Javed Muddasar Ali Noor-i-Kiran Naeem |
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers regarding implementing integrated undergraduate curriculum perceived by medical faculty.
Methodology: From October - November 2023, a qualitative exploratory study was carried out at undergraduate medical college that successfully implemented integrated curriculum. We recorded and transcribed a total of twelve semi-structured interviews. Faculty perspectives of the issues preventing a smooth transition to an integrated curriculum were investigated both before and after it was implemented, using a thematic content analysis approach.
Results: Faculty who had seen the programme firsthand determined that four initial barriers were genuine: faculty reluctance, a lack of rewards, inadequate resources, and a lack of preparation. Following the event, four more barriers were found, including a lack of administration, a disregard for the concerns of the faculty, a communication breakdown, and challenges in determining suitable assessment.
Conclusions: Curriculum integration at undergraduate medical institutions may fail for a number of reasons if they are overlooked. The regulatory agency should establish relevant and adequate policies to guarantee the control over the obstacles.
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| spelling | doaj-art-25292894249e4c6fa46b7b984cf2686b2025-01-26T08:46:01ZengAziz Fatimah Medical and Dental CollegeJournal of Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College2706-72382706-72462024-06-016110.55279/jafmdc.v6i1.302Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s PerspectivesKainat JavedMuddasar AliNoor-i-Kiran Naeem Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers regarding implementing integrated undergraduate curriculum perceived by medical faculty. Methodology: From October - November 2023, a qualitative exploratory study was carried out at undergraduate medical college that successfully implemented integrated curriculum. We recorded and transcribed a total of twelve semi-structured interviews. Faculty perspectives of the issues preventing a smooth transition to an integrated curriculum were investigated both before and after it was implemented, using a thematic content analysis approach. Results: Faculty who had seen the programme firsthand determined that four initial barriers were genuine: faculty reluctance, a lack of rewards, inadequate resources, and a lack of preparation. Following the event, four more barriers were found, including a lack of administration, a disregard for the concerns of the faculty, a communication breakdown, and challenges in determining suitable assessment. Conclusions: Curriculum integration at undergraduate medical institutions may fail for a number of reasons if they are overlooked. The regulatory agency should establish relevant and adequate policies to guarantee the control over the obstacles. https://journal.afmdc.edu.pk/index.php/AFMDC/article/view/302 |
| spellingShingle | Kainat Javed Muddasar Ali Noor-i-Kiran Naeem Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives Journal of Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College |
| title | Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives |
| title_full | Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives |
| title_short | Challenges in Implementation of Integrated Curriculum-Insights from Faculty’s Perspectives |
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| url | https://journal.afmdc.edu.pk/index.php/AFMDC/article/view/302 |
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