RESUMO
Background: The significance of research cannot be neglected in medical science; it is very essential part of current medical education system especially in modular or Problem-Based Learning [PBL] when junk of information is available on internet. The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of short session of introducing the research module among medical students
Method: Using experimental research, quantitative research design was adopted. Before conducting a 3-hour short session with medical students an open-ended questionnaire was distributed among 80 students of 3[rd] year MBBS in order to know the extent of basic skills of doing research. Five open-ended questions were asked from students. The results were tabulated and analyzed on Microsoft Excel. Frequency and percentage were calculated for each item. Same questionnaire was distributed after the 3-hour lecture session
Results: Mostly medical students did not know about the type of research being practiced in medicine in the world. They also did not know about the relevant databases, appropriate referencing styles and the databases provided through HEC digital library
Conclusion: The course on information retrieval and management should be incorporated in the academic syllabi. Information literacy programmes should be conducted for all, especially the medical students