Steps towards implementation of modular hybrid system at Bahria University Medical and Dental College

ABSTRACT

This survey was carried out from November 2008 till Dec 2011 to establish problem based learning [PBL] as part of hybrid modular curriculum at Bahria University Medical and Dental College [BUMDC] Karachi. It describes all steps undertaken to facilitate implementation of PBL system of education at BUMDC. During this period faculty was exposed to training workshops after which they were sequenced to prepare and present PBL in structured meetings and conduct them as facilitators. Faculty was exposed to 5 training workshops after which a total of 12, 27, 29 and 28 PBLs in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 were prepared, presented and facilitated respectively. PBL system of education was implemented at BUMDC by stepwise measures which facilitated faculty members to prepare and apply this strategy for learning of medical students