Abstract

Sir, The article "Comment on Medical Education" by Aggarwal [1] raises concerns about the format and methodology of conducting entrance examinations for medical courses in India that primarily focus on multiple-choice questions, and recommends that clinical acumen be tested along with theoretical knowledge during the postgraduate entrance tests. Students who have represented their medical college in sports or literary and cultural events or have leadership experience (such as positions in student associations) and those who have participated regularly in social/community health outreach programs should receive extra credit in selection criteria.

Details

Title
Conduct of postgraduate medical entrance examinations: Amendments needed
Author
Bhan, A
Pages
332-3
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Oct-Dec 2010
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00223859
e-ISSN
09722823
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
762304653
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd. Oct-Dec 2010