An evaluation of the performance in the UK Royal College of Anaesthetists primary examination by UK medical school and gender.There has been comparatively little consideration of the impact that the changes to undergraduate curricula might have on postgraduate academic performance. This study compares the performance of graduates by UK medical school and gender in the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) section of the first part of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) examination.Methods: Data from each sitting of the MCQ section of the primary FRCA examination from June 1999 to May 2008 were analysed for performance by medical school and gender.Results: There were 4983 attempts at the MCQ part of the examination by 3303 graduates from the 19 United Kingdom medical schools.Using the standardised overall mark minus the pass mark, graduates from five medical schools performed significantly better thanthe mean for the group and five schools performed significantly worse than the mean for the group. Males performed significantly better than females in all aspects of the MCQ - physiology, mean difference = 3.0% (95% CI 2.3, 3.7), p <0.001; pharmacology, mean difference = 1.7% (95% CI 1.0, 2.3), p <0.001; physics with clinical measurement, mean difference = 3.5% (95% CI 2.8, 4.1),p <0.001; overall mark, mean difference = 2.7% (95% CI 2.1, 3.3), p <0.001; and standardised overall mark minus the pass mark, mean difference = 2.5% (95% CI 1.9, 3.1), p <0.001.Graduates from three medical schools that have undergone the change from Traditional to Problem Based Learning curricula did notshow any change in performance in any aspects of the MCQ pre and post curriculum change.Conclusions: Graduates from each of the medical schools in the UK do show differences in performance in the MCQ section of the primary FRCA, but significant curriculum change does not lead to deterioration in post graduate examination performance. Whilst females now outnumber males taking the MCQ, they are not performing as well as the males.Author: Andrew BowhaySimon WatmoughCredits/Source: BMC Medical Education 2009, 9:38Published on: 2009-06-29Copyright by the authors listed above - made available viaBioMedCentral(Open Access)
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Uk cases of swine flu croses 2000 mark
(RTTNews) - Health Protection Agency on saturday said UK cases of swine flu crossed 2,000 mark, confirming 247 cases with the virus.
The agency added that a total of 2,244 people have now been diagnosed with the virus since April. Most of the cases were reported in England.
India has also reported fresh suspection in swine flu cases at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.
by RTT Staff Writer
The agency added that a total of 2,244 people have now been diagnosed with the virus since April. Most of the cases were reported in England.
India has also reported fresh suspection in swine flu cases at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.
by RTT Staff Writer
Getting hostel in BHU is a matter of luck now
30 Jun 2009, 2237 hrs IST, TNN
VARANASI: While taking admission in Banaras Hindu University is proving to be a tough affair for students, getting hostel accommodation is going to be even tougher with increase of around 1500 seats in various under graduate and post graduate courses under OBC quota in this academic season.
Interestingly, even as the results of entrance examination for admission in various under graduate and post graduate courses in Banaras Hindu University have started to pour, it seems that only the lucky candidates (merit holders) would get chance to stay on the university campus in this academic session.
According to reports of dean of student office, the main campus of the university along with its south campus in Barkaccha (Mirzapur district) has a total of 63 hostels accommodating over 8000 students that includes over 2000 girls.
It may be mentioned here that the university has as many as 16 faculties and 140 departments spread over 4000acres of land (including south campus) with total strength of over 20,000 students in various disciplines. In addition, each department in the university is witnessing increase of 27 per cent seats under OBC quota that has to be implemented in three phases (three academic sessions) till 2010-2011.
The university administration had taken note of growing problems of hostel accommodation for students, especially girl students and efforts were being made to bridge the gap, said Prof SK Sharma, dean of students. A new hostel for girls with 120 rooms and capacity of accommodating 240 students is going to be started in the south campus in this academic session and a number of other hostels are also proposed in the main campus.
As per reports of university spokesperson, while three new hostels each in the Institute of Technology (IT) and Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) are to be created for accommodating additional students (due to increased seats under OBC quota), the other faculties including faculty of Commerce, Arts and Social Sciences are also going to witness expansion with creation of new hostels.
As per reports, while commerce faculty would witness creation of a separate hostel for girls (capacity of 250 students), the expansion of Birla hostel is also on the cards for accommodating additional students in the faculty of Arts.
However, the reports of the office suggest that the construction work is not going to be completed before the starting of new academic session that is likely to start in the month of July this year. And, this is enough to create another gruelling contest for finding hostel berths in this academic session.
VARANASI: While taking admission in Banaras Hindu University is proving to be a tough affair for students, getting hostel accommodation is going to be even tougher with increase of around 1500 seats in various under graduate and post graduate courses under OBC quota in this academic season.
Interestingly, even as the results of entrance examination for admission in various under graduate and post graduate courses in Banaras Hindu University have started to pour, it seems that only the lucky candidates (merit holders) would get chance to stay on the university campus in this academic session.
According to reports of dean of student office, the main campus of the university along with its south campus in Barkaccha (Mirzapur district) has a total of 63 hostels accommodating over 8000 students that includes over 2000 girls.
It may be mentioned here that the university has as many as 16 faculties and 140 departments spread over 4000acres of land (including south campus) with total strength of over 20,000 students in various disciplines. In addition, each department in the university is witnessing increase of 27 per cent seats under OBC quota that has to be implemented in three phases (three academic sessions) till 2010-2011.
The university administration had taken note of growing problems of hostel accommodation for students, especially girl students and efforts were being made to bridge the gap, said Prof SK Sharma, dean of students. A new hostel for girls with 120 rooms and capacity of accommodating 240 students is going to be started in the south campus in this academic session and a number of other hostels are also proposed in the main campus.
As per reports of university spokesperson, while three new hostels each in the Institute of Technology (IT) and Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) are to be created for accommodating additional students (due to increased seats under OBC quota), the other faculties including faculty of Commerce, Arts and Social Sciences are also going to witness expansion with creation of new hostels.
As per reports, while commerce faculty would witness creation of a separate hostel for girls (capacity of 250 students), the expansion of Birla hostel is also on the cards for accommodating additional students in the faculty of Arts.
However, the reports of the office suggest that the construction work is not going to be completed before the starting of new academic session that is likely to start in the month of July this year. And, this is enough to create another gruelling contest for finding hostel berths in this academic session.
Rural stint rider for PG medical students
23 Jun 2009, 0320 hrs IST, TNN
PANAJI: Doctors seeking to specialize with a postgraduate degree at Goa Medical College (GMC) will have to sign a bond that includes a clause stating they would either have to work for two years in a rural government hospital or pay the state Rs 10 lakh.
"We will strictly implement this and our focus is the PG students," health minister Vishwajit Rane said. There are about 26 PG diploma seats and 39 PG degree seats at GMC. The move is expected to meet the demand for specialized doctors in government-run hospitals in rural areas.
A similar clause is in place in many other states, but few of them have actually implemented it. Whether or not Goa implements it remains to be seen.
In the past, too, medical students joining a PG course had to sign a bond which had a clause stating they would work in the public sector for a year if the government wanted them to, or pay a fine of Rs 3 lakh. This, however, was rarely implemented, leading to a brain drain and a shortage of specialized doctors in the government sector.
The authorities are also considering permitting a second medical college in the state, in which 50% admissions would be on the basis of merit for Goan students and the rest would be for self-financed students. Rane said this would be decided at the advisory council meeting on July 4.
"There are not enough doctors available in the state. We need more doctors. We will decide whether we need another medical college or not," he said.
PANAJI: Doctors seeking to specialize with a postgraduate degree at Goa Medical College (GMC) will have to sign a bond that includes a clause stating they would either have to work for two years in a rural government hospital or pay the state Rs 10 lakh.
"We will strictly implement this and our focus is the PG students," health minister Vishwajit Rane said. There are about 26 PG diploma seats and 39 PG degree seats at GMC. The move is expected to meet the demand for specialized doctors in government-run hospitals in rural areas.
A similar clause is in place in many other states, but few of them have actually implemented it. Whether or not Goa implements it remains to be seen.
In the past, too, medical students joining a PG course had to sign a bond which had a clause stating they would work in the public sector for a year if the government wanted them to, or pay a fine of Rs 3 lakh. This, however, was rarely implemented, leading to a brain drain and a shortage of specialized doctors in the government sector.
The authorities are also considering permitting a second medical college in the state, in which 50% admissions would be on the basis of merit for Goan students and the rest would be for self-financed students. Rane said this would be decided at the advisory council meeting on July 4.
"There are not enough doctors available in the state. We need more doctors. We will decide whether we need another medical college or not," he said.
Health varsity PG entrance test
Express News Service
First Published : 22 Jun 2009 03:14:00 AM IST
VIJAYAWADA: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences is offering the applications from eligible candidates to appear for entrance test for admission into DM/M.Ch. (second PG) Medical Courses for the year 2009- 10. The entrance test will be conducted at Osmania Medical College, Koti, Hyderabad on July 12 from 11 am to 12.30pm. The applications are available at Osmania Medical college, Koti, Hyderabad, Dr NTR UHS camp office, Director of Medical Education, Sultan Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad and Dr NTR Health University, Vijayawada from June 25 by paying Rs 600 by way of Demand Draft drawn on or after June 22 in favour of the registrar, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences payable at Vijayawada.
The filled in application forms with all necessary documents should reach the University on or before July 4by 5 pm.
Moreover, the eligible candidates shall collect the hall tickets, in person, from the principal, Osmania Medical College, Koti, Hyderabad on July 10 and 11.
First Published : 22 Jun 2009 03:14:00 AM IST
VIJAYAWADA: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences is offering the applications from eligible candidates to appear for entrance test for admission into DM/M.Ch. (second PG) Medical Courses for the year 2009- 10. The entrance test will be conducted at Osmania Medical College, Koti, Hyderabad on July 12 from 11 am to 12.30pm. The applications are available at Osmania Medical college, Koti, Hyderabad, Dr NTR UHS camp office, Director of Medical Education, Sultan Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad and Dr NTR Health University, Vijayawada from June 25 by paying Rs 600 by way of Demand Draft drawn on or after June 22 in favour of the registrar, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences payable at Vijayawada.
The filled in application forms with all necessary documents should reach the University on or before July 4by 5 pm.
Moreover, the eligible candidates shall collect the hall tickets, in person, from the principal, Osmania Medical College, Koti, Hyderabad on July 10 and 11.
Virus dogs online PG medical exam
Virus dogs online PG medical exam
29 Jun 2009, 0450 hrs IST, B Aravind Kumar & Pushpa Narayan, TNN
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CHENNAI: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) cancelled the online entrance examinations for super-specialty courses in medicine held at Vel Tech Engineering College near Avadi on Sunday following technical errors, including a computer virus attack. The dates for fresh examinations will be announced later, the DME said.
The selection committee had invited more than 500 students to write the DM and MCh entrance tests that went online for the first time. The committee attempted to prepare the students in advance by giving them the compact discs of the exam model explaining about the online test. "For many of us, the CD just did not open because of some virus," a surgeon, who appeared for the exams, said.
On Sunday, trouble began as soon as students logged in at 10 am. "It said I had already taken the exam. I called for techinical assistance. After some struggle they helped me log in," said another surgeon. By 11 am, the selection committee announced that the test was cancelled following a "virus attack".
29 Jun 2009, 0450 hrs IST, B Aravind Kumar & Pushpa Narayan, TNN
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CHENNAI: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) cancelled the online entrance examinations for super-specialty courses in medicine held at Vel Tech Engineering College near Avadi on Sunday following technical errors, including a computer virus attack. The dates for fresh examinations will be announced later, the DME said.
The selection committee had invited more than 500 students to write the DM and MCh entrance tests that went online for the first time. The committee attempted to prepare the students in advance by giving them the compact discs of the exam model explaining about the online test. "For many of us, the CD just did not open because of some virus," a surgeon, who appeared for the exams, said.
On Sunday, trouble began as soon as students logged in at 10 am. "It said I had already taken the exam. I called for techinical assistance. After some struggle they helped me log in," said another surgeon. By 11 am, the selection committee announced that the test was cancelled following a "virus attack".
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