Undergraduate Medical Education Researchin Malaysia: Time for a change

Authors

  • Abdus Salam Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
  • Jemaima Che Hamzah Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
  • Tan Geok Chin Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
  • Harlina Halizah Siraj Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
  • Ruszymah Idrus Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
  • Nabishah Mohamad Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
  • Azman Ali Raymond Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.313.7389

Keywords:

Undergraduate, Medical education, Research, Publication, Malaysia.

Abstract

Objective: Special Study Module (SSM) is a mandatory research module implemented in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The objective of this paper is to provide a brief overview on the student research activities and to find out the outcome measures in terms of publication.

Methods: It was a retrospective study done on SSM research projects at UKM. The SSM research is conducted from beginning of year-4 until 1st seven weeks of year-5. In year-4, students are assigned to a faculty-supervisor in small groups and spend every Thursday afternoon to plan and carry the research. Whole first seven weeks of year-5, students are placed with their supervisor continuously to collect data, do analysis, write report and present in the scientific conference. Outcomes of 5-years SSM research-projects starting from 2008/2009 to 2012/2013 academic session were analyzed.

Results: Total 257 projects were completed and presented in annual scientific meetings from which 57 (22.2%) articles were published in peer reviewed journals.

Conclusion: Mandatory undergraduate student research project brings an opportunity to develop students

Author Biographies

Abdus Salam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Associate Professor                                                     Department of Medical Education

Jemaima Che Hamzah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Associate Professor                                                     Department of Ophthalmology

Tan Geok Chin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Associate Professor                                                     Department of Pathology

Harlina Halizah Siraj, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Associate Professor                                                     Department of Medical Education

Ruszymah Idrus, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Professor
Department of Physiology

Nabishah Mohamad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Professor
Department of Physiology and Medical Education,

Deputy Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Alumni

Azman Ali Raymond, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

Professor, Department of Medicine,

Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and

Director, UKM Medical Centre,

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Published

2015-05-02

How to Cite

Salam, A., Hamzah, J. C., Chin, T. G., Siraj, H. H., Idrus, R., Mohamad, N., & Raymond, A. A. (2015). Undergraduate Medical Education Researchin Malaysia: Time for a change. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 31(3). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.313.7389

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2015): May - June 2015 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles