Teaching Pharmacology in Nepal

BackgroundKIST Medical College, Lalitpur, Nepal conducts problem-based pharmacology learning during small-group practical sessions. The present study was carried out to obtain student feedback regarding the sessions and suggestions for improvement. Method The questionnaire-based study was carried out among first year medical students during July 2009. Respondents were enrolled after explaining the aims and objectives of the study and obtaining written, informed consent. Basic demographic information and student agreement with a set of 30 statements using a modified Likert-type scale was noted. ResultsSixty-four of the 75 students (86%) participated. The median total score was 107 (maximum score 150) and was higher among males, students from within the Kathmandu valley and self-financing students. The differences were not statistically significant. The suggestions for improvement were improving the physical infrastructure of the lab and providing more time for the practical exercises. ConclusionStudent opinion was favourable. The findings would be of interest to medical educators especially in developing countries