What role does interdisciplinary collaboration (with nursing, pharmacy, public health, etc.) play in modern MBBS training, and how can it be better emphasized?
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Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial in MBBS training.
It enhances patient care through diverse perspectives.
Teamwork prepares students for real-world healthcare settings.
Integrated curricula and interprofessional education are essential.
Workshops, simulations, and projects foster collaboration.
Clinical rotations in multidisciplinary teams provide hands-on experience.
Mentorship from faculty across disciplines is valuable.
Collaboration develops teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
It promotes holistic understanding and better patient outcomes.
Interdisciplinary training is vital for modern medical education.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in MBBS training builds teamwork, communication, and a deeper understanding of patient care.
Learning alongside nurses, pharmacists, and public health professionals prepares students for real-world, team-based healthcare.
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Patient care is accomplished by the work of different health care professionals coming together. Everyone has something to contribute, but we can also learn from one another. I, personally, have learned more about the practicality of day to day work from nurses than from doctors.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial in the world of complex patient care management. This is the way to go as medical practice is multi dimensional.
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Honestly? Interdisciplinary collab is the backbone of actual clinical work but we barely get trained for it during MBBS.
Like, in theory, we know the nurse is the one who spots subtle signs before the doctor does, or that pharmacists are the real MVPs when it comes to drug interactions. But in practice? We don’t even see them as part of our training.
During postings, we’re busy trying to impress the unit PGs or not get roasted on rounds. Nobody tells us, “Hey, ask the nurse why the IV line failed,” or “Check with the pharmacist if this patient can afford the oral alternative.” It’s all doctor-centric, and that’s a big gap.
Public health? Bro, that gets confined to the PSM viva where we talk about health education but never really sit with an ASHA worker and understand how they track TB patients in the village.
What would help?
- Let med students shadow a nurse for a day. Just see their workflow. You’ll never disrespect them again.
- Include real interdisciplinary simulations in skills labs (if your college even has a functioning one).
- Maybe during internships, assign collaborative tasks: like a case that requires a treatment plan discussed with nursing staff + pharmacist input.
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Well, it creates a larger view of a certain point, creating space for communication, understanding and providing better patient care. Also it can help in various other terms of experience.