Medical Education Unit Conducts Faculty Development Programme on CBME Documentation Best Practices
The Medical Education Unit recently hosted a comprehensive faculty development program titled Documentation in CBME: Best Practices in Teaching Learning and Assessment. Held at the MEU Hall on November 4, 2026, the session aimed to strengthen the institutional framework for academic record-keeping and curriculum delivery. The program underscored the critical role of systematic documentation in the successful implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education, serving as a vital bridge between theoretical pedagogical standards and practical classroom execution.
The workshop commenced with a detailed technical session led by Dr. Spoorthy Shridhar, Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and a member of the Curriculum Committee. Dr. Shridhar focused on the intricacies of crafting effective lesson plans, emphasizing their importance as the foundational blueprint for student-centered learning. Following the presentation, participants engaged in a collaborative activity where departmental groups developed specific lesson plans based on defined competencies. This hands-on approach allowed faculty members to align their teaching strategies with the rigorous requirements of modern medical education standards.
The second phase of the program was led by Dr. Shubha Praveen, Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacology and a prominent member of the Medical Education Unit. Dr. Praveen introduced the standardized Teaching Diary, a strategic tool designed and proposed by the MEU and the Curriculum Committee of BGSMCH. This diary is intended to serve as a uniform platform for tracking academic progress and ensuring accountability in teaching activities across all medical disciplines. The presentation invited substantial discourse, with faculty members providing valuable insights and suggestions for the refinement of the documentation process.
The event concluded with a high-level interactive session involving forty key academic leaders, including department heads, curriculum coordinators, and MEU members. All feedback and proposed modifications were formally recorded and submitted to Dr. Satish Patil, MEU Coordinator, and Dr. Nikhil Bharadwaj, Curriculum Committee Coordinator, for further administrative review. This program marks a significant step forward in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and the continuous professional development of its medical faculty.
