During the research day presentations at the MOSC Medical College, students presented their research work done during this academic year. The standard of their work was commendable. Their presentations had a quality that surprised me. Considering that it is only the second year that student are engaged in research projects, it is amazing to watch their enthusiasm, clarity and determination.
One of the students mentioned to me that this opportunity to do a project kept her occupied well. It is true that students have spare time which is not utilised well.
When students are given direction and support they can excel in many areas. I feel that medical students do not reach their optimum potential because the faculty do not initiate dialogue with them or offer mentoring support to enlarge their vision.
Let me suggest that students are waiting for an opportunity to excel! Give them a chance!
I was amazed the way they organised a staff-student badminton matches to sponsor the renovation of a ward for the need of developmental paediatrics department! Now some student are involved in designing a child development resource room!
Students are a store house of resources!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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