In-training assessment of postgraduate students in pharmacology using an audiovisual quiz

Abstract

Rachna Gupta, Lalit Kumar Gupta, Vikram Patil, Harmeet Singh Rehan

Quizzes are considered one of the more effective methods of learning and teaching as they promote self-learning and motivate students to be more attentive. The present study evaluated the impact of a quiz competition on learning behaviour of postgraduate students in pharmacology. Post-graduate students in pharmacology from medical (M.D.) and pharmaceutical degree colleges (Masters in pharmaceutical sciences) participated. A written preliminary round was followed by a main quiz. Later, a questionnaire regarding feedback about the quiz was sent to the members of participating teams. All 15 participants gave feedback. In the quiz 49.2% of the questions were answered. Fourteen out of 15 (93.3%) participants studied for the quiz. Topics asked in the quiz were read or discussed later by all the participants (100%). On a scale of 10, average points given by participants were 8.2. Quiz competition stimulated self-learning activities among postgradute students. It may have more impact when organized at national/international conferences.