Innovative e-learning methods in building competency in court room skills for MBBS students – an experience in medical learning during Covid-19 times.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/xnkjpd24Keywords:
e- learning, courtroom skills, Forensic Medicine, competency, Corpus Delicti.Abstract
Introduction
With the introduction of CBME Curriculum,students have to acquire competency in the listed items and
skills, including court room skills(FM 14.22). Medico-legal reports are used at trials whereupon medical
officers tender expert witness testimony.During COVID19 lockdown, PhaseII MBBS students were
trained completely via e-learning. Establishment of Corpus Delicti, Age Report, in trial of Juveniles in
conflict with law was selected for imparting testimonial skills and understanding of courts and legal
procedures as well as JJ Act and CWC.
Objectives:
Training PhaseII MBBS students of KMCT Medical College,Kozhikode by e-learning methods in 6weeks
and assessing the competency via Moot Court presentation.
1. To provide a clear understanding of Indian legal system, courts and its procedures.
2. Establishment of Corpus delicti via evidential testimony.
References
NMC Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum For The Indian Medical Graduate
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Moot Court - Case of Jamie : https://youtu.be/UcT4S1wri2s
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