Integrating genetics into medical curriculum: evaluating a dedicated clinical genetics module at Dow university of health sciences
The clinical genetics module at DUHS was well received, effectively enhancing students' understanding of genetic principles and their clinical applications. Students highly rated the module for content clarity, lecture engagement, and relevance to future medical practice. There is a strong demand for more genetic education in the MBBS curriculum, highlighting its importance in preparing future healthcare professionals.
Authors
- Nazli Hossain
- Naheed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6280-8895)
- Salman Kirmani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2039-5233)
- Misbah Hanif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0681-6011)
- Mushtaq Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8862-179X)
- Muhammad Furqan Bari
- Muhammad Saeed Quraishy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4342-1580)
Institutions
- Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
- Dow University of Health Sciences (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07784-6
- Primary Topic
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00