Perception of the Family Adoption Program Among MBBS Undergraduates in a Private Medical College: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Central India

Background: The Family Adoption Program (FAP) is a pioneering initiativeaimed at promoting community-based learning and healthcare delivery amongmedical undergraduates. The program involves the adoption of families bymedical students trained by faculties of Community Medicine department, thenonly they provide comprehensive healthcare services, health education, andpromote preventive measures to improve the overall well-being of their adoptedfamilies.Objectives: To assess the perception of FAP among MBBS students in aprivate medical college of Central India.Methodology: The cross-sectionalstudy was conducted in the Department ofCommunity Medicine at Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PostgraduateInstitute (SAMC & PGI), Indore, Madhya Pradesh among MBBS studentsof2021 and 2022 batch. A predesigned, semi-structuredquestionnairewascompleted by all participants with the help of goggle formduring their practical class. A total of 240responses from the 2021 batch and229 responses from the 2022 batch was obtained.Appropriate statistical analysiswas done at the end of study.Results: A total of 469 MBBS students (2021 and 2022 batch) participated inthe study, showing positive experiences with the Family Adoption Program(FAP). The majority reported improved communication skills, sufficient facultysupport, and perceived FAP as necessary for their professional development.Overall, FAP was found to be beneficial for MBBS students.Conclusion-The study concludes that the Family Adoption Program (FAP) is avaluable learning experience for MBBS students, enhancing theircommunication skills, community exposure, and professional development.Recommendations-Increase awareness and knowledge of FAP, improvecommunity exposure, enhance faculty support, and consider making FAP amandatory part of the medical curriculum along with regular health camps.