Self directed learning – preparing current learners for future learners – issues and concerns in Indian context – Part 1

Education is derived 'Educatum' a Latin word, combination of 'e' and 'duco'. 'e' means 'out of' or 'from inside' and 'duco' means 'to lead out' - means to lead out of what is there inside the mind and soul of learner. Medical education has undergone significant changes in the last few decades due to the technological explosion, and medical students need to be exposed in appropriate and calculated manner at that stage of education