ARE DOCTORS EFFECTIVE MEDICAL TEACHERS? RESULTS OF A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AT ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE.

Medical education remains the onerous responsibility of the senior medical fraternity. Not being formally trained calls for periodic introspection to be more effective teachers. This study, involving the fourth year medical students revealed a great need for self-reflection to improve the Style of teaching, ensuring greater involvement of the students and teaching what is appropriate to the stage of study. Aggressive behaviour was inimical to good learning. A better student teacher communication and the ability to run the session' are important indicators of good teaching. A continued self-evaluation by teachers will improve student learning and medical education.