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Innovative Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Process at Santosh University

Santosh University emphasizes on innovative teaching methods and inter-disciplinary focus. Its teaching methodology includes:

- Organ based teaching method
- Delivery of inter-disciplinary programs leveraging strengths across schools – for example, Forensic Odontology\
- Innovation – Stem Cell banking Research carried out by students in emerging areas like chord blood banking, cryopreservation of RBC and tissue engineering

Apart from adopting innovative teaching methods, Santosh University has also developed an innovative curriculum. It uses a blend of classroom, practical and community engagement to promote holistic learning. The university emphasizes on the following features to promote holistic learning for the students:

- - Problem based learning
  - Learning based on expert guest lectures, workshops and conferences
  - Simulation labs for development of clinical skills (For example – cadaver simulation labs)
  - Field immersion programs (For example – School Health Programs for pediatricians)
  - Practice based learning (For example – child guidance clinic guided by pediatrician, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist and occupational therapist)

The use of latest technology is critical for efficient knowledge dissemination. Some instances of the use of technology in Santosh University’s education system are:

- Digital library (e-Publication): Provides remote access to many journals and publications
- Knowledge exchange dissemination using technology: Video-conferencing set-up to enable the delivery of NME-ICT programs
- Clinical skill lab: Simulation center to enable the simulation of real-life clinical situations for trainee students

Santosh University has developed a comprehensive evaluation system to ensure high academic standards. The comprehensive evaluation system includes:

- - Formative Assessment
  - Summative Assessment
  - Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
  - Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE)
  - Evaluation by external experts for PhD programs