· The primary thrust of DYPU is on areas of pedagogical importance like the effective delivery of the curriculum through methods conducive to active learning and ‘Learning by doing’.
· Learner-centric, innovative methods are practiced at all Schools.
· These include patient-centric, evidence-based, community-based experiential learning, simulation method, role- reversal case-study method, integrated teaching-learning programs and peer-assisted learning.
· State-of-the-art clinical skills in the simulation laboratory is established with high fidelity patient simulators with trainers.
· A full-time faculty coordinator oversees structured training for Medical, Dental, Ayurveda and Nursing students.
· Additionally, audio-video resources, Virtual classrooms hosting national and international subject experts through webinars and e-content development, makes teaching learning interactive and participatory.
· Learning Management System (LMS)for development and delivery of e-learning resources is installed in all the schools.
· Also, Interactive Display boards and Lecture Capture Systems are available in class rooms. Entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled with broadband internet access.
· For medical students, the university has actively pursued the system of providing them with early clinical exposure that gives them a head start in acquiring the necessary diagnostic acumen.
· Additionally, DYPU constantly and consistently endeavors to upgrade existing skills, knowledge and explore emerging areas and subjects in the domain of health care.
· A part of the growth strategy the university has adopted, is to promote inter- disciplinary and multi -disciplinary studies, especially involving technology, that transcends narrow boundaries imposed by conventional courses.
· A case in point is the Medical Simulation Lab and Simulation Skills Centre mentioned earlier.
· This fits in appropriately with the education and health policies being promoted at the national level.
· DYPU is uniquely positioned to shape medical education with the Interprofessional Education (IPE) movement with its emphasis on emerging trends and upgradation of skills in health care, converging with fast paced growth seen in science and technology.