LEARNING REFLECTIONS ON COURSE WORK AS A DOCTORAL SCHOLAR

Autors/ores

  • Kartheek R. Balapala Research Scholar, Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia
  • Victor Mwanakasale Research Supervisor, Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia
  • Monica Mwenya Chirwa Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i1.4643

Paraules clau:

assessment of course work, DSc Program, supervisory practices

Resum

In all fields of life science, research is a feeder system that provides essential knowledge, skill, and innovation. A six-month course of study that is required of all research scholars has been proposed and enacted due to research developments and quality improvements in doctoral research programs. The majority of difficulties were experienced during the thesis writing, viva, and correction phases of their research; nonetheless, better postgraduate centers and more accommodating financial aid policies are still required to foster inclusive learning environments for postgraduates. In order to meet the various requirements and expectations of full-time and distance-learning doctorate students, it is crucial for supervisors to be knowledgeable about a variety of postgraduate supervising methodologies. This research paper aims to study the scholar’s perception of the coursework and assessment during the first year of doctoral study.

 

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  • Kartheek R. Balapala, Research Scholar, Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia

    Dr. Kartheek R. Balapala is a unique research scholar in the Doctor of Science in Clinical Physiology Programme of 2022 admission, at Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Zambia. His research interests span postural changes in blood pressure, and mental distress together with their impacts on human behaviour. He graduated as a medical doctor, published over 42 papers in global medical and education journals, and challenges himself to think about both sides of the scientific aphorisms. A firm believer of contemplation with academic tenacity. A renowned medical scholar and translational researcher, Dr. Kartheek R. Balapala advocates the concept of visualization in medical sciences for better comprehension at medical institutions around the globe and serves as an Associate editor and board member for international medical research journals. He has been mentoring medical graduates, for past 18 years across globe and Africa. He published over 23 books on medical concepts in eight different languages across European Union and the globe with LAP Lambert Academic Publishers. His book on the mind mapping techniques on medical concepts implied for medical students is remarkably a novel contribution to twenty first century medical knowledge. ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-2405-5105

  • Victor Mwanakasale, Research Supervisor, Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia

    Victor Mwanakasale is a Research Supervisor, School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Zambia. Dr. Victor is currently Professor of Basic Medical Sciences, at Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Zambia. He is a renowned researcher on tropical diseases.

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2023-01-19

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Vol. 10 Núm. 1 (2023)

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