INTEGRATED SEMINAR: INNOVATIVE PG TEACHING TOOL FOR MANAGING PATIENT LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) WITH SYPHILIS

Introduction: Seminars are useful teaching tool for better learning as it integrates all the participants of different departments at single place with Audio-Visual Aids. The index case was discussed with an intent as a Post Graduate teaching tool Internal Medicine to help residents learning rare case of PLWHA co-infected with syphilis. Methods:The audience were 35 Junior Residents and 20 faculties from the Departments of Medicine, Paediatrics, Microbiology, Pathology and Radiology. The case was presented by Junior Resident, moderated by senior faculty at a predetermined place and time. The competencies discussed in this seminar were confirmation of diagnosis of HIV, discussion involving work up of newly diagnosed PLWHA and to teach treatment strategies while managing such a case in out-patient department. Approved predetermined feedback form was circulated using google form on WhatsApp between JRs and faculty. Their responses were collected and compiled. Results: The case was presented and discussed in a healthy tension free atmosphere at a neutral venue with active participation from residents and faculty. The session was concluded stressing on the basic principles of management of PLWHA and monitoring of ART. At the end of the lecture the residents were very confident in suspecting a patient, approach, diagnosis of case of HIV and subsequent management. Conclusion: Integrated seminars are effective teaching tool in PG teaching specially for learning management of rare cases like syphilis co-infected with HIV where multiple departments horizontally and vertically are involved.