Institutional Autonomy and Academic Freedom

Curriculum design and assessments are discussed and decided in Medical Syndicate.  Student admission is done by Ministry of Education. Faculty recruitment and selection is carried out by Ministry of Health and other staff selection is done by the University of Medicine, Taunggyi.

Our university has autonomy to make decisions about research but there is partial autonomy in resource allocation for implementation of curriculum.

Key autonomy areas to make decisions

Yes – Departmental researches are being implemented

• Programme learning outcomes

Students are able to:

• • apply biomedical scientific principles and knowledge for understanding health and illness
  • apply behavioral, psychological and social science principles and methods in medical practice
  • undertake professional responsibilities and adhere to ethical standards
  • become leaders in teamwork for collaborations and co-operations
  • become self-motivated lifelong learners
  • communicate effectively with patients, caregivers and medical colleagues
  • apply medical knowledges in medical research and innovation

• The learning outcomes ensure appropriate student conduct with respect to fellow students, faculty members, other healthcare personnel, patients and their relatives.

The medical school ensure that its principal stakeholders, such as leadership and administrative authorities, faculty staff and community members participate in the formulation and regular review of the school’s mission and intended educational outcomes.