Ojectives: DCI (Dental Council of India) has initiated a proposal for BDS-MBBS bridge course which allows the BDS graduates to become full-fledged MBBS Doctors.This study was doneto understand the opinion of both dentaland medical professionals on the implementation of BDS –MBBS bridge course and their effectiveness in improving the general health status of the population.
Methods: This was a Questionnaire-based study carried out among dental and medical professionals including interns, general dental and medical practitioners and dental and medical specialists. The number of participants in the survey was 120.
Results: Among the 120 participants, maximum number of study participants were not in favour of the bds-mbbs bridge course. 72% of the participants strongly disagreed to BDS-MBBS bridge course while only 28% were in favour of the bridge course.
Conclusion: These results suggest that the governing bodies should consider both positive and negative impacts of this BDS-MBBS bridge course before proceeding to the implementation of this course.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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