Interdisciplinary research (IDR) is a mode of research by teams or individuals that integrates information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories from two or more disciplines or bodies of specialized knowledge to advance fundamental understanding or to solve problems whose solutions are beyond the scope of a single discipline or area of research practice. Interdisciplinarians focus on particular problem or questions that are too complex to be answered satisfactorily by any one discipline. Medicine in the 21st century requires expanded multidisciplinary problem-solving in order to deliver cost-effective, quality health care, yet many medical schools still educate their students in relative isolation with little interaction or understanding of other health care professionals. Inclusion of IDR in Medical students ‘curriculum gives lots of beneficial results. The students will be highly motivated as they have a vested interest in pursuing topics that are interesting to them. Students cover topics in more depth, they will use and develop their critical thinking skills and they also begin to compare and contrast concepts across subject areas. Interdisciplinary knowledge and application of different disciplines can lead to greater creativity. Challenge to Interdisciplinary Research is that the current system of academic advancement favors the independent investigator. Most institutions house scientists in discrete departments. IDR will not work if one discipline is perceived as superior to the other. IDR makes learning more meaningful, purposeful and deeper resulting in learning experiences that stay with the student for a lifetime.
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2022: 6.012
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