Curriculum innovation project is a small piece of action research, to be carried out by the Fellow during the intersession period (between the first session in June 2007 and second session in January 2008). This research can focus on any aspect of curriculum innovation. Some examples include-

a. Instructional design : Using newer or innovative teaching methodologies like small group learning, learning by objectives,problem based learning, case based learning, community based education  etc.

b. Instructional strategies : Using interactive presentations, computer based learning, web based learning, self learning, distance learning etc.

c. Assessment startegies : Use of formative assessments to guide learning, short answer questions, newer varieties of MCQs , OSCE, mini case presentation, one minute preceptorship, newer techniques and startegies of internal assessment , computer based assessment etc.

d. Attitudinal aspects : Professionalism, ethics teaching, group dynamics , student motivation etc.

e. Miscellaneous : Development of self instructional materials, student feedback , faculty training etc.

This list is only illustrative and not exhaustive. You can think of a number of ideas from your experience and felt needs. Having decided the project topic, you should now proceed to write the project outline, in the style in which you would write any other research proposal.

Keep the following essential headings in mind-

1. Need for the intervention, giving the rationale, why you think it is important in your medical school.

2. What you plan to do ?

3. How you plan to do ?

4. What are the measurable end points of your intervention in terms of learning?

5. How will you quantify these endpoints ?

6. What will be the impact of this intervention on your department/medical school /country?

7. What are the costs and how they will be met ?

8. Any other relevant information