The Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME) was successfully conducted from 22 nd to
24 th July 2025 at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital,
Nagpur for 30 participants. The three-day program focused on enhancing faculty
competencies in key areas of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), including
teaching-learning methods, assessment strategies, and curriculum planning. Sessions
included group dynamics, learning principles, aligning teaching with objectives, AETCOM,
SDL, clinical skill teaching, lesson planning, assessment blueprinting, and mentoring. Skill-
based training was reinforced through practical demonstrations in the skills lab. The course
emphasized interactive methods, small group activities, and faculty role transformation from
content deliverers to facilitators. 10 Faculty from various departments served as resource
persons. The program concluded with a post-test and retro-pre feedback, reflecting
participant engagement and learning. Overall, the BCME provided a structured and enriching
platform to equip faculty with tools for effective implementation of CBME.