Sharath, KrishnaveniRajan, RaheG, Durga DeviJohnson, WMS2023-08-252023-08-252022-03Sharath Krishnaveni, Rajan Rahe, G Durga Devi, Johnson WMS. Exploring the Learner’s Perception about Embryology – Before and After Introduction of Competency Based Medical Curriculum (CBME). International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2022 Mar; 10(1): 8244-82492321-42872321-8967http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/225640Background: The perceived relevance of a subject/area will decide how much the student will study that. Competency based Medical Curriculum helps students to understand the subject relevance due to its structured format. The feedback from students about subject relevance is needed as they are the primary stakeholders for learning. In this era of involving molecular biology and genetics in medical field, it is very difficult to determine how much to teach a basic subject like embryology. This questionnaire study was done to know the viewpoints of 3rd semester & 5th semester medical students about the relevance and necessity of embryology in medical education. Method: An anonymous questionnaire was sent to 3rd semester, CBME batch & 5th semester students, traditional or regular batch of Sree Balaji Medical College, Chrompet. The pre validated questionnaire contained questions regarding the perceived relevance & importance of embryology. Results: Students reported the relevance of embryology knowledge for learning other medical subjects & they more often acknowledged embryology as being of great importance for their professional careers. This perception has increased especially after introduction of Competency based Medical Curriculum. Overall, study results suggest that medical students have a positive attitude toward embryology undergraduate course. Conclusion: This evidence could be used as an additional motive for the development embryology courses, with special emphasis on practical application of knowledge in clinically-oriented setting.CBMEperceptionRelevanceEmbryologyMedical teachingJournal ArticleIndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji medical college and hospital, BIHER, Chrompet, Chennai, IndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji medical college and hospital, BIHER, Chrompet, Chennai, IndiaAssociate professor, Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji medical college and hospital, BIHER, Chrompet, Chennai, IndiaProfessor, Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji medical college and hospital, Chrompet, BIHER Chennai, India.