Critical Appraisal of Curriculum Design of Academic Courses Launched Under the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University) in Academic Year 2020-2021 with Reference to Typing of the Said Courses And Adherence to the Principles of Curriculum Design – A Study Protocol

Background: Talking about the present scenario of curricula, it is essential to test whether curricula are in conformity with the standard guidelines and principles of curriculum design and centricity and orientation. This present study deals with aspect of adherence to principles of curriculum design as well as centricity and orientation of the curricular framework with reference to curricula of all academic courses under Allied Health Sciences started in the academic year 2020-2021 in Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (deemed to be university) as against principles of curriculum design and centricity of curricula. Aim and Objectives: To critically appraise the curriculum of academic courses launched under the faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute Of Medical Sciences (deemed to be university) in academic year 2020-2021 with reference to typing of the said courses and adherence to the principles of curriculum design. Methods:- Type of Study: Descriptive study. Duration of Study: 6 months. Place of Study: School of Health Professions Education and Research Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. Generation of a draft of the curriculum of academic courses included in the present study with reference to their typing and also taking into account the level and degree of commensuration of the same with principles of curriculum design along with recommendations if any. Conclusion: All conclusions in conformity with the aim and objectives of the present study will be drawn after proper statistical analysis.