The West Visayas State University College of Dentistry (WVSU-COD) is making significant strides in dental education through its participation in the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project.
This initiative encompasses a Collaborative Capacity Building Workshop and Pilot Testing of Simulation-Based Education (SBE)-Centered Modules / Simulated Clinical Experience on Dental Medicine.
The project is under the leadership of Dr. Liza Assumpta M. Jover, dean of the WVSU – COD; Dr. Lester Joseph G. Cardenas, associate dean for Administration; and Dr. Ma. Rosvia B. Bagaforo, associate dean for Academics.
The 3-day event, taking place from Sept. 25 to 27, 2023, was held at Diversion 21 Hotel and WVSU – Main Campus in Iloilo City, Philippines, with the theme “Optimizing Simulation-based Education, Training, Collaboration, and Research – A Focus on Technology-driven Teaching and Learning Strategies.”
This initiative aims to enhance the current philosophies and modalities employed in dental and oral health simulation-based education (SBE) to meet the demands of competency-based pedagogy.
SBE involves the use of simulations to provide safe clinical encounters for students and faculty to bridge the gap between theory to practice.
The WVSU College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Dentistry, in collaboration with experts from other higher education institutions, aim to ensure the feasibility of scenarios and the content of SBE-centered modules before their implementation in the curriculum. This proactive approach ensures that students receive the best possible education in the field of Dental Medicine.
The general objectives of the workshop include the pilot testing of scenarios and module content in various areas of dental medicine, such as Anesthesiology, Dental Public Health, Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, and Oral Pathology.
In a significant development for the project, West Visayas State University and the University of the Philippines Manila – College of Dentistry, being the lead implementing universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the further development of the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project.
This collaboration between the two esteemed educational institutions underscores the importance of joint efforts in advancing dental education in the Philippines.
The said MOU aims to further enhance the collaboration between the two universities in researches and extension projects, seminar workshops, exchange of faculty, and sharing of best practices.
This workshop was also participated by the faculty of Iloilo Doctor’s College – COD and the Faculty and students of WVSU – COD.
The CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project represents a significant step forward in advancing dental education and promoting the use of technology-driven teaching and learning strategies.
Furthermore, it underscores the commitment of WVSU COD to provide the highest quality education to its students, preparing them to excel in the dynamic field of dental medicine.
This collaborative effort is expected to pave the way for improved dental education in the Philippines, ultimately benefiting both students and patients.