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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEDTECH FACULTY
Good day!
First and foremost, we express our expectation that the memoranda and policies set by the department are consistently upheld—for the sake of fairness, transparency, and integrity among all students. However, recent implementations have raised serious concerns and have led many to question the consistency of these policies.
To begin with, the implementation of the Simulated Board Examination (SBE) is unclear. It has been stated that this applies to all programs with board examinations. However, why does it appear that only students who failed MTAP/Comprehensive 2 are required to take it? What about those who failed MTAP 1, considering that all are under the same academic year? Should not such policies be applied uniformly to avoid any perception of bias or inconsistency?
Secondly, the sudden introduction of a “Removal Examination” is highly questionable. Based on the existing policies and guidelines, students who fail the comprehensive examination during the readmission stage are expected to shift programs or transfer to another institution. Why, then, is there now an additional opportunity in the form of a removal examination? More importantly, why is this only being implemented now?
This situation raises concerns about fairness, particularly for previous batches of students who strictly complied with the same policies but were not given similar opportunities. Some were required to enroll for an additional semester and accept the consequences of the system as it was. In contrast, the current changes appear to provide more chances to the present batch, creating a clear disparity.
Furthermore, there are reports regarding the involvement of “unpaid” faculty mentors. If this is indeed the case, this is not only a systemic concern but also an issue of fairness toward the professors. Teaching is a profession that deserves proper recognition and compensation, and such arrangements should not be normalized.
It has also long been observed that there is a misalignment between what is taught in MTAP and the content of the comprehensive examinations. This raises an important question: what is the true purpose of the current system? Perhaps it is time to revisit and improve the approach. Strengthening the MTAP program, hiring additional faculty, and aligning teaching strategies with the competencies assessed in examinations could provide students with clearer direction in their preparation—without the need to heavily rely on external review centers.
If the goal is to uphold quality education, then policies must be clear, firm, and consistently implemented. Adjusting policies depending on the situation undermines trust and creates confusion among students.
At the same time, it is important to acknowledge that accountability does not rest solely on the faculty. Students must also take responsibility for their own performance. Repeated failures should prompt reflection, reassessment of study habits, and a stronger commitment to improvement. Success in the board examinations ultimately depends not on the number of chances given, but on discipline, preparation, and personal effort.
In the end, the call is simple yet significant: fairness must be upheld at all times, and policies must be applied equally—for the benefit of all, not just a select few.
Thank you!
Submitted: March 27, 2026 12:24:09 AM PST
發表於: April 2, 2026, 4:19 a.m.