Supplemental Online Pharmacology Modules Increase Recognition and Production Memory in a Hybrid Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum

Introduction Problem-based learning (PBL) presents unique challenges to longitudinal disciplines such as pharmacology. A curricular supplement (PharmWeb) was created to increase pharmacology knowledge, increase surface learning/recognition memory, and increase deeper learning/production memory. Meth...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical science educator 2015-09, Vol.25 (3), p.261-269
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Peggy Y., Allbritton, David W., Keri, Ruth A., Mieyal, John J., Wilson-Delfosse, Amy L.
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction Problem-based learning (PBL) presents unique challenges to longitudinal disciplines such as pharmacology. A curricular supplement (PharmWeb) was created to increase pharmacology knowledge, increase surface learning/recognition memory, and increase deeper learning/production memory. Methods First-year medical students (162) were presented 14 brief, optional, self-paced, weekly online learning modules. Usage was assessed by module views and quiz completions. Learning gains were assessed via multiple-choice question (MCQ) pre-/post-tests and existing curriculum assessments (National Board of Medical Examiners [NBME] MCQ customized assessment and an essay examination). Results Most students (92 %) visited PharmWeb; users demonstrated significant learning gains ( t (32) = 6.12, p  
ISSN:2156-8650
2156-8650
DOI:10.1007/s40670-015-0134-6