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[Problem-based learning (POL) in environmental medicine].

B Nemitz1, O Christen, I T Henning

  • 1Akademie für Arbeitsmedizin und Gesundheitsschutz in der Arztekammer Berlin.

Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|December 11, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Environmental medicine training in Germany adopted Problem-Oriented Learning (POL) for heterogeneous physician groups. This pedagogical shift enhanced independent learning and practical competence in occupational medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Medical Education

Context:

  • Environmental medicine is an emerging medical sub-discipline in Germany.
  • The Berlin Academy of Occupational Medicine and Health Protection developed a specialized curriculum.
  • Initial courses revealed a highly heterogeneous group of physicians in terms of experience and knowledge.

Purpose:

  • To adapt teaching methods for a diverse group of physicians specializing in environmental medicine.
  • To implement Problem-Oriented Learning (POL) effectively within the curriculum.
  • To foster independent learning and practical competence among participants.

Summary:

  • A 200-lesson curriculum for environmental medicine physicians was developed.
  • Problem-Oriented Learning (POL) was adopted, utilizing small groups and non-directive tutors.

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  • Physicians worked through daily cases, setting individual learning goals and sharing findings, transitioning from passive knowledge reception to active learning.

    • Impact:

    • The Problem-Oriented Learning (POL) method successfully enhanced physicians' independent action competence.
    • Participants adapted to the non-lecture-based format, valuing the active learning approach.
    • This initiative provides a model for specialized medical training with diverse participant backgrounds.