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Implementing a problem-based learning curriculum in an Argentinean medical school: implications for developing

Larisa Ivón Carrera1, Tomás Eduardo Tellez, Alberto Enrique D'Ottavio

  • 1Rosario University School of Medicine, Argentina.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|August 14, 2003
PubMed
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Implementing problem-based learning (PBL) in medical schools faces significant challenges, especially in developing countries. Careful consideration of resources and educational context is crucial before adopting PBL curricula.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Argentina's medical schools, particularly public institutions, encounter substantial obstacles in adopting problem-based learning (PBL) curricula.
  • The study examines barriers encountered during PBL implementation at a specific medical school and discusses broader implications for developing nations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential requirements for successful PBL curriculum implementation.
  • To describe the inherent conflict in Argentina between a specialized healthcare system and the goal of training generalist physicians.
  • To analyze the impact of student population characteristics and resource availability on curriculum reform.

Main Methods:

  • Review of challenges in implementing problem-based learning (PBL) in Argentinian medical schools.

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  • Analysis of barriers faced during PBL adoption.
  • Examination of implications for medical education in developing countries.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful PBL implementation requires careful planning regarding resources and addressing systemic contradictions.
    • The Rosario University School of Medicine implemented a PBL curriculum in 2002, facing specific contextual challenges.
    • Factors such as student population size, training levels, and resource availability significantly influence curriculum change.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical schools in developing countries should critically assess the appropriateness and feasibility of PBL.
    • Uncertainties surrounding PBL efficacy suggest exploring alternative or hybrid curricula.
    • Informed decisions on curricular innovation require considering research and country-specific contexts.