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Cristiana Silveira Silva1, Murilo Barreto Souza, Roberto Silveira Silva Filho

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Blended learning, combining online and in-person dermatology education, significantly improved medical student test scores. This approach enhances learning outcomes in dermatology for future physicians.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Dermatology
  • E-learning

Background:

  • Dermatological disorders are prevalent, yet medical school curricula offer limited dermatology training.
  • Online educational systems are increasingly adopted to supplement dermatology education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an e-learning program for dermatology education.
  • To assess the impact of blended learning on medical student knowledge acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving second-year medical students.
  • Comparison of a blended learning group (online + face-to-face) with a traditional group.
  • Pre- and post-course testing to evaluate knowledge retention.

Main Results:

  • The blended learning group achieved significantly higher posttest scores (9.0 ± 0.8) compared to the traditional group (7.75 ± 1.8).
  • Statistical analysis showed a significant difference (p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Integrating online components into dermatology courses enhances medical student learning.
  • Blended learning is an effective strategy to improve dermatology education outcomes.