The medical exhibition seminar

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pedagogical Innovation
• Surgical Training

Background:

• Development and evaluation of a novel clinical interdisciplinary teaching and learning activity (TLA).
• Incorporation of modern pedagogical principles into medical training.
• Focus on enhancing student engagement and learning in surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and assess a new TLA utilizing modern pedagogical approaches.
• To evaluate student perceptions and the effectiveness of the TLA.
• To determine the impact of the TLA on final examination results.

Main Methods:

• Fourth-year medical students participated in the TLA at Karolinska University Hospital.
• Students matched clinical images (urology, colorectal) with descriptive statements.
• Peer and teacher discussions were facilitated, followed by a comprehensive evaluation via questionnaire and analysis of examination outcomes.

Main Results:

• Over 80% of 199 medical students evaluated the seminar positively, with high ratings for enjoyment and overall experience.
• The Medical Exhibition Seminar was rated as good as or better than traditional lecturing, case method teaching, and problem-based learning by a majority of students.
• The TLA did not significantly alter final examination results.

Conclusions:

• The Medical Exhibition Seminar is a learner-centered, problem-based teaching method suitable for medical education.
• This TLA is an effective, efficient, and modern pedagogical tool for the healthcare system.
• The method should be integrated into the pedagogical repertoire for medical training.