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Douglas B Spicer¹, Kathryn H Thompson¹, Michelle S Tong²

¹Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME USA.

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|August 30, 2021

Summary

Medical biochemistry education can be improved by using the Metabolism Map (MetMap) resource. This tool aids understanding of metabolic regulation, reduces test anxiety, and shifts focus from memorization to applied learning for better patient care outcomes.

Keywords:

Assessment Biochemistry Cognitive load,Memorization Metabolism

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Biochemistry
Metabolism

Background:

Medical biochemistry education often emphasizes rote memorization, leading to cognitive overload and hindering integrated understanding of metabolic processes.
This approach is perceived as irrelevant for direct patient care in managing chronic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of a medically relevant human metabolism map (MetMap) on medical students' learning and cognitive load.
To evaluate student perceptions of the MetMap's benefits and disadvantages in medical biochemistry education.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to 481 medical students from three institutions who used the MetMap.
Thematic analysis was employed to examine student responses regarding the perceived benefits and disadvantages of the MetMap.

Main Results:

Students perceived the MetMap as beneficial for visual organization, deep learning, reduced memorization, decreased exam anxiety, and improved recall.
Perceived disadvantages included fear of underpreparation for licensing exams, the map's overwhelming nature, and reduced study time/motivation.

Conclusions:

The MetMap promotes a focus on broader metabolic concepts and deep learning, effectively shifting cognitive load towards desired educational goals.
Its use represents a move towards open-reference assessments that better mirror real-world medical practice, though long-term impact requires further study.