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Do Voluntary Lab-Based Active Learning Sessions Impact Medical Student Knowledge Retention?

Louise B Lawson¹, Caroline M Lind², Jennifer W Gibson²

¹Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave (8638), New Orleans, LA 70112 USA.

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Summary

Voluntary hands-on microbiology lab sessions improved medical students' knowledge retention and application of concepts. Students attending labs scored higher on related exam questions, reinforcing the value of active learning in medical education.

Keywords:

Active learning Laboratory medicine Medical students Microbiology Wet lab

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Medical Education
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Medical schools are reducing hands-on laboratory sessions despite evidence supporting active learning.
This study investigates the impact of voluntary microbiology lab sessions on medical students' learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the effect of a voluntary hands-on microbiology laboratory session on knowledge retention.
To assess students' ability to apply microbiology principles to exam questions in an Introduction to Infectious Diseases course.

Main Methods:

Compared exam performance of students who attended voluntary wet labs versus those who did not.
Analyzed scores on questions directly related to lab concepts and overall module exam scores.
Collected data over 7 academic years for aggregate analysis.

Main Results:

Students attending voluntary lab sessions scored significantly higher on lab-related exam questions (Mann-Whitney, p=0.0074).
Active, collaborative learning environments enhance the reexamination of previously presented material.
Student evaluations indicated appreciation for visual reinforcement of textbook and lecture concepts.

Conclusions:

Hands-on laboratory sessions remain beneficial in medical education, even as they are reduced in many institutions.
These labs allow students to revisit and actively apply concepts from traditional classroom settings.
Improved educational outcomes from lab participation benefit students in future exams and professional practice.