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Rebecca Greenblatt¹, Travis Hobart^2,3, Margaret Formica^3,4

¹Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY USA.

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|August 30, 2021

Summary

Medical students learn the scientific method by testing hypotheses on patient data. This exercise focuses on identifying risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Keywords:

Education hypothesis testing Education odds ratio LCME Standard 7.3 LCME accreditation Medical education scientific method Standard 7.3 TBL

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Research
Scientific Method Training

Background:

Medical education requires training in the scientific method.
Standard 7.3 of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education mandates this training.
Understanding disease risk factors is crucial for medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To fulfill Liaison Committee on Medical Education Standard 7.3.
To train medical students in formulating and testing hypotheses.
To investigate risk factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma development.

Main Methods:

Students individually and in groups formulate hypotheses.
Hypotheses are tested using real patient data.
Focus on risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Main Results:

Students gain practical experience in scientific inquiry.
The exercise provides a framework for hypothesis testing.
Data analysis skills are developed through patient data investigation.

Conclusions:

The exercise effectively trains medical students in the scientific method.
It enhances understanding of disease etiology, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma.
This approach supports evidence-based medical practice.