Neurosurgery Lectures Benefit from a Flipped Class Approach.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Neurosurgery
• Active Learning

Background:

• The flipped classroom model involves pre-class learning and in-class active engagement.
• This study investigated student preferences for specific activities within a neurosurgery flipped classroom setting.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate medical student preferences for various active learning activities in a neurosurgery lecture.
• To assess student satisfaction with the flipped classroom model for traumatic brain injury education.

Main Methods:

• Third- and fourth-year medical students participated in a flipped classroom module on traumatic brain injury.
• Surveys assessed preferences for active learning activities and satisfaction with the flipped classroom approach.
• Student performance was evaluated using a postlecture test.

Main Results:

• All students scored above 90% on the postlecture test.
• A significant majority (83.95%) preferred case scenarios with group discussion.
• Over 80% of students desired more flipped classroom activities in future courses.

Conclusions:

• Medical students strongly favor case scenarios in flipped classrooms due to perceived relevance and improved retention.
• The flipped classroom model, particularly with case-based learning, is a preferred and beneficial method for neurosurgery education.
• This educational strategy may be transferable to neurosurgical residency training programs.