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  • Medical Education
  • Adult Learning Theory

Background:

  • Traditional didactic lectures are common in residency programs, but their effectiveness in knowledge retention is debated.
  • Active learning strategies are being explored to enhance resident education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of a "relay" active-learning technique against traditional question-and-answer (Q&A) sessions for medical resident knowledge retention and attitudes.
  • To assess long-term knowledge retention (3 months) and immediate learner engagement and self-perceived knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving four family medicine residency programs.
  • Lectures were followed by either a 15-minute Q&A session or a "relay" session (a collaborative, question-based game).
  • Knowledge retention was measured by a multiple-choice assessment at 3 months; learner attitudes were surveyed immediately after sessions.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant difference in 3-month knowledge retention scores between relay and Q&A sessions (67% vs 60%).
  • Residents reported significantly greater engagement after relay sessions compared to Q&A sessions (51% vs 28% "very engaged").
  • Self-perceived knowledge did not significantly differ between the two methods.

Conclusions:

  • The relay technique did not demonstrate superior 3-month knowledge retention compared to traditional Q&A sessions.
  • Despite increased learner engagement, the relay method did not significantly enhance immediate self-perceived knowledge.
  • Further research may be needed to optimize active-learning strategies for medical resident education.