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Andrew Pike1, Matt Bunch1, Christine M DeGennaro1
1Harvard Medical School, HMX, 4 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA USA.
Medical Science Educator
|November 7, 2022
Summary
Online courses in foundational biomedical sciences significantly boost medical students' knowledge and confidence. These evidence-based programs improve preparation for medical education across diverse learner groups.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Sciences Education
- Medical School Preparation
Background:
- Medical students exhibit varied foundational biomedical science knowledge (genetics, immunology, physiology).
- Disparities in prior education lead to student anxiety and challenges in curriculum design.
- Unequal preparation may deter diverse students from applying to medical school.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of online courses in enhancing medical students' knowledge and confidence.
- To address the need for scalable and efficient preparation in core biomedical sciences.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed pre- and post-course quiz scores and confidence ratings from 9790 participants in HMX online courses.
- Courses covered biochemistry, genetics, immunology, pharmacology, and physiology, using evidence-based learning practices.
- Assessed improvements across medical schools (US and non-US) and public course runs.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in median post-course quiz performance and self-assessed confidence were observed for all subjects.
- Improvements were consistent across all learner groups and course settings.
- Online learning effectively enhanced both knowledge and confidence.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based online courses can substantially improve medical learners' foundational knowledge and confidence.
- These courses offer a scalable solution to prepare students for medical education.
- Online learning facilitates equitable preparation for diverse medical school applicants.
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