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Problem-based self-designed experiments in medical physiology courses enhance students' scientific abilities. This teaching reform improved self-directed learning, problem-solving skills, and research enthusiasm, fostering innovative medical talent.

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  • Medical Education
  • Physiology Laboratory
  • Curriculum Development

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  • Physiology laboratory courses are crucial for developing medical students' scientific competencies.
  • Traditional laboratory courses may not fully optimize the development of critical thinking and research skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a teaching reform incorporating problem-based self-designed experiments in a physiology laboratory course.
  • To compare the academic achievements and skill development of students in an improved versus a traditional course.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was used, dividing students into a control group (traditional course, n=146) and a test group (improved course, n=128).
  • The improved course integrated problem-based self-designed experiments alongside specified experimental items.
  • Academic achievements, operational assessments, and participation in research activities were compared between groups.

Main Results:

  • Students in the improved course completed specified experiments faster (P < 0.05) and achieved better operational assessment scores (P < 0.05).
  • The test group showed a significant increase in discipline-wise competition winners, research project participation, and academic publications.
  • Students reported enhanced scientific thinking, better understanding of theoretical knowledge, and improved practical and teamwork skills.

Conclusions:

  • The problem-based self-designed experiment teaching reform effectively promotes self-directed learning and problem-solving abilities in medical students.
  • This pedagogical approach stimulates scientific research enthusiasm and contributes to cultivating innovative medical professionals.