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Teaching medicine web-based with the help of interactive audience response systems
Phillip Kremer1, Leonard Richter1, Leander Melms1,2
1Center for Unknown and Rare Diseases, UKGM GmbH, University Clinic Marburg and Philipps-University, Marburg, Germany.
Plos One
|August 15, 2023
Summary
Medical schools adapted to COVID-19 by creating an interactive online seminar, "From symptom to diagnosis." This approach enhanced students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to medical education globally.
- Maintaining effective physician training required innovative approaches to minimize infection risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a student-led, web-based teaching method for medical students.
- To enhance diagnostic skills through interactive online case discussions.
Main Methods:
- A web-based seminar titled "From symptom to diagnosis" was developed.
- Case reports of rare diseases were presented focusing on symptoms and differential diagnoses.
- Interactive elements included chat functions and an audience response system.
Main Results:
- The online seminar attracted 71–147 participants per session.
- 97% of students reported an improvement in their diagnostic skills.
- The format was highly rated by participants.
Conclusions:
- An interactive, web-based teaching format was successfully implemented for medical students.
- This approach effectively supported medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The "From symptom to diagnosis" seminar improved students' diagnostic abilities.
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